Hobbiton Movie Set & Waitomo Glow Worm Caves Private Tour
Recommended by 100% of travelers
Badge of Excellence
Auckland, New Zealand
- 12 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Explore our promoted experiences
Overview
There’s no need to choose between a tour of the magical Hobbiton Movie Set and the natural majesty of the Waitomo Glowworm Caves with this full-day private tour. Discover behind-the-scenes facts and stories from the Hobbit and Lord of the Rings movies, and combine the experience with a trip to marvel at thousands of bioluminescent worms lighting up dark cave walls.
- Convenient pick-up and drop off at Auckland hotels makes things easy
- Plan the rest of your vacation using the vehicle’s onboard Wi-Fi
- You won’t go hungry thanks to the included snacks and lunch
- A chance to snap photos of Bag End in Hobbiton
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Complimentary pick-up and drop-off from any hotel, airport, or cruise port in Auckland
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- WiFi on board
- Professional Driver/Guide
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
Please let us know where you want us to pick you up. We will arrange to pick you up & drop you off at your doorstep.
Start time.6:00 am
Itinerary
1
Hobbiton Movie Set
2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
2
Waitomo Caves
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Infant seats available
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide.
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time.
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Infant seats must be requested at least 24 hours in advance (extra charges apply).
- A minimum of 2 people is required for the tour to operate.
- The Hobbiton is not Wheelchair due to uneven path but we can arrange a golf car to take you around (depends on availability).
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Supplied by
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Traveler Photos





Reviews
5.0
based on 22 reviews
Carissa_K, Mar 2026
Very knowledgeable tour guide. Absolutely enjoyed our tour! I highly recommend! Definitely worth it.
Heather_H, Jan 2026
Amazing Day. Geoff, our guide, was knowledgeable and fun and he took great care of us throughout the day.
From $592.10
per personup to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
Compare Similar Experiences
Current

Hobbiton Movie Set & Waitomo Glow Worm Caves Private Tour
22
12 hours
Free Cancellation
From
$592.10
Customers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought
Attractions in Auckland, New Zealand
- Aotea Square Tours & Tickets
- One Tree Hill Tours & Tickets
- Piha Beach Tours & Tickets
- Muriwai Beach Tours & Tickets
- Auckland Botanic Gardens Tours & Tickets
- Silo Park Tours & Tickets
- Auckland Ferry Terminal Tours & Tickets
- Karekare Beach Tours & Tickets
- North Head Historic Reserve (Maungauika) Tours & Tickets
- Takapuna Tours & Tickets
- Michael Joseph Savage Memorial Park (Savage Memorial) Tours & Tickets
- Waitomo Caves Tours & Tickets
- Rangitoto Island Tours & Tickets























