Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Tour with Lunch from Auckland

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Auckland, New Zealand

12 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Experience two of the North Island’s highlights on a small-group day tour from Auckland with hotel pickup. Visit the Hobbiton™ Movie Set for a guided tour of filming locations, noting that maintenance and restoration work will occur from June to September 2025 with tours taking an alternate route. Then head to the Waitomo Caves to observe resident glowworms underground. Enjoy a relaxed pace without the stress of self-driving from Auckland.

Entry tickets are included so you won't have to pay extra on the day
Receive personalized attention on an intimate small-group tour
Auckland hotel transfers mean you won't struggle to find a meeting place
Enjoy guided tours at each destination, for expert insights

What's Included

Fully Guided Small Group Tour with local driver/guide
Hobbiton Movie Set & Waitomo Caves Tour
Complimentary Auckland CBD Hotel pickup (select locations only)
Lunch

Sit down - free choice from a set menu
Water & snacks provided
Air-conditioned vehicle

Children below 8 are required to travel in a booster/safety seat. Hire for NZ$20 or provide your own
Restroom on board

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

*If no pickup is selected at time of booking, you will be allocated our default meeting point (SkyCity Hotel). You are welcome to update this at any time. If your location isn’t listed, please choose your nearest available option & meet us there. *Pick-ups can begin up to 20 minutes before the tour departure time, depending on location. To ensure a smooth start, please be ready and waiting outside 5 minutes prior to your specific pickup time. *Pick-up locations are carefully planned for each tour and may vary by day. If your pick-up location changes, kindly inform us in advance. *Our guides make multiple stops and may arrive within a 10-minute window. We are unable to wait for late guests.

Operating hours
.6:00 am

Itinerary

Auckland Central (Pass By)

Waikato Region (Pass By)

Hobbiton Movie Set

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Karapiro

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Otorohanga

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Waitomo Glowworm Caves

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Auckland

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level

Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
Due to uneven surfaces & a moderate amount of walking being involved, this tour is not recommended for travelers with severe mobility difficulties, or wheelchair users
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
If you are visiting off a cruise ship, please be aware we cannot guarantee to be back in time for a 6:30/7:00/7:30 PM cruise departure
The legal drinking age is 18, and ID may be required
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 60 reviews

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Happy Hobbitses!

Felicia_C, Jul 2026

This tour was one of the best tours I’ve ever been on. Our tour guide, Grant was both cheeky and so very charming. Hobbiton was everything that we dreamed of and more with rolling green hills, grazing sheep, and such detailed hobbit holes, both inside and out. The Green Dragon had such delicious drinks and the bar tenders were so cheerful. Our tour guide, Grant, made sure to provide lots of snacks and water for our long journey, and on top of this, we had a very hearty and delicious lunch included in the tour package. After leaving Hobbiton, we made our way to Waitomo caves, which was simply spectacular and a must see. Finally, we made a pit stop at an ice-cream shop on the way home and it was honestly the best ice-cream I’ve ever had. This was such a pleasant experience and I could not recommend Cheeky Kiwi more.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

What a fun day - Green Dragon drinks, Waitomo caves and the best ice-cream to top it off! Grant loves making sure guests are well looked after with plenty of snacks along the way on the Hobbiton & Waitomo Tour. Thanks so much for the glowing review, and we hope to see you back again :)

Beautiful scenery and fun day

Shelby_T, Mar 2025

Dave was very serious about keeping a schedule. I’m a person who’s early everywhere I go but dave was a little excessive. We’d have 20 minutes at a stop and he’d be pushing us to get back on the bus at the 10 minute mark. Having said that we were able to see a lot of stuff and Dave did keep things moving. We truly enjoyed Hobbiton. We had a lovely tour guide there. The hobbit homes were so cool and the fact that it’s still on a working ranch is awesome. Even if you weren’t a fan of the LOTR movies, it’s worth seeing. The Waitomo caves were very cool and the staff there were knowledgeable and I was impressed by the boat guides ability to navigate the boat