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From Auckland: Hobbiton and Waitomo Day Tour with Lunch

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Activity provider:Bush and Beach
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From Auckland: Hobbiton and Waitomo Day Tour with Lunch

Activity provider:Bush and Beach
4.8  / 5
13 reviews

From US$ 237.14 per person

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Visit two iconic New Zealand attractions with this small group day tour to Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Glow Worm Caves. Enjoy a sumptuous buffet lunch and time for shopping.

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Duration 12 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup included
Pickup and drop-off from inner city Auckland is included. Please be waiting in the lobby at the given pickup time (pick ups are between 6.30 AM and 7:00 AM)

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    19 pickup location options:

    Mercure Auckland Queen Street, Auckland Harbour Suites, Fable Auckland, MGallery, SkyCity Auckland, Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour, Rydges Auckland, M Social Auckland, Hilton Auckland, The Grand by SkyCity, Cordis, Auckland, Crowne Plaza Auckland, an IHG Hotel, Grand Mercure Auckland, Auckland City Hotel, Grand Millennium Auckland, Airedale Boutique Suites, Nesuto Stadium Hotel and Apartments, Heritage Auckland, Mövenpick Hotel Auckland, Four Points by Sheraton Auckland

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    Hobbiton Movie Set

    Guided tour, Walk

  • Hobbiton Movie Set

    Lunch, Free time

  • Transfer

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    Waitomo Glowworm Caves

    Guided tour

  • Transfer

  • 19 drop-off locations:

    Airedale Boutique Suites, The Grand by SkyCity, Crowne Plaza Auckland, an IHG Hotel, Auckland Harbour Suites, Grand Mercure Auckland, Grand Millennium Auckland, Rydges Auckland, M Social Auckland, Hilton Auckland, Mövenpick Hotel Auckland, Heritage Auckland, Four Points by Sheraton Auckland, Nesuto Stadium Hotel and Apartments, Fable Auckland, MGallery, Auckland City Hotel, Mercure Auckland Queen Street, Cordis, Auckland, Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour, SkyCity Auckland

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Highlights
  • Explore Hobbiton Movie Set on a guided tour
  • Enjoy a complimentary ale, cider, or ginger beer in the Green Dragon Inn
  • Savour a delicious buffet lunch at the Green Dragon marquee
  • Spend time browsing the Hobbiton gift shop, using the $10 shopping voucher included in the tour
  • Marvel in silence at Waitomo Glow Worm Caves as you glide through the glow worm grotto
Full description

After pickup from your inner city Auckland accommodation, travel south over the Bombay Hills to the rich farmland of the Waikato region. Your driver guide will provide commentary on the way to Hobbiton with insights into the areas you are travelling through, along with some background to The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit movies. On arrival at Shire’s Rest, embark on your Hobbiton movie set tour. This location is the largest “green set” in the world and the only part of the set remaining in New Zealand. See 44 hobbit holes, the Mill, the double arch bridge, and the party tree. At this stunning location you can take a photo at the gate to Bilbo’s house, “Bag End”, whilst looking out over the whole set to the hills in the distance. The tour ends with a visit to the Green Dragon Inn for a drink. Following your drink, you will be treated to a delicious buffet lunch at the The Green Dragon Party Marquee. There is time for shopping before your tour continues to Waitomo. On arrival in Waitomo, join a 45 minute guided tour of the incredible Waitomo Glow Worm Caves. Discover an ancient world 30 million years in the making. Enjoy the delicate cave formations and be wowed in the Cathedral, before taking the iconic boat ride through the glow worm grotto (subject to water levels). Marvel in silence at thousands of magical glow worms, which are unique to New Zealand, before exiting the cave. After your tour at Waitomo, return to Auckland. Enjoy an afternoon tea stop on the way, at your own expense. **please note from 1 December 2023, Hobbiton will be starting their amazing 'Bag Shot Row' experience. This will mean a price increase to include this new enhanced tour, where you can venture 'beyond the door' and into an authentic Hobbit Hole interior.

Includes
  • Inner city Auckland accommodation pick up and drop off
  • Fully guided full-day tour
  • Hobbiton Movie Set tour entrance fee
  • Drink in the Green Dragon
  • Buffet lunch at Party Marquee, Hobbiton
  • Waitomo Glow Worm Caves entrance fee and tour
  • Shopping voucher
  • Afternoon tea
  • Tips
Not suitable for
  • People with mobility impairments
  • People with claustrophobia
  • Wheelchair users

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  • Comfortable shoes

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  • Drones

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  • This tour requires a minimum of two adults to run. If you are a solo traveler you can join with others traveling on the same day

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4.8 /5

based on 13 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    4.6/5

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Our bus driver was lovely and talkative, though they don't run the two tours - we get another guide. I loved Hobbiton as I'm a big fan of the films and books. We were lucky with the weather though, if we wanted, we were invited to borrow a Hobbiton umbrella which was a thoughtful offer! The tour guide was informative and fun and happy to take photos. I loved having a drink in the Green Dragon - very tasty and really enjoyed the buffet lunch in the marquee - well worth paying extra for this tour that included this lunch if you are a big fan. I do wish we had just half an hour extra to really enjoy the drink and food and to let it settle in our stomachs as it was a tiny bit rushed towards the end. However, it is also quite a drive back to Auckland and we had yet to get to the caves! The caves part of the tour was also really good and much better than I expected. You cannot take photos in the cave so if you want a momento, bring some dollars for the photo they take at the beginning!

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