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Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves including Lunch

From NZD$409

4.9

(1159 reviews)

Departs from: Auckland

Duration: 12 hours

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Discover two of New Zealand’s most famous attractions in one unforgettable day on this fully guided small group tour from Auckland. Experience the magic of Middle-earth at Hobbiton and marvel at the glowworm-lit world of Waitomo Caves, with plenty of time to enjoy each stop without feeling rushed. Travel in comfort through the rolling hills of the Waikato, led by one of our passionate guides who’ll bring the journey to life with stories, laughs, and secret surprises. Included is a delicious lunch, making this the perfect all-in-one North Island adventure.

Why you’ll love this

Step into Middle-earth on a 2.5-hour guided Hobbiton tour and enjoy a drink at The Green Dragon Inn

Cruise through the Glowworm Grotto in the world-famous Waitomo Caves

Travel in comfort through the beautiful Waikato countryside with stunning photo stops

Enjoy an included lunch featuring fresh local flavours

Meet friendly animals and discover charming Kiwi towns along the way

Experience a relaxed, small group tour that’s personal, fun, and full of stories

Itinerary

What’s included

Entry tickets to Hobbiton and Waitomo Caves

Fully guided small group tour experience

Delicious lunch (savoury item, sweet treat, and drink)

Snacks and bottled water

Modern, comfortable, luxury minibus with commentary

Why choose us

Famously passionate tour guides

Our guides share stories, laughs, and Kiwi charm on every journey.

Travel in comfort

Small groups, big comfort. Relax in our modern Mercedes minibuses with style and space.

Award-winning tours

Thousands of five-star reviews and top travel awards - experiences loved worldwide.

Kiwi owned. Kiwi operated

Proudly local and passionate about sharing authentic New Zealand with every traveller.

Stories worth sharing

3/14/2026

For fans of the Hobbiton and not!

Great tour to Hobbiton and Waitomo Caves. Cheeky Micheal was a great driver and guide. Picked up on time at our hotel. Stopped at a local cafe for brekkie can recommend the boysenberry sticky pudding. Hobbiton was so beautiful and really amazing to see where they filmed scenes from LOTR. So cool to walk through the hobbit homes that they have recently included. Lunch included which was good and big portions, thanks Thirsty Weta. Waitomo caves was beautiful. Recommend for those who don’t want to drive as quite some distance on the road with windy parts! Overall enjoyable day.

Alicia M

3/11/2026

Awesome tour

Liam was phenomenal. He was so knowledgeable and I left this tour learning so much about the history and culture. Hobbiton has always been on my bucket list and it was an amazing day. The glow worm cave was spectacular, it’s like you’re in a whole new galaxy, a different kind of stars. My last full day in New Zealand was well worth it with this tour.

S T

3/11/2026

Hobbiton & caves tour

Great time. Good tour guide who was not only informative but also eager to answer questions or take pictures.

Gail Bigknife

3/9/2026

A long day but worth it

We had an excellent tour to Hobbiton and then the Glowworm caves . Pick up from our hotel was on time and in a comfortable, air conditioned minibus. Our Guide , Matt was so entertaining and informative that the long journey to get to Hobbiton, through beautiful scenery, was enjoyable. Once there Matt arranged the tickets and our start time while we had coffee and a restroom opportunity! Also time for a second breakfast if wanted . The tour through Hobbiton was amazing and everything I hoped for . We even went in a hobbit hole . Lots of photo opportunities. The attention to detail is incredible. That part of the tour finished with a beer ( soft drink alternative available) at the Green Dragon Inn . Even my husband, not a fan of LOTR or Hobbits , enjoyed the beautiful scenery . Matt collected us from our Hobbiton Guide at the end of the tour and it was onwards and upwards to the Glowworm Caves . En route we stopped for typical New Zealand lunch at a local ‘ diner ‘ and had a super lunch . The Caves were beautiful and the boat ride through the Glowworms stunning . Our Māori Guide sang a Māori song in the pitch dark of the largest cave to demonstrate the acoustics . Very moving and a real experience. Then Matt took us back to our hotel . A 12 hour day with an early start but very worth it . Great day , great value for money .

Discover678688

3/9/2026

Hobbit houses and Glow worm really was cool

Great experience, had a great time, the food at lunch was outstanding and Trent our tour guide was the best we enjoyed his company and safe driving.

Jay L

3/6/2026

Those are mushrooms!

It was an amazing experience! Visiting Hobbiton was a dream we had cherished since it was born, as big fans of Tolkien's saga and books. Sam was very kind and super helpful to everyone: thank you!!!

Guide607856

3/2/2026

Wonderful day out

A great experience from start to finish. Picked up right on time. Ari, our guide, was friendly and knowledgeable. She successfully navigated early morning traffic and had us arriving in Hobbiton in plenty of time for our wonderful tour. She was great at pointing landmarks out and filling us in with Maori and New Zealand history. Lunch was excellent and the Waitomo Caves were cool. Definitely recommend this tour, even though it is a long day.

Resort04409149822

2/28/2026

Must Do Solo traveling worth it!

Great time with great company and amazing staff ! I highly recommend. Also food was amazing and great portions.

Gurwant K

2/27/2026

A must-do tour!

We loved our day exploring Hobbiton and the Waitomo Caves! Our tour guide Liam was exceptional; he was incredibly energetic, knowledgeable, and kind. Liam made sure everyone was comfortable throughout our long day together, and kept us on-time, well-fed, caffeinated, and happy (with even an ice cream break towards the end!) Hobbiton and the Waitomo Caves themselves were incredibly beautiful and globally unique places to visit. This tour is a must-do!

Fernando C

2/26/2026

Hobbiton!!!

Loved both Hobbiton and the glow worm caves. Lunch was great. Grant was a good guide.

Patti L

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