About this experience
Visit the Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Caves on a day trip by premium coach from Auckland. Immerse yourself in the landscape of Middle Earth and experience the famous Glowworm caves.
Highlights
- Explore the wonders inside the Waitomo Glowworm Caves on a guided tour
- Enjoy a picnic lunch in between your trip
- See highlights like the Green Dragon Inn and the Party Tree
- Step into the Hobbit holes at the Hobbiton Movie Set
- Journey by premium coach to Hobbiton and the Waitomo Caves
What's included
- Transportation by premium air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi
- Driver/guide
- 45-minute Waitomo Glowworm Caves tour
- 2-hour Hobbiton Movie Set tour
- Picnic lunch
How to use
- Show Mobile Ticket
- At Redemption Counter
What to expect
See the magical Waitomo Caves and the Hobbiton Movie Set on a full-day sightseeing tour from Auckland. Step on board your luxury GreatSights coach and travel south, taking in typical New Zealand scenery as you ride – lush green farmland and rolling hills.
Your first stop is at the Waitomo Glowworm Caves, a network of underground tunnels and caves made from incredible limestone formations. Set off on a 45-minute guided tour of the caves, ending with a truly special boat trip through the Glowworm Grotto, where glowworms twinkle and shine overhead as you sail through a dark and silent cavern.
Then you will board your coach again, enjoy your picnic lunch and make your way to the Hobbiton Movie Set which is one of New Zealand’s must-see destinations. A working farm near the small town of Matamata was transformed into a film set for the world-famous Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit movies, and today you can visit the set and see where the magic was created.
See highlights like the original Hobbit Holes, the Green Dragon Inn, and the Party Tree, and now venture inside a Hobbit hole and see how the Hobbits lived. Your tour guide will share behind-the-scenes stories and fascinating facts about how the film set was brought to life.
After exploring these two top New Zealand visitor attractions, your driver guide will take you back to Auckland, returning in the early evening.
Terms & conditions
Child fare is for 0-14 year old's. Infants must have a child ticket purchased for them to travel.
Bring a warm jacket or sweater and a weatherproof jacket.
Complimentary hotel pick-up can be arranged from selected downtown Auckland hotels by request. Cruise ship passengers can opt to be picked up from the Movenpick Hotel. Pickup is at 7:15AM .