Waitomo Caves and Hobbiton Day Tour from Auckland

About this experience

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 tour and travel south, taking in typical New Zealand scenery as you ride – lush green farmland and rolling hills. Your driver will provide and entertaining and informative commentary throughout the day 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. Plus, you’ll enjoy a free picnic lunch while you travel to your next destination. Your next stop is at The Hobbiton Movie Set, which has become 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. During your guided tour of the Hobbiton Movie Set you’ll see highlights like the original Hobbit Holes, the Green Dragon Inn, the Party Tree and more. Your tour guide will share amazing behind-the-scenes stories and fascinating facts about how the film set was brought to life.

Highlights

• Explore two top New Zealand attractions
• Delicious lunch at Green Dragon Inn
• Admission into Waitomo Glowworm Caves
• Luxury Coach Transfers
• Hobbiton Movie Set Tour

What's included

• Lunch at the Green Dragon Inn (From 1st OCT 23, lunch will be serviced on coach)
• Guided tour of Waitomo Glowworm Caves
• Scenic coach travel and commentary
• Comfortable leather reclining seats
• Hotel pick-up
• Hobbiton Movie Set Guided Tour

How to use

1. Show Mobile Ticket
2. Ticketing counter

What to expect

Movie fans of ‘The Lord of the Rings’ and ‘The Hobbit’ should not miss this day tour from Auckland. Spend the day travelling to the magical movie set of ‘middle earth’ at Hobbiton. The tour begins at 7am with hotel pickups available from Auckland city before travelling south over the Bombay Hills to the Waikato region. The scenic drive will travel through rich farmland and lush green hills to Shire’s Rest where the movie set is located. Along the way listen to fascinating commentary about the areas you visit and interesting insights into the making of the movies. The Hobbiton movie set is the largest “green set” in the world and the only part that remains in New Zealand. When you arrive at Shire’s Rest, your tour guide will take you on a walk through the set so you can witness the magic of movies for yourself. Throughout the tour, you will see the hobbit holes, the Mill and double arch bridge and the party tree. You will also have the opportunity to take photos at Bilbo’s house which overlooks the whole movie set with picturesque green hills in the distance.

A complimentary ale, cider or ginger beer is provided on the conclusion of the tour. Before returning to Auckland, a delicious buffet lunch is included before you return back to Auckland. This is a unique opportunity for movie fans to experience a real life movie set and hear stories of the making of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit movies. Book your adventure here today!

Things to note

• We recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes and bringing a warm jacket for this tour

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