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Hobbiton Movie Set & Waitomo Caves Private Tour From Auckland

From the green hills of the Shire to Waitomo’s softly glowing underground world, discover two celebrated New Zealand attractions on a luxury private day tour from Auckland. Explore the Hobbiton™ Movie Set and its beautifully crafted settings from The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies, then enjoy a peaceful boat ride beneath thousands of glowworms at the Waitomo Glowworm Caves. With café-style lunch, luxury private transport and your dedicated Guest Experience Host, the journey brings together film magic, natural wonder and thoughtful hospitality.

From: NZ$995.00

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13 Hours

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Highlights

Discover Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Glowworm Caves in one memorable day.
Tour Hobbiton’s 12-acre set with a guide sharing stories behind the scenes.
Explore familiar settings from The Lord of the Rings and photograph colourful Hobbit Holes.
Admire intricate limestone formations and experience the Cathedral chamber’s remarkable acoustics.
Drift by boat beneath thousands of tiny lights in Waitomo’s Glowworm Grotto.

Full Description

Discover the creativity of Hobbiton™ and the natural beauty of Waitomo on a full-day private journey from Auckland. Travel through the Waikato’s rolling pastures and farming communities in a luxury vehicle, with your dedicated Guest Experience Host sharing local stories along the way. Arrive at The Shire’s Rest, where the surrounding sheep farm offers your first glimpse of the countryside chosen to become Middle-earth.

Join a guided Hobbiton Movie Set Tour and explore the settings featured in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies. Follow winding paths past colourful Hobbit Holes, see Bag End and the Party Tree, and discover...

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Itinerary

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Pickup from Auckland CBD

We pickup travellers from most locations in the Auckland CBD location. If your pickup location is not available on the list, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will do our very best to accommodate your request.

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Drive Through Bombay Hills Into Waikato Region

The Bombay Hills are a range of hills to the south of Auckland, New Zealand. Though only a small and seemingly insignificant range of hills, they lie at the southern boundary of the Auckland region, and serve as a divide between Auckland and the Waikato region. directly named after the ship Bombay, The ship itself was named after the Indian city of Bombay (now Mumbai). Bombay Means: a breed of black short-haired medium-sized cat.

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Coffee Break

We stop to get some great coffee at your own expense and a comfort break before we continue our journey into the Waikato region.

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Waitomo Glowworm Cave Guided Group Tour

Explore Waitomo’s underground wonders and the charm of Hobbiton™ on a full-day private tour from Auckland. Travel through the Waikato’s rolling farmland in a luxury vehicle, with your dedicated Guest Experience Host sharing local stories as you make your way to the Waitomo Glowworm Caves.

Begin with a guided introduction to the caves, discovering limestone formations and the natural processes that shaped this subterranean landscape. Then board a boat for a peaceful journey through the Glowworm Grotto, where thousands of tiny glowworms illuminate the darkness overhead.

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Café Style Lunch

After your cave visit, enjoy an included café-style lunch before continuing through the countryside to Hobbiton Movie Set

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Hobbiton Movie Set Signature Guided Group Tour

Set within a picturesque working sheep farm, this much-loved filming location brings the world of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies to life.

Join your Hobbiton guide for a walk along the Shire’s winding paths, passing colourful Hobbit Holes, Bag End and the famous Party Tree. Hear stories from the filmmaking process and discover the carefully crafted details throughout the set. Complete your visit with a refreshing Southfarthing™ drink in the welcoming Green Dragon™ Inn.

With both experiences complete, settle into your private vehicle for a relaxed return journey to Auckland, accompanied by your Guest Experience Host.

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Drop-Off in Auckland CBD

After an exhilarating fun-filled adventure experience, it is now time to head back to Auckland to conclude your evening and drop-off at your hotel in Auckland.

Includes

What's included

Guide or instructor
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transport between stops
Admission and entry fees
Meals
Snacks and water
Safety briefing
Private Transportation From Auckland

Meeting Point

Departure Information

Pickup is available from any location in Auckland. Please let us know your preferred pickup address if you haven’t already provided it.
We’ll reconfirm your exact pickup time closer to your travel date.
Please be ready at your confirmed pickup location 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. Your Guest Experience Host will meet you there.
To confirm or change your pickup location, please contact us at least 24 hours before your tour departure, using the phone number or email address in this confirmation.

Cancellation policy

Full refund if cancelled up to 7 days before activity starts.

Good weather is required for this experience. If we need to cancel due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Terms

Please wear comfortable clothing suitable for the conditions, sun protection, jacket/warm layer, & any essential personal items.rnrnEasy and good fitness level required.rnrnThere is uneven terrain on the set; approximately 75% is wheelchair accessible.rnrnThis is a guided walking tour and sensible walking footwear is recommended.rnrnYou must be able to climb and descend stairs and walk on unpaved or uneven terrain.rnrnPlease dress with an additional layer of clothing (in winter) & closed toe footwear.rnrnBring a camera or a phone with camera capability as Hobbiton is the perfect place to get some great travel photos.rnrnYou must be at least 18 years of age and present a valid photo ID in order to consume alcohol.rnrnNo photography is permitted inside the Waitomo caves, and cameras and Go Pros cannot be taken on the tour.rnrnThe caves are accessible to those with reasonable mobility, as there are good handrails and paths. There is no wheelchair access.

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NZ$995.00

Per Person

13 Hours

Live Availability with Instant Confirmation.

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8 Customs Street East, Auckland CBD, Auckland, New Zealand, 1010

Private Tour: Hobbiton Movie Set Tour & Waitomo Glowworm Cave Experience

From the green hills of the Shire to Waitomo’s softly glowing underground world, discover two celebrated New Zealand attractions on a luxury private day tour from Auckland. Explore the Hobbiton™ Movie Set and its beautifully crafted settings from The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies, then enjoy a peaceful boat ride beneath thousands of glowworms at the Waitomo Glowworm Caves. With ca...Show More

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