Experience 2 world-famous New Zealand attractions on a luxury private tour.

On the way to Waitomo, you'll pass through the beautiful countryside of Waikato and King Country. Your experienced and knowledgeable local guides will tell you about New Zealand and the extraordinary places you'll see along the approximately 2.5-hour journey from Auckland to the Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Driving southward, you'll see the sacred Taupiri Mountain as well as Ngaruawahia, the site of the famous Turangawaewae Marae (Maori meeting place) and the seat of New Zealand’s Maori King. At Waitomo, you'll experience the world-famous Glowworm Caves on a 45-minute tour, which includes a boat ride on an underground stream to view the magically dazzling glowworms.

Next, you'll continue on to the Hobbiton Movie Set near the rural town of Matamata, made world-famous as the original setting for extensive portions of Peter Jackson’s 'The Lord of the Rings' and 'The Hobbit' trilogies. On arrival at the famous Hobbiton Movie Set, you will go on a 2-hour tour to give you astonishing insights into how these movies were made and which parts of the movies were filmed here. Not only movie fans will enjoy this unique experience with inside views of the Hobbit village including Hobbit Holes, Bag End, The Green Dragon Inn and astonishing facts about the filmmaking and spectacular landscape all around. Then return to Auckland after a great tour where you have been able to see 2 of New Zealand’s most famous attractions in one day!

Admire the beautiful countryside of Waikato and King Country
Experience a boat ride on an underground stream in the world-famous Glowworm Caves
Visit the Hobbiton movie set, the original setting for 'The Lord of the Rings' and 'The Hobbit' trilogies

A minimum of 2 people is required to book this tour
Please bring outdoor clothing for the day’s weather conditions and comfortable flat walking shoes, sun hat, sunscreen and your camera

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 60 days before the experience begins., Receive a 50% refund if you cancel up to 30 days before the experience begins.

Fully guided tour in a luxury vehicle
Pickup/drop-off in Auckland (including airport/cruise terminal)
Entry to Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Hobbiton Movie Set
Lunch
Complimentary snacks and water

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

Meeting point:

Please indicate if you would like your pickup at Sky Tower (Victoria Street West, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010) or in your location in Downtown Auckland at checkout.