Rotorua to Auckland via Hobbiton and Waitomo
Do this because
- Visit 44 hobbit holes, see its gardens, and enjoy a cold beverage at The Green Dragon Inn
- Explore Hobbiton, as made famous by the Lord of the Rings trilogy and The Hobbit film series
- Admire limestone formations and contemplate magical Glowworms at Waitomo Caves
What to expect
This trip from Rotorua to Auckland includes visiting two of the iconic New Zealand attractions – Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Glow Worm Caves. Departing from Rotorua at 8 am, the day includes a fully guided tour of the Hobbiton movie set and a sumptuous lunchtime feast in their Party Marquee. This is followed by a guided tour of the Waitomo Caves with a boat ride through the glowworm grotto.
The first stop is at Hobbiton where you'll take a walking tour around the 44 Hobbit holes. You will get the chance to have a photo in the doorway of a Hobbit house, see the Party Tree and stand by the gate to Bilbo’s house ‘Bag End’ overlooking the whole set to the hills in the distance. Before your buffet lunch feast in the Party Marquee, enjoy a complimentary ale, cider, or ginger beer in the Green Dragon Inn. After lunch, you'll receive a $10 souvenir voucher to spend at the Hobbiton gift shop before you continue to Waitomo caves. The drive to Waitomo Caves goes through some beautiful countryside beside Lake Karapiro and across the famous Arapuni Dam.
At Waitomo Glow Worm Caves an experienced guide will take you on a tour through the caves and talk about the limestone formations and the glowworms. At the end of the cave tour take the iconic boat ride to glide along through the world-famous glowworm grotto. Marvel in silence at thousands of magical glow worms, which are unique to the southern hemisphere, before exiting the cave. After your tour, travel back to your Auckland hotel.
Important to know
Know in advance:
- This tour requires a minimum of 2 adults to run
- If you have any dietary requirements please confirm with the local operator prior to the tour. You will find the contact details on the voucher after booking
- There are staircases inside Waitomo Caves with approx. 75 stairs
- This tour includes a one-way transfer to drop off at Auckland's inner-city accommodation
- It's recommended to wear light and comfortable clothing (preferably dry-fit material) and walking shoes
What’s included
Entrance fees
Drinks
Lunch
Pick-up and drop-off from designated areas
Speedboat ride
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 25 hours before the experience begins.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Pickup points
To see which pickup points are available, check under availability & prices.
Provider
Bush and Beach
Need a hand?
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Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET
Phone number: +44 121 468 3145
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