Rotorua to Auckland via Hobbiton and Waitomo

Free cancellation

Place: Rotorua

Duration: 11 hours 30 minutes

Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

Instant confirmation

Entrance fees included

Guided tour

Meal included

Lunch

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.

Location

Meeting point:

Pick-up from your selected Rotorua accommodation. You will indicate your pickup location at checkout and confirm your pickup time and location directly with the local operator.