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Middle earth experience - Hobbiton movie set and Glowworm cave tour

Place: Auckland

Duration: 13 hours

Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

Instant confirmation

Entrance Fees Included

Guided Tour

Local touch

Meal Included

Private Tour

Smaller Group Size

Subject expert guide

Hotel pick up

Transport included

Do this because

Visit the world-famous iconic spotlights of New Zealand
Listen to fascinating stories from your guide as you explore the 12-acre set
Chance to step into a real The Lord of the Rings film set and amazing photo opportunities in front of every hobbit holes
Marvel at awe-inspiring stalactites and stalagmites inside the iconic Waitomo Glow-worm Caves
Be captivated by the thousands of magical glow-worms as you glide silently on a boat

What to expect

Embark on a full-day adventure tour on a private luxury vehicle from Auckland to see New Zealand's two most famous attractions in one day. Grab a great, the award-winning attraction made famous by the popular Lord of the Rings and Hobbit movies where you'll see the intricately created 'Hobbit and float down a boat cruise on an underground river lit by twinkling glowworms including a sumptuous BBQ buffet lunch.

Walk into the real-world landscape of Middle Earth on a walking tour of the Hobbiton™ Movie Set, where you get a behind-the-scenes look at ‘The Lord of the Rings’ and ‘The Hobbit.’ Pause at the Green Dragon™ Inn to for a draft of Hobbit™ Southfarthing™, see the remarkable detailing that brought Hobbiton™ to life on screen, and visit the places where key scenes were created. Look at Bag End, where Frodo and Bilbo’s adventures began. Get lost among the hobbit holes and visit the Green Dragon Inn, the mill, and the Party Tree. Listen to spell-binding tales of how Hobbiton came to be. Your guide will escort you around the set, showing the intricate detailing, pointing out the most famous locations and explaining how the movie magic was made.

After that, depart to stop for a BBQ style buffet lunch before uncovering the magical beauty of Waitomo Caves. Be amazed by thousands of magical glowworms above as you glide silently on a boat in the world-famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves.

Important to know

Not suitable for:

Note that there is no wheelchair access for the caves. There is uneven terrain on the set. Approximately 75% is wheelchair accessible

Not allowed:

No photography is permitted inside the Waitomo caves, and cameras and Go Pros cannot be taken on the tour

Know in advance:

A good fitness level is required. You must be able to climb and descend stairs and walk on unpaved or uneven terrain
The caves are accessible to those with reasonable mobility, as there are good handrails and paths
Children below 8 years old are required to travel in a child safety car seat. Children between 5-7 years old are also recommended to be in a booster seat for their safety
A stroller or a pram, can be accommodated provided it is fully collapsible and can fit in the luggage compartment of our buses
Tours operate in all weather conditions. Umbrellas are provided in the event of rain
The tour takes place in the outdoors and cave temperatures are cool even in summer (10°C/50°F) so we do recommend bringing a jacket and comfortable walking shoes.
Bring a camera or a phone with camera capability, as Hobbiton is the perfect place to get some great travel photos
You must be at least 18 years of age and present a valid photo ID in order to consume alcohol
The tour does not involve using a wetsuit or abseiling or river rapids