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Hobbiton Movie Set & Waitomo Caves Day Tour Departure From Auckland | New Zealand

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Nearest Tour Date | Fri, 15 Nov 2024
Tour Duration | 12 Hours
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What You'll Experience

Enjoy the day trip through Middle-earth with a visit to the Waitomo Caves to witness the enchanting glow worms at night, followed by the iconic Hobbiton Movie Set from The Lord of the Rings!

Visit the famous Hobbit Holes and The Millhouse from the world of the Lord of the Rings
Discover tidbits of trivia and recreate scenes from the movies as you tour the set
Be captivated by the sight of the marvelous glowworms in Waitomo Caves
Sit back and relax on the convenient transfer service, and get dropped off in Auckland CBD

— What You Can Expect —

A day may come when you won't enjoy a tour of The Lord of The Rings movie set, but it is not this day! A trip to New Zealand won't be complete without a visit to the Hobbiton Movie Set. 

See the magical Waitomo Caves and the Hobbiton Movie Set on a full-day sightseeing tour from Auckland. Step on board your luxury GreatSights coach tour and travel south, taking in typical New Zealand scenery as you ride – lush green farmland and rolling hills. Your driver will provide and entertaining and informative commentary throughout the day.

The Waitomo Glowworm Caves, a network of underground tunnels and caves made from incredible limestone formations. Set off on a 45-minute guided tour of the caves, ending with a truly special boat trip through the Glowworm Grotto, where glowworms twinkle and shine overhead as you sail through a dark and silent cavern. Plus, you’ll enjoy a free picnic lunch while you travel to your next destination.

Your next stop is at The Hobbiton Movie Set, which has become one of New Zealand’s must-see destinations. A working farm near the small town of Matamata was transformed into a film set for the world-famous Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit movies, and today you can visit the set and see where the magic was created.

During your guided tour of the Hobbiton Movie Set you’ll see highlights like the original Hobbit Holes, the Green Dragon Inn, the Party Tree and more. Your tour guide will share amazing behind-the-scenes stories and fascinating facts about how the film set was brought to life.

After exploring these two top New Zealand visitor attractions, your driver guide will take you back to Auckland or to Rotorua in the evening. 

Feast your eyes on the breathtaking sights of New Zealand on this adventurous day tour!

Step into the medieval fantasy world of The Lord of The Rings

Immerse yourself into some of the most iconic settings in the movie

Discover the Waitomo Caves and the captivating glowworms inside

Learn more about the natural formations on the cave walls and ceilings

Enjoy a comfortable and scenic coach ride with informative commentary. The bus will pick you up in Auckland City, and you can choose to be dropped off either in Auckland or go directly to Rotorua

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Tour Itinerary

07:15 At about 7:15-7:30 in the morning, Hotel pickups commence in Auckland
07:40 Arrive at Sky City Coach Terminal, check in and board
07:50 Coach departs Auckland
11:45 Arrive at Waitomo Caves for guided tour
12:20 Depart Waitomo Caves
14:00 Arrive at Hobbiton Movie Set for guided tour
17:00 Depart Hobbiton Movie Set
18:15 Arrive at Rotorua and hotel drop offs commence (For the travellers who select to drop off in Rotorua)
19:15 Arrive at Auckland Sky City Coach Terminal and hotel drop offs commence (For the travellers who select to drop off in Auckland)
*Above times are approximate and subject to change based on traffic and tour conditions

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