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Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Small-Group Tour & Lunch

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Before you book

  • A small group of up to 15 with hotel pickup and drop-off from 26 named Auckland hotels. Booster seats are provided for children aged 7 and under; give the children's ages when you book.
  • Included: entry and guided tours at Hobbiton (2.5 hours) and the Waitomo Glowworm Caves with the boat ride (45 minutes), a Green Dragon drink, water and snacks, and lunch from a set menu in Otorohanga. Drinks and desserts at lunch are extra.
  • The tours at Hobbiton and Waitomo are run by each attraction's own guides and may include other visitors. Photography is not allowed inside the Waitomo Glowworm Caves.
  • Minimum numbers apply; if they are not met you are offered another date or a full refund. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.

About This Experience

A small-group tour from Auckland (maximum 15) with hotel pickup: the 2.5-hour Hobbiton tour, lunch from a set menu in Otorohanga, a farm stop to meet animals, and the Waitomo Glowworm Caves with the boat ride. Both entries, water and snacks are included; drinks at lunch are not.

The sections below quote the operator's own listing. Where it says "we" or "us", that is the operator, so send questions such as dietary needs to them through your booking.

In the Operator's Own Words

  • Join a 2.5-hour guided tour of the Hobbiton Movie Set
  • Enjoy a free drink at The Green Dragon Inn
  • Glide by boat beneath thousands of glowworms at Waitomo
  • Meet friendly farm animals along the way
  • Travel in a small group with a passionate local guide

What's Included

  • ✓ Small group tour with a local guide (maximum 15 guests)
  • ✓ Hotel pickup and drop-off in Auckland
  • ✓ Lunch, chosen from a set menu on the day
  • ✓ Entry and guided tours at Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Glowworm Caves
  • ✓ Free drink at The Green Dragon Inn
  • ✓ Bottled water and snacks
  • ✓ Booster seats for children aged 7 and under

Not Included

  • Souvenirs
  • Drinks and desserts at lunch

Good to Know

  • Please advise the ages of any children on the booking.
  • Photography is not allowed inside the Waitomo Glowworm Caves, to protect the glowworms.
  • Guests who want an alcoholic drink at The Green Dragon Inn may be asked for ID.
  • The tour runs in all weather conditions, so please dress appropriately.
  • At Hobbiton and the Waitomo Glowworm Caves, the guided tours are run by each attraction’s own guides and may include other visitors
  • The tour includes uneven surfaces, steps and a moderate amount of walking. It is not recommended for travellers with severe mobility difficulties or wheelchair users.
  • Minimum numbers apply. If there are not enough guests, you will be offered an alternative date or a full refund.

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users

Not allowed

  • Drones
  • Non-folding wheelchairs
  • Electric wheelchairs
  • Photography inside

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sunglasses
  • Sun hat
  • Weather-appropriate clothing