From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch

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From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch

Before you book

Hotel pickup is from downtown Auckland CBD accommodation only. For the airport, South or East Auckland, the one pickup point is the Sebel Manukau Hotel, 16 Lakewood Court, Manukau.
A small group of up to 16 with a local driver-guide. It runs daily with no minimum number, in all weather. A 7:30am departure is also offered from 1 October to 30 April, subject to availability.
Included: entry and guided tours at the Hobbiton Movie Set (2.5 hours) and the Waitomo Glowworm Caves (45 minutes), one drink at The Green Dragon Inn and a light Kiwi-style cafe lunch that caters for vegetarian and vegan diets. Tips are the only listed extra.
Not suitable for children under 4, people with mobility impairments or wheelchair users. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.

About This Experience

A small-group day trip from central Auckland (up to 16 people) with a driver-guide: the 2.5-hour Hobbiton Movie Set tour with a drink at The Green Dragon Inn, a light cafe lunch, then the 45-minute Waitomo Glowworm Caves tour. Entry to both is included; pickup is from downtown Auckland hotels only.

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

Feel nostalgic as you step inside the world of Middle-earth at The Shire
Marvel at glowworms while sailing in the world-famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Sip on a refreshing, specially brewed beverage at The Green Dragon Inn
Experience a sense of movie magic as you explore Hobbiton and take pictures
Admire the scenery en route and listen to insightful commentary from your guide

What's Included

✓ Hotel pickup and drop-off (downtown Auckland hotels only)
✓ Transportation
✓ Local driver-guide
✓ Entry to Hobbiton Movie set
✓ Guided tour of Hobbiton Movie Set
✓ 1 complimentary drink at The Green Dragon Inn
✓ Classic Light Kiwi-style cafe lunch- this is the style of lunch that most New Zealanders would have for lunch and caters for dietary requirement (vegetarian, vegan etc). As such it is not an a la carte restaurant or buffet style but enables us to provide a yummy lunch but also keep the tour the most competitive available with lunch included.
✓ Entry to Waitomo Glowworm Caves
✓ 45-minute guided tour of Waitomo Glowworm Caves
✓ 7:30am departure tour also from 1 October-30 April subject to availability

Not Included

Tips (optional)

Good to Know

Note that hotel pick-ups operate from Downtown Auckland CBD only
Those staying near the airport or in South or East Auckland- we have 1 pick up location in that area: the Sebel Manukau Hotel, 16 Lakewood Court, Manukau
Children must be accompanied by an adult
A small amount of easy walking is involved
The tour operates in all weather conditions so please dress appropriately
This is a small group activity with a maximum of up to 16 participants and requires no minimum participants to operate as operate daily regardless of numbers.