Waitomo Caves and Hobbiton Day Tour from Auckland Return to Auckland

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.

Time:
6.15am Hotel pickups commence
7.15am Tour departs from Sky City Coach Terminal, Auckland
9.30am Guided tour of Hobbiton Movie Set
12.45pm Coach departs Hobbiton Movie Set
2.15pm Coach arrives at Waitomo Caves, guided tour of Waitomo Glowworm Caves
3.45pm Coach departs Waitomo Caves
6.45pm Tour returns to Sky City Coach Terminal, Auckland
7pm Hotel drop offs commence
This tour operates 7 days a week
Duration :This is a 12.5 hour trip approximately
If the Waitomo Caves tour cannot operate, a free upgrade to the Ruakuri Cave will be provided subject to availability. If the Ruakuri upgrade is provided, the Waitomo Caves portion is non refundable
Please provide preferred pickup location information at the time of booking

Validity:

• This ticket are valid for 60 days from the date of purchase.

Inclusions:

• Lunch at the Green Dragon Inn (From 1st OCT 23, lunch will be serviced on coach)
• Guided tour of Waitomo Glowworm Caves
• Scenic coach travel and commentary
• Comfortable leather reclining seats
• Hotel pick-up
• Hobbiton Movie Set Guided Tour

Cancellation Notes:

• No Cancellation and Non-refundable

Operating Hours:

• operating hour activities
• Tour departure is from 7am, depending on pick up location and SKYCITY Grand Hotel, 90 Federal St, at 6.40am

Things to Note:

• We recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes and bringing a warm jacket for this tour