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Top 15 Auckland Tours with Lunch Included

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On a full day out of Auckland there is often nowhere sensible to eat, which is why the long trips build lunch into the ticket. All 15 below feed you properly, and the notes say what that means in practice: a farm buffet, a vineyard platter, or a packed picnic on a beach.

Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Day Trip from Auckland incl lunch

Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Day Trip from Auckland incl lunch - Lunch That Bridges Movie Magic and Underground Adventure

1.Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Day Trip from Auckland incl lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,677 reviews · from $229Our pick

Auckland to Hobbiton and Waitomo in one guided day with hotel pickup, lunch, and a boat ride under thousands of glowworms.

“Hobbiton was overcrowded and you were pushed along to handle the massive crowd. Our group was so large we could barely hear the tour guide. If the groups where smaller I think it would be a better experience That said it was still interesting. And the sets where over the top beautiful”

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From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch

From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch - Downtown Auckland Pickup and the Drive Past Waikato Highlights

2.From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,505 reviews · 11 hours · from $221

Hobbiton and Waitomo in one Auckland day trip, with a small group, skip-the-crowds Hobbit tour, glowworm boat ride, lunch, and a Green Dragon drink.

“Nelson was a great host and professional who looked after us exceptionally well . His knowledge and engagement was very good . Hobiton and caves did not disappoint in fact undersold from advert . Lunch and stop offs all very good . A great day out”

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Auckland: Hobbiton Movie Set Day Trip with Festive Lunch

Auckland: Hobbiton Movie Set Day Trip with Festive Lunch - The Hobbiton Walking Tour: Skip the Chaos and See It the Set Way

3.Hobbiton Movie Set Day Trip with Festive Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,431 reviews · 8 hours · from $182

Auckland to Hobbiton by coach for a guided walking tour, skip-the-line entry, Green Dragon drink, and Hobbit-style buffet lunch.

“Amazing day. Amazing people. Scale of the place is unreal and attention to detail is just mind blowing. Loved it and can’t wait to watch the films again!”

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Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Small-Group Tour W Lunch from Auckland

Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Small-Group Tour W Lunch from Auckland - 6am Auckland Pickup and the Waikato Drive That Sets the Tone

Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch

Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch - The Picnic Lunch and Green Dragon Inn Drink Break

5.Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 796 reviews · from $271

12-hour Auckland day trip: Waitomo Glowworm Caves boat ride, Hobbiton movie set photos, lunch, and a Green Dragon Inn drink.

“I am writing to express my deep frustration and disappointment with the service we received. We paid a maximum price and received minimal service – if any at all. We arrived at the pickup location only two minutes late, and despite this, the Read more”

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From Auckland: Waitomo & Hobbiton Bus Tour with Lunch

From Auckland: Waitomo & Hobbiton Bus Tour with Lunch - Premium coach comfort, pick-up point, and Wi-Fi reality check

6.From Auckland: Waitomo & Hobbiton Bus Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 789 reviews · 11h 30m · from $261

Premium Auckland day trip to Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Hobbiton Movie Set, with guided tours, picnic lunch, and Wi-Fi coach.

“This tour was very fun! Our bus driver Rachel was very informative and made the drive go by fast. The glowworm caves were very cool to see and our host Cody was great! Hobiton was the star of the show! Such a cool tour and our guide Keith was great there! Overall a great tour and would highly recommend!”

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

Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Small-Group Tour & Lunch - Hobbiton Movie Set: guided set walk plus the Green Dragon stop

7.Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Small-Group Tour & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 607 reviews · 13 hours · from $226

Small-group day trip from Auckland to Hobbiton and Waitomo glowworm caves, with lunch and Green Dragon Inn drink included for $226.

“The trip was wonderful! Visiting Hobbiton was a dream come true! Our guide Trent shared some interesting facts about the areas we passed on the way and about New Zealand's history. The Glowworm Caves are one-of-a-kind place to see, a true nature's wonder. The lunch was delicious. This trip was definitely a highlight of my stay in Auckland.”

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Small-Group Hobbiton Tour from Auckland with Party Marquee Lunch

Small-Group Hobbiton Tour from Auckland with Party Marquee Lunch - Entering Hobbiton Movie Set, Bag End and the 44 Hobbit Holes Walk

Waiheke Island: Wine Tour & Lunch at Award Winning Venue

Waiheke Island: Wine Tour & Lunch at Award Winning Venue - Meeting your Waiheke guide at Matiatia Wharf (and why it matters)

9.Waiheke Island: Wine Tour & Lunch at Award Winning Venue

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 370 reviews · from $170Best value

Guided Waiheke wine tour with tastings at 3 vineyards and beachfront lunch at 372 in Onetangi, with a local guide and 1 glass included.

“Fabulous day from start to finish . Caleb our guide was fun, engaging and knowledgeable. The tour ran like clockwork with plenty of time to enjoy the fabulous island and the wineries. Lunch was outstanding and in an idyllic location. Thank you for making our last day in NZ memorable”

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From Auckland or Rotorua: Hobbiton & Waitomo Tour with Lunch

From Auckland or Rotorua: Hobbiton & Waitomo Tour with Lunch - Free Pickup in Central Auckland, and Why It Changes the Whole Day

10.From Auckland or Rotorua: Hobbiton & Waitomo Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 281 reviews · 11 - 13 hours · from $286

Tolkien fans and nature lovers get both Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo glowworms in one long day, with hotel pickup and buffet lunch.

“Absolutely amazing experience with great tourguide Cris with the C. :) Even tough we are big fans or any fans in fact of the LotR, we still enjoy Hobbiton so much, and the glowworms? Waaau ❤️”

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Waiheke Island Gourmet Food and Wine Tour with Platter Lunch

Waiheke Island Gourmet Food and Wine Tour with Platter Lunch - Getting there and timing it right from Matiatia Wharf

Coast and Rainforest Eco-Tour from Auckland with Picnic Lunch

Coast and Rainforest Eco-Tour from Auckland with Picnic Lunch - Mercer Bay Loop clifftop walking: short, scenic, and stair-including

Waiheke Island Wine Tour with Tastings & Gourmet Beachfront Lunch

Waiheke Island Wine Tour with Tastings & Gourmet Beachfront Lunch - Cable Bay Vineyards: start with a cellar-door tasting set

13.Waiheke Island Wine Tour with Tastings & Gourmet Beachfront Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 237 reviews · from $186

Half-day Waiheke wine tour with tastings at Cable Bay, Stonyridge, and more, plus a gourmet lunch at Onetangi Beach.

“We had a awesome bus driver who engaged really well with us and everyone on the bus told us interesting information about the island and wineries and also dropped us to a restaurant he recommended after the tour that was amazing”

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Small-Group Hobbiton and Waitomo Day Tour with Lunch from Auckland

Small-Group Hobbiton and Waitomo Day Tour with Lunch from Auckland - Hobbiton Movie Set Tour: Seeing the Shire Up Close

14.Small-Group Hobbiton and Waitomo Day Tour with Lunch from Auckland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 237 reviews · from $316

Small-group day trip from Auckland to Hobbiton and Waitomo glow worms with guided LOTR sets, lunch, and hotel pickup.

“Be prepared for a lot of drive time on this tour! While it was enjoyable to see more of the country outside of Auckland, it was definitely a long day. While not a die-hard LOTR fan, I did really enjoy the Hobbiton tour. Amazing what the set designers created and have been able to maintain! The tour company did a great job of gettting us on an earlier tour so that there weren't too many people walking around in front of us and the (quite delicious!) buffet lunch was not crowded yet when we arrived. But that earlier tour means a very early departure from AKL. The Waitamo Caves were…”

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Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with lunch from Auckland

Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with lunch from Auckland - Matamata to Hobbiton: arriving at the real farmland setting

15.Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with lunch from Auckland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 168 reviews · from $189

Auckland to Hobbiton and Matamata. Small-group coach, guided set tour, Hobbit feast lunch, Green Dragon drink, entry included.

“The tour was great and so was the drive along the way. Some interesting and awesome facts about NZ which was incredible. Rachel was an incredible host/driver. If you grab the food package don't eat before going as it was fantastic and plenty to go round.”

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