Category Waitomo Caves Day Trips

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Top 15 Waitomo Caves Day Trips from Auckland

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Waitomo glowworms hang from a limestone ceiling three hours south of Auckland, and you see them from a boat that moves in silence. These 15 trips are the best way down there, with the Hobbiton combinations flagged, the black-water rafting options separated out, and every price and pickup time in one place.

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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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

4.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

5.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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Waitomo Caves & Rotorua – Te Puia Small-Group Tour from Auckland

Waitomo Caves & Rotorua - Te Puia Small-Group Tour from Auckland - From Auckland to Waikato: coffee, Kiwiana, and a scenic warm-up

6.Waitomo Caves & Rotorua – Te Puia Small-Group Tour from Auckland

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 681 reviews · from $253

Small-group Waitomo glowworms and Te Puia in one day from Auckland, with tickets and snacks included, 6 am pickup.

“This tour is a must for anyone travelling around Auckland and with little time to really appreciate the natural beauties of the country. The visit is the cave and of the geysers were awesome and the guide, Ben, was very knowledgeable, kind and a tuned to the needs of our group. Cheeky Kiwi is a great tour operator!! Thank you so much for this great trip !”

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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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Hobbiton Movie set & Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour From Auckland

Hobbiton Movie set & Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour From Auckland - From Auckland City Center to Hobbiton: Comfort for a Long Morning

8.Hobbiton Movie set & Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour From Auckland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 556 reviews · from $279

Small group tour from Auckland combining Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves with official tours, guided stops, and tickets included.

“Great experience for a big LOTR fan. Hobbiton was lovely and the glowworms were great. My husband was having a little problem with jet lag / motion sickness and the tour guide, John, was very helpful.”

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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

9.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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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

10.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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Auckland: Waitomo Caves & Rotorua – Te Puia Small-Group Tour

Auckland: Waitomo Caves & Rotorua - Te Puia Small-Group Tour - Pickup and the Waikato Drive, What Those Short Stops Really Mean

11.Waitomo Caves & Rotorua – Te Puia Small-Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 223 reviews · 13 hours · from $244

Auckland small-group day trip to Waitomo glowworm caves and Rotorua Te Puia, with Māori culture, geothermal sights, and guided stops in 13 hours.

“Very interesting sightseeing visited. Perfect timing. Excellent guide - Cam who takes care about tour comfort. Cam was very knowledgeable and described interesting stories facts about NZ and sites visited. It worst any minute and penny spent. Great tour!”

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From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Full-Day Trip

From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Full-Day Trip - The 2-hour Kaimai Range drive: where the day really starts

From Auckland: Hobbiton and Waitomo Day Tour with Lunch

From Auckland: Hobbiton and Waitomo Day Tour with Lunch - The ride to Waikato is part of the experience

Auckland: Spellbound Glowworm Caves Explorer Tour

Auckland: Spellbound Glowworm Caves Explorer Tour - Inside Spellbound Glowworm Caves: what the 180-minute guided portion feels like

14.Spellbound Glowworm Caves Explorer Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 115 reviews · 9 hours · from $194

Auckland day tour to Spellbound Waitomo glowworm caves: a small-group guided walk, a boat ride under starry lights, and local history.

“Our driver Matt was top notched. He was friendly, a great driver and answered all of our questions as we drove the long distance to the caves. When we got near the caves, Ross took over. He is extremely knowledgeable about the caves and the area. It was an extremely interesting tour. My favorite part was the glowworms. It was magical watching them and listening to the rushing water.”

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Auckland: Inner-City Glowworm Experience in Ancient Volcano

Auckland: Inner-City Glowworm Experience in Ancient Volcano - From Wintergarden Cafe: Your 1-Hour Plan Starts With a Simple Meet