From Auckland: Waitomo & Hobbiton Full-Day Tour to Rotorua

From Auckland: Waitomo & Hobbiton Full-Day Tour to Rotorua

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From Auckland: Waitomo & Hobbiton Full-Day Tour to Rotorua

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Journey into the heart of the Central North Island, experiencing Waitomo Glow-worm Caves and Hobbiton on a full-day tour from Auckland to Rotorua

Departing Auckland, you'll head towards the famous Waitomo Glow-worm Caves where you will experience a guided 45 minute tour that will take you through this underground wonder where you'll learn about these amazing glow-worms in the limestone caves formed over 30 million years ago. Finish this tour with a small boat ride through the glow-worm grotto. Then board your coach where you can enjoy a tasty picnic lunch onboard while travelling to Matamata, home of the Hobbiton Movie Set. Here you will enjoy a guided tour through the movie set and afterwards, will board your coach to go to Rotorua

24 hours Fully refundable when canceled up to 24 hours in advance
10 hours 30 minutes Duration of experience
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Experience

- Full day tour that operates daily - Guided tour of Waitomo Glow-worm Caves - Guided tour of Hobbiton Movie Set - Picnic lunch enjoyed onbaord the coach - Spacious and scenic coach travel with commentary - Free Wi-Fi on board coaches & USB charging docks on board - Onboard toilet

- Entertaining and informative commentary from your driver guide - Picnic Lunch - A complimentary Hobbiton ale, cider or ginger beer at the Green Dragon Inn

- Gratuities - Additional food and beverages

Take a journey through the heart of the Central North Island, taking in the Waitomo Caves and Hobbiton Movie Set on a full-day sightseeing tour. Setting off from Auckland, travel through the lush farmland of the Waikato and King Country regions, enjoying your driver guide’s entertaining and informative commentary.



At the world famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves, take a 45-minute guided tour through impressive underground caverns and learn how stalactites, stalagmites and other limestone structures w

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Restrictions
- if you have mobility requirements, please contact us directly to discuss
Highlights
- Full day tour that operates daily - Guided tour of Waitomo Glow-worm Caves - Guided tour of Hobbiton Movie Set - Picnic lunch enjoyed onbaord the coach - Spacious and scenic coach travel with commentary - Free Wi-Fi on board coaches & USB charging docks on board - Onboard toilet
Includes
- Entertaining and informative commentary from your driver guide - Picnic Lunch - A complimentary Hobbiton ale, cider or ginger beer at the Green Dragon Inn
Excludes
- Gratuities - Additional food and beverages
Restrictions
- if you have mobility requirements, please contact us directly to discuss
Itinerary

Take a journey through the heart of the Central North Island, taking in the Waitomo Caves and Hobbiton Movie Set on a full-day sightseeing tour. Setting off from Auckland, travel through the lush farmland of the Waikato and King Country regions, enjoying your driver guide’s entertaining and informative commentary.



At the world famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves, take a 45-minute guided tour through impressive underground caverns and learn how stalactites, stalagmites and other limestone structures w

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5.0
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Jun 16 2026
Amazing experience from start to finish! Hobbiton and the Waitomo caves are stunning, but our driver made the long drive feel so short. They were super friendly, kept us entertained with great conversation, and answered every question we had. 10/10 tour!
Carole Farell Baril

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