• Auckland Scenic Tours - After leaving Auckland you will travel south over the Bombay Hills as you get elevated panoramic views of the Waikato Region and travel across the scenic Hauraki Plains to Matamata, the home of Hobbiton Movie Set.
• Hobbiton Movie Set - Begin with a tour through the picturesque 1,250 acre sheep farm with spectacular views across the Kaimai Ranges. Your guide will escort you through the 10 acre site recounting fascinating details of how the Hobbiton Movie Set was created. Hobbit Holes, The Green Dragon Inn, The Mill and other structures can be viewed and you will see how this beautiful piece of Waikato farmland was transformed into the Shire from Middle-earth. Complimentary specially brewed beverages are available at the Green Dragon Inn as you complete your tour

Afterwards, enjoy a very \

• Small-group tour (11-16)
• Light Kiwi café-style lunch
• Local taxes
• Admission ticket: Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves
• Hotel pickup and drop-off from downtown Auckland City
• Local driver/guide

• Food and drinks, unless specified

Embark on a journey to explore two of New Zealand’s renowned sights, the Hobbiton Film Site and Waitomo Caves, with a convenient day tour from Auckland. Starting from December 1, 2023, our trip features the extended Hobbiton Experience (now lengthened to 2.5 hours), which lets you step inside a fully furnished Hobbit Hole. Explore the detailed interior, including the entrance hall, bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen, dining room, a second bathroom, the parlour, and a cosy, flickering fireplace. As Hobbiton springs into existence, don’t forget to take pictures at iconic spots like the Hobbit Holes, the Shire, and the Green Dragon Inn. Next, experience the globally acclaimed Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Be enchanted by the sight of thousands of luminous glowworms in the Grottos, and the stalactites and stalagmites while you silently float through the cave by boat. Our route off the main roads offers views of stunning landscapes characterising the genuine backcountry of New Zealand. The tour includes all entrance fees and a meal at a cafe.

• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Minimum age is 4 years
• A maximum of 14 people per booking (We can provide this tour to groups larger than 14 by discussions with Viator and ourselves)
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
• Not Wheel-Suitable Friendly as these are walking tours
• We can provide NZ Safety Approved Child Car Seats and Booster Seats. We do not provide strollers or infant back packs
• We do not pick up from the suburbs of Auckland; only the Downtown CBD and 1 location in South Auckland for those staying near the airport-The Sebel Manukau Hotel, 16 Lakewood Court, Manukau
• There is no photography allowed in the area of the Caves where the glowworms are as the glowworms react negatively to flashlight and will turn their lights off and they then take 2 hours to return to their full luminescence.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.