Visit two of the top destinations in New Zealand in one exciting day trip!

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Discover Middle-earth at Hobbiton and marvel at Waitomo’s Glowworm Caves in one thrilling day trip from Auckland.

Duration: 11 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Hobbiton Movie Set - Walk around the Hobbiton Movie Set on a guided Tour where the Lord of the Rings and the Hobbit films were made, Finish the trip with a stop at the Green Dragon for a beverage.

What's Included

All taxes, fees and handling charges
On-board WiFi
Bottled water
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Auckland City Center
Snacks
All entry tickets & guided tours
In-vehicle air conditioning

What's Not Included

Gratuities
Lunch

Additional Information

Explore two of New Zealand’s premier attractions in a thrilling day trip!
Discover the authentic Middle-earth with a 2.5-hour guided tour of the Hobbiton Movie Set. Capture memorable photos inside The Hobbit Holes and savor locally brewed cider or beer at The Green Dragon Inn.
Next, journey to the Waitomo Glow Worm Caves and be amazed by nature’s light…

Location

Grand Millennium Auckland

Vincent Street

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings

4.9

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54dylanj

Nov 16, 2025

Great tour! - Such a great experience, the tour guide Jeff was brilliant with such interesting knowledge of the local area and made time for extra stops too!

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Maychanyz

Nov 14, 2025

Amazing tour - For me and my husband, this is the first time we visited New Zealand, after arrival to Auckland, we wanted to explored a bit the wonders nearby Auckland. We joined the tour from Auckland $ beyond Tours, Raymond our driver guide is so great and knowledgeable, the tour offered pick up and drop off from hotel. The tour in Hobitton and Waitomo is just amazing! Highly recommended!

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Jamilica_b

Nov 12, 2025

Our tour guide, John, ... - Our tour guide, John, was knowledgeable and created a wonderful experience! Definitely recommend this tour.

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Ashleighce2561rr

Nov 4, 2025

Amazing - Wow what a great day! Raymond was spectacular, his humour, knowledge and organisation couldn’t have been better. We had a great day and would definitely book again.

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Liz

Oct 29, 2025

Highly recommend Auckland & Beyond Tours and Raymond as a superior guide. Great intro to New Zealand and Kiwi life. - Raymond was an excellent guide and driver. Safe, timely and very pleasant. He told us when he works speak and filled us in prior to each stop with what to anticipate and helpful suggestions. Raymond speaks several languages, is courteous and insightful sharing cultural and local stories. We were so glad to have him as our guide.

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Joanamorryf

Oct 25, 2025

Amazing experience. Tour guide is excellent. - We had such an amazing day visiting Hobbiton and the Waitomo Caves! Pablo, our driver and guide, was fantastic. He is so professional, friendly, and on time. He shared great stories and made the trip really enjoyable from start to finish. He also took amazing photos for us and made sure we didn’t miss any highlights. As a bonus, he even took us on a short tour around Ōtorohanga so we could take a photo with the kiwi bird which is such a thoughtful touch that made the day even more special. Everything ran so smoothly, and we couldn’t have asked for a better guide. Thank you, Pablo, for an unforgettable experience

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Navigate64772377145

Oct 24, 2025

Great experience and nice tour guide - An enjoyable tour to the Hobbiton and Waitamo caves with our friendly and helpful guide, Jon ^^ Totally recommended for someone who are seeking for a hassle free trip~

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Staedie

Oct 23, 2025

Fantastic Tour - I had such a fantastic day with Auckland & Beyond Tours exploring Hobbiton and the Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Jon was our guide and driver, and he really made the whole experience special for me. He was super friendly, told wonderful stories, and kept everything running smoothly.Hobbiton felt absolutely magical, and the glowworms were unlike anything I’ve ever seen. Jon made the trip so comfortable and enjoyable—he even shared lots of helpful little tips along the way. I couldn’t have asked for a better guide. Highly recommend this tour, and a big thank you to Jon for an unforgettable day!

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Culture51821083471

Oct 23, 2025

Immersifying through the Dark is Awesome! - Jon sense of humour is awesome! Enjoying this day trip with him, get to know some history about Auckland, great introductory! Chill and fun, glowing in the dark definitely kickstart my new week well, great booster!

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Smalafaia

Nov 7, 2025

MOVIE SET HOBBITON/WAITOMO CAVE - The tour to the film set is very beautiful, the farm and the scenery are beautiful, but it's more worth it for those who are a big fan of Lord of the Rings/hobbiton. Waitomo cave is a very fast ride and little to be seen, you can't photograph inside the cave. The landscape of the road is beautiful, the guide Raymond very kind and attentive (for him grade 10). It's long hours inside the car. Punctual company, new and comfortable car! Only simple snacks and water are offered.

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From $252

up to 15 guests

1 - Adult