Auckland: Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Small Group Tour
ID: GYG228313-393292
Category:
Country: New Zealand
Duration:
12:00 hours
Description
Visit two of New Zealand’s most famous attractions in one day on this tour from Auckland. Immerse yourself in magic at the Hobbiton Movie Set and explore the breath-taking Waitomo Caves on a guided, small group tour including a Glowworm Grotto boat trip.
The tour starts with pickup from Auckland city, where the adventure begins as you drive through the stunning Waikato countryside, the most extensive farming area in the world, on a fully guided journey to Hobbiton. Along the way, don’t forget to take advantage of the photo opportunities as you admire the stunning natural landscapes all around of beautiful mountains and farmlands.
After the drive, arrive at Alexander Family Sheep Farm and Shire's Rest, the entrance to Hobbiton, and marvel at the thousands of sheep that live here. While you’re here, grab a bite to eat, a coffee, or enjoy an ice cream to cool off while your guide collects your tickets to the movie set. Next, hop on board one of the big green Hobbiton buses to depart on your two hour fully guided tour of this amazing 12-acre movie set with a professional Hobbiton guide to ensure you get the most out of your visit.
During your tour trip into the lush pastures of the Shire, visit 44 hobbit holes, see amazing gardens, hear secrets and stories about the making of the movies and finish your LOTR experience with a cold beverage at the famous Hobbiton pub, The Green Dragon Inn.
After your LOTR experience, it’s time to head west towards the stunning Waitomo region. Along the way admire the incredible hydro dams, beautiful farmland, race horses and the Kiwiana capital of New Zealand. Before arriving at the caves, stop by Waitomo homestead for lunch, and a little surprise too. Once in Waitomo, explore the ancient and amazing caves and marvel at the many cave formations including Stalactites, Stalagmites, and Lime Columns before descending even further underground for your Glowworm Grotto experience.
Board your glow-worm boat for a cruise on the grotto river with thousands of glowworms sparkling above you. Unique to New Zealand for over 120 years, Waitomo Glowworm Caves are a must see for any traveler. On the guided trip back to Auckland the sights continue with New Zealand's longest river, Huntly power station and the Maori Queens’ burial site.
Highlights
- Stare up at thousands of glowing glowworms above you, while you coast beneath on a small boat glowworm grotto tour through the caves
- Marvel at the amazing stalagmites and stalactites in the world famous Waitomo Caves
- Explore the Hobbit holes on fully guided Hobbiton Tour around the 12 acre Hobbiton Movie Set
- Soak up the atmosphere at the Green Dragon Inn at Hobbiton
- Enjoy an ice cream, coffee or lunch at the Alexander Family Sheep Farm and Shires Rest (the entrance to Hobbiton)
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This tour is not recommended for people with limited mobility or serious back or heart problems
• Children below 5 years old are required to travel in a child safety car seat. If you don't have a car seat one can be rented from the local partner for $50 per child (with 24 hours notice)
• Children between 5-7 years old are also recommended to be in a booster seat for their safety
All required protective equipment is provided
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You must fill out a travel information form
Please look for the minivan with Cheeky Kiwi Travel signwriting on it.
Please wait in the hotel lobby at least 10 minutes prior to your pick up time below:
Group 1: 20 minutes before tour start time
Sofitel Hotel Auckland
Group 2: 15 minutes before tour start time
Adina Apartments, Copthorne Hotel Auckland, Fat Camel Backpackers Hostel, Grand Mercure Hotel, Hilton Hotel Auckland, JUCY Snooze, M Social, Pullman Hotel, Queen Street Backpackers, Waldorf Bankside Apartments, Waldorf Celestion Apartment Hotel, Waldorf Stadium Apartments
Group 3: 10 minutes before tour start time
AVANI Metropolis, Barclay Suites, Base Backpackers, CityLife Hotel Auckland, Heritage Hotel Auckland, Ibis Budget Auckland, Rydges hotel Auckland, Stamford Plaza Auckland
Group 4: 5 minutes before tour start time
Crowne Plaza Auckland, Scenic Hotel Auckland, Skycity hotel, Skycity Grand hotel
Group 5: At tour start time (or up to 10 minutes after)
Auckland City Hotel, Cordis Hotel Auckland
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
