From Auckland: Small-Group Hobbiton and Waitomo Day Tour
ID: GYG267487-463922
Category:
Country: New Zealand
Duration:
12:00 hours
Description
Visit two iconic New Zealand attractions with this small group day tour to Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Glow Worm Caves. Enjoy by a sumptuous buffet lunch and time for shopping.
After pickup from your inner city Auckland accommodation, travel south over the Bombay Hills to the rich farmland of the Waikato region. Your driver guide will provide commentary on the way to Hobbiton with insights into the areas you are travelling through, along with some background to The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit movies.
On arrival at Shire’s Rest, embark on your Hobbiton movie set tour. This location is the largest “green set” in the world and the only part of the set remaining in New Zealand. See 44 hobbit holes, the Mill, the double arch bridge, and the party tree. At this stunning location you can take a photo at the gate to Bilbo’s house, “Bag End”, whilst looking out over the whole set to the hills in the distance. The tour ends with a visit to the Green Dragon Inn for a drink.
Following your drink, you will be treated to a sumptuous buffet lunch in the Green Dragon marquee. There is time for shopping before your tour continues to Waitomo.
On arrival in Waitomo, join a 45 minute guided tour of the incredible Waitomo Glow Worm Caves. Discover an ancient world 30 million years in the making. Enjoy the delicate cave formations and be wowed in the Cathedral, before taking the iconic boat ride through the glow worm grotto (subject to water levels). Marvel in silence at thousands of magical glow worms, which are unique to New Zealand, before exiting the cave. After your tour at Waitomo, return to Auckland. Enjoy an afternoon tea stop on the way, at your own expense.
Highlights
- Explore Hobbiton Movie Set on a guided tour
- Enjoy a complimentary ale, cider, or ginger beer in the Green Dragon Inn
- Savour a delicious buffet lunch at the Green Dragon marquee
- Spend time browsing the Hobbiton gift shop, using the $10 shopping voucher included in the tour
- Marvel in silence at Waitomo Glow Worm Caves as you glide through the glow worm grotto
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This tour requires a minimum of two adults to run. If you are a solo traveler you can join with others traveling on the same day
• Gratuities are optional and not included
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must fill out a travel information form
Pickup and drop-off from inner city Auckland is included. Please be waiting in the lobby at the given pickup time (pick ups are between 6.30 AM and 7:00 AM)
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.
