Hobbiton & Waitomo Glowworm Caves Small Group Tour from Auckland (Return Trip) CA
- Duration: 12 Hours (approx.)
- Product code: 006CA
One day tour from Auckland to the famous and magical Lord of The Rings Hobbiton Movie Set and breathtaking Waitomo Glowworm Caves.
On this tour you will be picked up in our comfortable mini-bus and driven through the stunning Waikato countryside (the most extensive farming area in the world) on a fully guided journey to Hobbiton. During the trip south encounter stunning scenery, great photo opportunities, beautiful mountains and several different farm animals.
After the drive arrives at the Alexander family sheep farm and Shire's Rest, the entrance to Hobbiton, where you can see thousands of sheep, grab a bite to eat, get your coffee fix or enjoy an ice cream while we collect your tickets to the movie set.
Next board one of the big green Hobbiton buses to depart on your 2.5 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 the tour step into the lush pastures of the Shire, visit 44 hobbit holes, see amazing gardens, hear the stories about the making of the movies and finishing your experience at the famous Green Dragon Inn for a cold beverage.
After your Lord of The Rings experience the tour continues west towards the stunning Waitomo region. There is a lot to see on the guided journey to Waitomo including hydro dams, beautiful farmland, race horses and the Kiwiana capital of New Zealand.
Before getting to the caves the tour will stop at the Waitomo homestead for lunch and a little surprise which the team won't give away now.
Once in Waitomo, you will explore the ancient and amazing caves seeing many different cave formations including Stalactites, Stalagmites, and Lime Columns before descending even further underground for your glowworm experience. Board your glow-worm boat for a cruise on the grotto river with thousands of glowworms unique for New Zealand for over 120 years above your head. Waitomo Glowworm Caves are a must see for any traveler.
On the guided trip back to Auckland the sites continue with New Zealand's longest river, Huntly power station, and the Maori Queens burial site.
