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From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Full-Day Trip

By Auckland and Beyond Limited
9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
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Overview
  • See where The Lord of the Rings was filmed at the Hobbiton Film Set
  • Learn about glowworms at the Waitomo Glowworms Cave
  • Get stunning views of the Kaimai Range from the comfort of a luxury vehicle
  • Learn from knowledgeable guides about local history and culture
  • Convenient Auckland pickup and scenic return journey.
Activity location
    • Auckland
    • Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Meeting/Redemption Point
    • Auckland
    • Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

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What's included, what's not

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    Central Auckland pickup and drop-off
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    Transport by Mercedes Benz luxury van
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    Free Wi-Fi on board
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    Professional driver/guide
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    Tickets for a guided tour of the Hobbiton Film Set
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    Free drink at The Green Dragon Inn (alcoholic or non-alcoholic)
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    Tickets for a guided tour of Waitomo Glowworm Caves (including boat ride)
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    Bottled water and light refreshments during the day
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    Lunch (available for purchase during stops).
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    Personal expenses and souvenirs.
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    Service charge for guides (optional).
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    Any optional activities or extras not mentioned in the tour description.

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  • Not allowed: Drones, Photography inside

What you can expect

Depart Auckland and embark on a scenic journey through the beautiful mountains of the Kaimai Range on a 2-hour drive to the Hobbiton Film Set. Relax aboard a luxury Mercedes vehicle equipped with free Wi-Fi and complimentary snacks and water.

On arrival, follow in the footsteps of your favourite Lord of the Rings characters on an official 2.5 hour guided tour of the 1,250-acre sheep farm where the film was shot. Get amazing views of the Kaimai Range as you are led through the site to discover the Hobbit Holes, Old Mill and Double-Arched Bridge. Stop for a complimentary drink at The Green Dragon Inn.

Continue to the Waitomo Glowworm Caves and learn about the amazing glowworms and the caves' historical and geological aspects on a guided boat ride. Sit back and relax, and enjoy the scenery on the return drive to Auckland, where you will get dropped off at your hotel on arrival.

Location

Activity location
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    • Auckland
    • Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Meeting/Redemption Point
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    • Auckland
    • Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
This activity is not accompanied by a Hong Kong licensed tour escort.