Small-Group Tour: Hobbiton and Waitomo Day Exploration with Lunch from Auckland

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Auckland

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Embark on a small-group tour from Auckland to explore two iconic North Island destinations: Hobbiton and Waitomo. Discover the enchanting Hobbiton Movie Set and the incredible Waitomo Glow Worm caves on this day exploration with lunch included.

Duration: 12 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Taupiri - Make a brief stop on your way to Hobbiton to enjoy a coffee and use the restroom if necessary (the cafe may vary depending on the day).
Hobbiton Movie Set - Participate in a group tour of the Hobbiton Movie Set, followed by a refreshing drink at the Green Dragon. Afterwards, savor a delightful buffet lunch at the Party Marquee and…

What's Included

Admission to Hobbiton Movie Set & tour
Admission to Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Buffet Lunch in Green Dragon Marquee
Inner City Auckland Hotel Pickup + Drop-Off
Shopping voucher at Hobbiton Gift Shop
In-vehicle air conditioning
GST (Goods and Services Tax)

What's Not Included

Gratuities

Additional Information

Discover two iconic destinations of the North Island on a day tour from Auckland.
Journey south from Auckland to Hobbiton. Upon reaching Shire’s Rest, embark on a tour of the Hobbiton Movie Set. Explore 44 hobbit holes, the Mill, the double arch bridge, and the Party Tree. Capture a memorable photo at the gate of Bilbo’s house, “Bag End.” Conclude with a…

Location

SkyCity Auckland

Federal Street

If you have not confirmed an inner city hotel pick up time with us then our central meeting point is SkyCity Hotel entrance. Pick up from here is at 6.40am - If you are meeting here this will need to be confirmed with us. Please call to confirm the night prior - 0800 423 224

Cancellation Policy

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

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Jorge

Jan 12, 2026

Had the best day!! - We had the best time!! We traveled with our 2 kids, 9 and 11 and everyone loved it! We were a bit worried about the amount of driving but our driver Damian made it seem like it wasn’t much at all!! He was so kind, had lots of interesting information and a soothing voice, we all agreed we could hear him all day long 😆 100% recommend!!

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Climber51594299893

Jan 5, 2026

Spectacular! - A must do. Even though the trip was 12hr total, it didn’t even feel like a long time since we were always doing something. We stopped at Hobbiton and the glow worm caves, even making additional stops for Hokey Pokey ice cream/whittakers chocolate and to see a sculpture of the extinct Moa/feed the emus. Damion was an amazing guide, which is not unlike other Bush and Beach tours (we did their trip to Piha beach a few days before). Learned so much about New Zealand along the drive and saw the beautiful NZ countryside. My grandfather and I’s favorite day of the whole trip!

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Ben_f

Jan 4, 2026

Great time! Comfortable... - Great time! Comfortable van ride. Murry, our Informational and entertaining guide was great! I'd love to have him again for future adventures. Both Hobbiton and the Waitomo caves were great.

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Nick_f

Jan 3, 2026

Great tour! Plenty of... - Great tour! Plenty of time at Hobbiton for the tour, lunch, a drink at the green dragon and souvenirs. Wayne was great, knowledgeable and entertaining. It’s a long day but well worth the trip!

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801devonj

Dec 22, 2025

Amazing, fully recommend. - I’ve been on three tours with this company now but this was the most recent. I booked with them again instantly with no hesitation after the first day trip. The drivers are all super friendly and welcoming. They’re full of information and jokes. Can tell it’s a family run business and the trips truly feel like days out with old friends. I cannot recommend them enough.

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985terriw

Dec 12, 2025

Excellent tour - I highly recommend this tour! It gives you a great opportunity to see wonderful and unique sights in New Zealand without having to drive yourself around--plus you have commentary from local drivers about the country. There is quite a bit of driving, so don't feel bad about napping every now and then. This tour is worth it for the convenience; tickets and lunch are all taken care of. You just get chauffeured from place to place. Thank you Chris for being a great tour guide!

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Andrewfe330yf

Dec 4, 2025

Amazing experience! - Our tour guide was so nice and knowledgeable, and aside from getting us to and from the experiences, gave a lot of commentary as we travelled. The Hobbiton tour had so much detail and the nature was astounding. Getting to go into the hobbit-hole and have a meal by the Green Dragon was a special treat! The Waitomo caves were small and a bit short, but the worms were still a nice sight.

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Adrienne_w

Nov 28, 2025

Glow worms are a must see! - Absolutely loved the glow worm tour and Hobbiton was great as well. Enjoyed the buffet lunch - the food was flavorful and delicious. Kelly from Bush and Beach was our tour guide. He was very knowledgeable, knew lots of facts about Auckland, and excellent driver, and friendly guy. I highly recommend booking the tour through Bush and Beach. It was worth the fee for the full day tour.

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95nishar

Nov 24, 2025

Damian was one of the best guides we have ever had!! - We have done many tours throughout the world and Damian was one of the best guides we have ever had anywhere. He was more like a professor than a guide really because his depth of knowledge was so profound. Somehow, he was such an amazing storyteller also that even our teen twin daughter were mesmerized by all the historical and cultural information he gave throughout the trip. In addition , he was just the sweetest person you could imagine. The trip was worth it for him alone, but of course Hobbiton and Waitomo were both also thoroughly enjoyable for our entire family. Thank you Damian!!!!

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Robert_c

Jan 2, 2026

Good day out, efficient and scenic - Had a great day out. The mini bus was comfortable. Hobbiton was great, absolutely beautiful and well worth the trip. The Waitamo caves were also stunning. Highly recommended day out. The only thing that dampened it was our tour guide - who was lovely - did make some comments that made me feel uncomfortable and also put a bit of a cloud on the mood/vibe.

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From $290

up to 10 guests

1 - Adult