Private Tour [2 Days]: Waitomo Caves & Hobbiton Movie Set Tour

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2 days (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Overview

Plan an adventure out of the city with one of our top escapes from Auckland. There are so many amazing things to do in Auckland but if you have a few extra days, it’s also the perfect time for exploring other areas of the North Island. There is an array of scenic landscapes and rugged coastlines lying just outside the city, waiting for you as we start moving outside the city. Be captivated by thousands of magical glow-worms as you glide silently by boat in the world-famous Waitomo Glow-worm Caves and walk into the real-world landscape of Middle Earth on a walking tour of the Hobbiton™ Movie Set, where you get a behind-the-scenes look at ‘The Lord of the Rings’ and ‘The Hobbit.’ Listen to spell-binding tales of how Hobbiton came to be.

What's Included

Chance to step into a real The Lord of the Rings film set
Leave you open-mouthed, awe-struck and humbled by the sheer majesty of nature
Private transportation
Explore the time in a landscape of steaming thermal wonderland
Admission to fully guided 45 minutes experience Waitomo Glow Worm Cave
Luxurious temperature controlled transportation
Fully guided private return transfers from Auckland
Rotorua city highlights – Government gardens, thermal springs & Polynesian spa (Entry Not Included)
Refreshments and water onboard
Lunch
Admission to fully guided 90 minutes experience at the Waitomo Ruakuri Cave
Marvel at awe-inspiring stalactites and stalagmites during the iconic Glow-worm Caves
Admission to boat ride on an underground stream through the Waitomo Glowworm Caves
In-vehicle air conditioning
Pick up and drop off from Auckland
Cafe Style lunch at Waitomo.
Admission to 2.5 hours fully guided experience at Hobbiton movie set (incl. Buffet Lunch).
On-board WiFi
Remarkable 360-degree views of the rolling Kaimai Ranges
A local English-speaking tour escort throughout the journey
Wander through Hobbit holes built for the films and Bagshot Row
Complimentary Hobbiton beverages - Ale, cider, ginger beer or an English dark beer
4 Star Hotel Accommodation on Twin Sharing Basis including Breakfast.
Amazing photo opportunities in front of every hobbit holes
Complimentary High-Speed Internet onboard

Dinner
Polynesian spa (Entry Not Included)

What To Expect

Day 1

Waitomo Glowworm Cave and Ruakuri Twin Cave Experience (incl. Cafe Style Lunch)

Auckland Central

We pickup travellers from most locations in the Auckland CBD location. If your pickup location is not available on the list, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will do our very best to accommodate your request.

The Bombay Hills are a range of hills to the south of Auckland, New Zealand. Though only a small and seemingly insignificant range of hills, they lie at the southern boundary of the Auckland region, and serve as a divide between Auckland and the Waikato region. directly named after the ship Bombay, The ship itself was named after the Indian city of Bombay (now Mumbai). Bombay Means: a breed of black short-haired medium-sized cat.

We stop to get some great coffee at your own expense and a comfort break before we continue our journey into the Waikato region.

Te Awamutu

Te Awamutu calls itself the ‘Rose Capital of New Zealand’. During the blooming season, November to April, the garden next to the visitor centre is a technicolour dream as 2000 rose bushes turn on the charm.

Ruakuri Cave

Discover a captivating blend of Waitomo's most compelling subterranean experiences in Ruakuri Cave on NZ’s longest underground walking tour and an experience that must be seen to be believed. Get up-close to the glow-worms in this solar powered cave. Journey down through the spectacular spiral entrance, and marvel at the softly folding shawl-like limestone formations and crystal tapestries. Hear the distant thunder of the subterranean waterfalls while getting up close and personal with the glow-worms.

Waitomo Glowworm Caves

Travel in style from Auckland to this amazing destination located in the King Country of the Waikato, which takes about 3 hours when driving south from Auckland. Be amazed by thousands of magical glowworms above as you glide silently by boat in the world famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves. The enchanting Waitomo Caves have been attracting visitors for more than 120 years, thanks to their incredible limestone formations and luminescent glowworms. Ride a boat beneath thousands of tiny glow-worms inhabit the cave and put on a mesmerising light display likened to the twinkling night sky.

Day 2

Rotorua City Highlights & Hobbiton Movie Set Tour (Incl. Buffet Lunch at Party Marquee)

This day we start our morning exploring the geothermal city highlights by visiting the stunning locations in the heart of Rotorua. Explore historic gardens that surround a Tudor-style spa bath house and an ornate Mediterranean-style public swimming pool. Peer through the steam into ancient bubbling geothermal pools.

Hobbiton Movie Set

Experience the world famous Hobbiton Movie Set where you'll see the intricately created 'Hobbit holes', the Green Dragon Inn, the Party Tree and so much more cinematic magic! Immerse yourself in the sights, smells, sounds and tastes of the Shire as featured in the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit trilogies followed by a delicious buffet lunch served inside the festive Party Marquee. Your meal is served in a buffet style from a specially themed table, bursting with hobbit fare, with shared table seating to dine family style with your group.

Auckland Central

After an exhilarating fun-filled adventure experience at Rotorua, it is now time to head back to Auckland to conclude your evening and drop-off at your hotel in Auckland. We can also drop you at your accommodation in Rotorua if you are staying locally in the region.