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Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves including Lunch

From NZD$379

4.9

(1273 reviews)

Departs from: Tours from Auckland

Duration: 12 hours

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Discover two of New Zealand’s most famous attractions in one unforgettable day on this fully guided small group tour from Auckland. Experience the magic of Middle-earth at Hobbiton and marvel at the glowworm-lit world of Waitomo Caves, with plenty of time to enjoy each stop without feeling rushed. Travel in comfort through the rolling hills of the Waikato, led by one of our passionate guides who’ll bring the journey to life with stories, laughs, and secret surprises. Included is a delicious lunch, making this the perfect all-in-one North Island adventure.

Why you’ll love this

Step into Middle-earth on a 2.5-hour guided Hobbiton tour and enjoy a drink at The Green Dragon Inn

Cruise through the Glowworm Grotto in the world-famous Waitomo Caves

Travel in comfort through the beautiful Waikato countryside with stunning photo stops

Enjoy an included lunch featuring fresh local flavours

Meet friendly animals and discover charming Kiwi towns along the way

Experience a relaxed, small group tour that’s personal, fun, and full of stories

Itinerary

What’s included

Entry tickets to Hobbiton and Waitomo Caves

Fully guided small group tour experience

Delicious lunch (savoury item, sweet treat, and drink)

Snacks and bottled water

Modern, comfortable, luxury minibus with commentary

Why choose us

Famously passionate tour guides

Our guides share stories, laughs, and Kiwi charm on every journey.

Travel in comfort

Small groups, big comfort. Relax in our modern Mercedes minibuses with style and space.

Award-winning tours

Thousands of five-star reviews and top travel awards - experiences loved worldwide.

Kiwi owned. Kiwi operated

Proudly local and passionate about sharing authentic New Zealand with every traveller.

Stories worth sharing

9/15/2026

Massive, fantastic Hobbiton and Gloworm day!

What an amazing day! Definitely the highlight of our honeymoon so far! Ale our guide was fantastic, full of interesting info on all things Kiwi! The entire trip was really smoothly done and no hassle with anything, door to door service was great. Loved being able to just enjoy everything as it was so well organised we didn’t have to think of a thing! Lunch was huge and tasty! We have another cheeky kiwi tour booked for Friday and I’m sure it will be great too!!

Emma M

9/11/2026

Amazing day out at Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves

A great day trip from Auckland. You don’t need to be a Hobbiton fan to do this trip I have never watched the films and the set is absolutely amazing and thoroughly enjoyable for any age. The tour lasts around 2 hours and you are given plenty of time to take pictures the group sizes are around 20 people at Hobbiton so you don’t feel over crowded. The lunch stop provided by Cheeky Kiwi was great and a huge menu choice to choose from there was definitely something for everyone here. Next stop Waitomo Caves to see the glow worms great experience if like us you have never seen them. A great tour provided by Cheeky Kiwi if I had one improvement it would be to make less pick ups and make some central points for people to meet but I get the attraction is probably hotel pick ups. Would highly recommend this company

Sally1515

9/9/2026

An incredible experience not to be missed!

Thank you Hanoz for an amazing tour today. Wow! What an incredible experience. Thank you for all your tips & knowledge, not only of the tour destinations but of Auckland itself. We can’t recommend this tour enough. Even if you aren’t a big Lord of The Rings or Hobbit fan, you will still be in awe of it. Whilst it took a bit of time to get there, the scenery along the way was beautiful.

Debbie R

9/4/2026

Fantastic and informative tour

Booking a tour was well worth the time and stress it saved when I had only a short time to spend in New Zealand - didn't have to worry about any logistics and got to focus fully on enjoying the experience. Both Hobbiton and the glowworm caves were incredible, and our tour guide Dave really enhanced the experience by providing us lots of extra information about the area and letting us know what to expect during the day. It was also a nice opportunity as a solo traveler to get to meet some other friendly folks.

Ashley B

9/2/2026

Fantastic Hobbiton & Waitomo Glowworm Caves Tour!

We had an absolutely wonderful day on the Hobbiton & Waitomo Glowworm Caves Tour from Auckland, including lunch. Both Hobbiton and the Waitomo Glowworm Caves were amazing experiences and well worth visiting. A special mention goes to our driver and guide, Henoc, who made the whole trip even more enjoyable. He was friendly, professional, knowledgeable, and very helpful throughout the day. Henoc provided interesting information along the way and made sure everyone was comfortable and having a great time. The tour was very well organised, the lunch was enjoyable, and the combination of Hobbiton and the Glowworm Caves made for a perfect day trip from Auckland. Highly recommended! If you are visiting Auckland and want to experience two of New Zealand’s must-see attractions, this is a fantastic tour. And if you are lucky enough to have Henoc as your guide, you’re in for an even better experience!

Faizal M

8/31/2026

Super Star service

Excellent tour..hope u continue and be blessed

Randolph A

8/31/2026

It was a great experience for someone going on a solo trip for the 1st time

It was a great experience for someone going on a solo trip for the 1st time. The guide,Grant, was amazing and very knowledgeable. Besides the tour, the lunch selection was very good. Would definitely book with them again next time I come back.

Jimuel A

8/30/2026

Worth ever cent!

Best day trip I’ve had in ages! Loved it. Hobbiton is amazing, and being able to explore a hobbit hole just adds to the whole thing. The glow worms put on a great show for us in Waitomo too. Hanoz was brilliant - an excellent driver, informative and great company. Lots of little extras too.

Heather L

8/28/2026

Beautiful!

It was so much fun! Being there in person makes you wanna cry!

Magda S

8/27/2026

Great Tour

Great tour! You do everything you could want at Hobbiton (the gift shop was a little lacking). The glowworms seem gimcky but it is totally worth it and very cool experience!! We had Grant who was full of knowledge and made the long day great (this is a very long day!!)

Megan O