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Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves including Lunch

Name: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves including Lunch
Brand: Cheeky Kiwi Travel
Price: 379 NZD
Availability: InStock

From NZD$379

4.9

(1223 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

7/7/2026

Fantastic tour

An overall very pleasant tour. Hobbiton was engaging and beautiful, and the Waitomo glow worm caves were remarkable and serene. Both are must-sees if you’re visiting Auckland. Matt was patient, funny, and an excellent driver. Will definitely recommend Cheeky Kiwi Tours in the future for any family and friends who visit New Zealand.

mallorntree

7/5/2026

We can't recommend Cheeky Kiwi Travel Tours highly enough!

From the moment we booked, everything was exceptionally well organized. Communication was prompt, pick-up was exactly on time, and the entire day ran smoothly. Our guide and driver, Geoff, truly made the experience outstanding. He has an incredible knowledge of New Zealand's history, culture, and the areas we visited, and he shared fascinating stories throughout the day. He also used a headset while driving, so everyone in the van could clearly hear his commentary—a small detail that made a huge difference. He has a wonderful sense of humor and created a fun, relaxed atmosphere. He welcomed questions, happily answered them, and even sent links to many of the places and topics he discussed so we could learn more after the tour. He also took photos for guests along the way, making sure everyone came away with wonderful memories. One moment that really stood out was his kindness toward a guest from Chile who was having difficulty understanding English. Geoff helped her download a translation app that converted his commentary into Spanish in real time, allowing her to fully enjoy the tour. That level of care and inclusiveness says a great deal about the kind of guide he is and the company. The van was spotless, the ride was comfortable, and the included lunch at the restaurant was exceptional. We also enjoyed meeting fellow travelers from around the world, which made the day even more memorable. If you're considering a tour with Cheeky Kiwi, don't hesitate. We had a fantastic experience and will absolutely book with them again when we return to New Zealand in November. Thank you, Geoff, for making it such a memorable day!

Traavveeller

7/3/2026

Amazing experience

I had a wonderful experience with Cheeky Kiwi! Our tour was well organized, schedule was followed and lunch and snacks were provided. Dave, our tour guide was amazing! I highly recommend!

Marah j

6/30/2026

A Experience worth doing

Amazing experience very well organised and manged. Vicki our tour guide was amazing very knowledgeable and fun to spend the day with. The actual experiences Hobbiton and Waitomo caves are definitely a something you need to do if your visiting NZ

Brandon A

6/28/2026

Had a great time

Had a great time, no issues whatsoever. Vicky explained things well and gave a comprehensive and entertaining background on Hobbiton, Auckland, some New Zealand and Maori history and played great music in the van. Also had a fun surprise stopver for ice cream on the way back to Auckland. Will definitely recommend her to others.

Shalini Adams

6/23/2026

Exceptional Tour, Amazing Guide, and Immersive Experiences!

Could not have asked for a better experience! From pick up till drop off, the experience was very comfortable and enjoyable! Grant was an amazing tour guide and shared so much insight and history about Auckland and Aotearoa - made the long scenic drives more immersive! He also drove so smoothly, we all got to nap a bit in a midst of all the excitement. The short stops for incredible coffee and delicious (affordable ++) ice cream at the beginning and end of the trip were great additions to the tour! Being in a small group and not having to worry about picking up the tickets or finding where to go or booking lunch - just relaxing and enjoying the experience - made this tour super worth it!

Patricia M

6/21/2026

Cheeky Kiwi is amazing

Hi Cheeky Kiwi Team, My partner and I had an amazing experience from the moment we got picked up by Simon to the moment that he dropped us off. We enjoyed the journey, very beautiful and scenic. We loved hearing about Auckland’s history, agriculture and overall culture in general. Overall it was such an amazing experience and we really enjoyed every moment of it! Would highly recommend to our friends and family in Australia. Thank you!

Rhea N

6/21/2026

Unforgettable Memories

This is feedback from a Japanese participant who joined the tour today. The guide, who is kind, warm, and genuinely caring, creates a truly special sightseeing route that can only be described as the best possible experience. We can confidently recommend this to people all over the world. If you are looking for an unforgettable experience, do not hesitate to choose this service.

Kazuhisa M

6/20/2026

Wonderful day!! Great food! Beautiful drives and excellent tour guides. Highly recommend!!

Great experience. Very easy pick up and drop off and a wonderful day.

ramonal83

6/20/2026

Best for solo trip travellers!

The trip is really nice with our driver and tour guide Alessandro!! His detailed sharing enriches the trip a lot and he is really fun hhh Both attractions worth the time! So pretty and so nice to know more about the place!! Even solo travellers could enjoy the tour and making new friends here!! Love it

JANICE C

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