Private Tour: Hobbiton & Waitomo Glowworm Cave Experience
Embark on a full-day adventure tour on our private luxury vehicle from Auckland to see New Zealand's two most famous attractions in one day. Grab a great value Hobbiton Movie Set tour, the award-winning attraction made famous by the popular Lord of the Rings and Hobbit movies where you'll see the intricately created 'Hobbit and float down a boat cruise on an underground river lit by twinkling glowworms including a sumptuous BBQ buffet lunch.
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Stop At: Auckland Central, Auckland Central, North Island
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.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Bombay Hills, Waikato 2472, New Zealand
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.
Stop At: Robert Harris, 2189 Gordonton Road, Taupiri 3791, New Zealand
We stop to get some great coffee at your own expense and a comfort break before we continue our journey into the Waikato region.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Te Awamutu, Te Awamutu, Waikato Region, North Island
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.
Stop At: Waitomo Glowworm Caves, 39 Waitomo Village Road, Waitomo Caves 3943 New Zealand
We then depart to stop for a BBQ style buffet lunch before we uncover the magical beauty of Waitomo Caves. Be amazed by thousands of magical glowworms above as you glide silently on a 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 which inhabit the caves and put on a mesmerising light display, likened to the twinkling night sky. After re-joining the luxury coach, we will be back to Auckland at the end of the day.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Hobbiton Movie Set, 501 Buckland Road Matamata, Hinuera 3472 New Zealand
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.’ Pause at the Green Dragon™ Inn to for a draft of Hobbit™ Southfarthing™, see the remarkable detailing that brought Hobbiton™ to life on screen, and visit the places where key scenes were created. Look at Bag End, where Frodo and Bilbo’s adventures began. Get lost among the hobbit holes and visit the Green Dragon Inn, the mill and the Party Tree. Listen to spell-binding tales of how Hobbiton came to be. Your guide will escort you around the set, showing the intricate detailing, pointing out the most famous locations and explaining how the movie magic was made.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Auckland Central, Auckland Central, North Island
After an exhilarating fun-filled adventure experience at Waitomo & Hobbiton, it is now time to head back to Auckland to conclude your evening and drop-off at your hotel in Auckland.
Duration: 15 minutes
Informacion Adicional
"Infant seats available"
"Near public transportation"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Please wear comfortable clothing suitable for the conditions, Sun protection, jacket/warm layer, & any essential personal items."
"Easy and good fitness level required."
"This is a guided walking tour and sensible walking footwear is recommended."
"Bring a camera or a phone with camera capability as Hobbiton is the perfect place to get some great travel photos."
"You must be at least 18 years of age and present a valid photo ID in order to consume alcohol."
"No photography is permitted inside the Waitomo caves, and cameras and Go Pros cannot be taken on the tour."
"Tours are suitable for people of all ages and average fitness. Our scenic walks are short and optional. Please let our guide know at check in if you have any fitness concerns."
"Tours operate in all weather conditions; umbrellas are provided in the event of rain."
"We can accommodate a stroller or a pram, provided it is fully collapsible and can fit in the luggage compartment of our buses."
"The caves are accessible to those with reasonable mobility, as there are good handrails and paths. There is no wheelchair access."
"We stay dry – the tour does not involve using a wet suit or abseiling or river rapids, it’s very easy."
"The tour takes place in the outdoors and cave temperatures are cool even in summer (10°C/50°F) so we do recommend bringing a jacket and comfortable walking shoes."
"You must be able to climb and descend stairs and walk on unpaved or uneven terrain."
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Start Time:
06:30 AM
Duration: 13 Hours
Start location: Mövenpick Hotel Auckland, 8 Customs Street East, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
Traveler pickup is offered
Airports- Auckland Intl Airport, Auckland Central, Auckland New Zealand
Ports- Princes Wharf, 137-147 Quay Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
- Fullers360 Self Service Ticket Kiosks, 107 Quay Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
Cancellations and refunds:
All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
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