Small-Group Hobbiton and Waitomo Day Tour with Lunch from Auckland
Overview
Experience two North Island icons on a day tour from Auckland.
Travel south from Auckland to Hobbiton. On arrival at Shire’s Rest you embark on your Hobbiton Movie Set tour. You see 44 hobbit holes, the Mill and double arch bridge and the Party Tree. At this stunning location you can take a photo at the gate to Bilbo’s house, “Bag End”. Finish with a visit to the Green Dragon Inn for a drink.
Following your drink, you will be treated to a sumptuous buffet lunch in the marquee & some time to shop before continuing on to Waitomo.
On arrival in Waitomo, join a 45 minute guided tour of the incredible Waitomo Glow Worm caves. Enjoy the delicate cave formations and be wowed in the Cathedral, before taking the iconic boat rode through the glow worm grotto (subject to water levels). Marvel in silence at thousands of magical glow worms.
Return to Auckland in the early evening.
*tours at both Hobbiton and Waitomo join larger groups*
What's Included
- Shopping voucher at Hobbiton Gift Shop
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Inner City Auckland Hotel Pickup + Drop-Off
- Admission to Hobbiton Movie Set & tour
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Admission to Waitomo Glowworm Caves
- Buffet Lunch in Green Dragon Marquee
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pick up from inner city Auckland accommodation included. The tour departs the city at 6.50am with pick ups in the central city between 6.20-6.50am - we ask that you reconfirm your pick up location with us directly (although we will message you through the Viator system not long after the booking is made). If you have not confirmed your pick up with us, we ask that you reconfirm with us 24 hours prior to the tours departure.
Corner Victoria and
Federal Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Hobbiton Movie Set
3 hours Admission Ticket Included
The Green Dragon Inn
15 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Waitomo Glowworm Caves
45 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travellers with walking difficulties
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes and suitable outdoor clothing
- Pick up and drop off from inner city Auckland accommodation included
- Please reconfirm your pick up time 24 hours before the tours departure
- Please note the tours at Hobbiton and Waitomo are walks - including stairs
- Tour available for ages 5+ - not suitable for infants
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZDT).
- Shopping voucher at Hobbiton Gift Shop.
- GST (Goods and Services Tax).
- Inner City Auckland Hotel Pickup + Drop-Off.
- Admission to Hobbiton Movie Set & tour.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Admission to Waitomo Glowworm Caves.
- Buffet Lunch in Green Dragon Marquee.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Small-Group Hobbiton and Waitomo Day Tour with Lunch from Auckland is as follows:
- Not recommended for travellers with walking difficulties
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Small-Group Hobbiton and Waitomo Day Tour with Lunch from Auckland will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Shopping voucher at Hobbiton Gift Shop
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Inner City Auckland Hotel Pickup + Drop-Off
- Admission to Hobbiton Movie Set & tour
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Admission to Waitomo Glowworm Caves
- Buffet Lunch in Green Dragon Marquee
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travellers with walking difficulties
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes and suitable outdoor clothing
- Pick up and drop off from inner city Auckland accommodation included
- Please reconfirm your pick up time 24 hours before the tours departure
- Please note the tours at Hobbiton and Waitomo are walks - including stairs
- Tour available for ages 5+ - not suitable for infants
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers
