Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Tour with Lunch from Auckland
Overview
Discover two of New Zealand’s top attractions in one unforgettable day. Our small-group Hobbiton & Waitomo tour gives you more - more time to explore, more comfort, and thoughtful touches that set us apart.
With a maximum of 15 guests, enjoy a relaxed pace, surprise photo stops, and secret encounters along the way. Led by passionate guides and including a delicious lunch, this is the ultimate North Island adventure
Due to the delicate ecosystem within the Waitomo Caves, photography is not permitted inside. This policy helps protect the glowworms, ensuring the preservation of this unique environment.
What's Included
- Lunch Sit down - free choice from a set menu
- Complimentary Auckland CBD Hotel pickup (select locations only)
- Safety/booster seat for children aged 7 & younger (please advise if you prefer to provide your own)
- Water & snacks provided
- Hobbiton Movie Set & Waitomo Caves Tour
- Fully Guided Small Group Tour with local driver/guide
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Due to the delicate ecosystem within the Waitomo Caves, photography is not permitted inside.
- Restroom on board
Meeting and Pickup
*If no pickup is selected at time of booking, you will be allocated our default meeting point (SkyCity Hotel). You are welcome to update this at any time. If your location isn’t listed, please choose your nearest available option & meet us there.*Pick-ups can begin up to 20 minutes before the tour departure time, depending on location. To ensure a smooth start, please be ready and waiting outside 5 minutes prior to your specific pickup time.*Pick-up locations are carefully planned for each tour and may vary by day. If your pick-up location changes, kindly inform us in advance.*Our guides make multiple stops and may arrive within a 10-minute window. We are unable to wait for late guests.
What To Expect
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Auckland Central (pass by)
Waikato Region (pass by)
Waitomo Glowworm Caves
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Otorohanga
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Hobbiton Movie Set
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Karapiro
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Auckland
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
- A moderate amount of walking is involved. Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.
- Bus tour operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
- The legal drinking age is 18, and ID may be required
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Tour with Lunch from Auckland?
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Activity code: C-56760P31
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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).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Lunch. Sit down - free choice from a set menu.
- Complimentary Auckland CBD Hotel pickup (select locations only).
- Safety/booster seat for children aged 7 & younger (please advise if you prefer to provide your own).
- Water & snacks provided.
- Hobbiton Movie Set & Waitomo Caves Tour.
- Fully Guided Small Group Tour with local driver/guide.
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase).
- Due to the delicate ecosystem within the Waitomo Caves, photography is not permitted inside.
- Restroom on board.
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 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. 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 Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Tour with Lunch from Auckland is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves 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
- LunchSit down - free choice from a set menu
- Complimentary Auckland CBD Hotel pickup (select locations only)
- Safety/booster seat for children aged 7 & younger (please advise if you prefer to provide your own)
- Water & snacks provided
- Hobbiton Movie Set & Waitomo Caves Tour
- Fully Guided Small Group Tour with local driver/guide
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Due to the delicate ecosystem within the Waitomo Caves, photography is not permitted inside.
- Restroom on board
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
- A moderate amount of walking is involved. Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.
- Bus tour operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
- The legal drinking age is 18, and ID may be required
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
