Hobbiton and Waitomo Caves Small Tour from Auckland
Overview
Premium Small-Group Tour – Just 6 Guests on Average!
With an average of 6 guests and a maximum of 8, enjoy a relaxed and personal journey to Waitomo and Hobbiton.
Please note: Group sizes may exceed 8 during peak periods.
Discover two of New Zealand's iconic attractions in one day. Explore the spectacular Waitomo Caves, famous for their limestone formations and magical glowworms.
Next, visit Hobbiton, where you can wander among charming hobbit homes and picturesque gardens. The Beyond the Door experience lets you step inside a Hobbit home for a glimpse of its cozy interior.
Finish your day with a complimentary drink at the Green Dragon Inn.
Cruise passengers: Due to the long tour duration, this tour may not be suitable for cruise passengers. Please check your ship's schedule carefully before booking.
Important: Departure times may vary depending on Hobbiton ticket availability. Please check our pickup time confirmation and reply to our message.
What's Included
- Pick up and drop off from Auckland CBD.
- Admission fee of Hobbiton movie set tour
- Admission fee of Waitomo glowworm caves tour
- Visit the world-famous iconic spotlights of New Zealand.
- Complimentary beverages at Green Dragon Inn.
- Fully guided return transfers from Auckland.
- Breakfast
- Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
- Dinner
- Lunch Lunch is not included, but we will have a lunch break at a local café. Please note that the cost of the meal will be at your own expense.
Meeting Location
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Auckland Central (pass by)
Waitomo Glowworm Caves
50 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Waikato Region (pass by)
Hobbiton Movie Set
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Hobbiton™ Movie Set Tours
2 hours 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Auckland Central (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour includes transportation time to and from Auckland, so the total duration will be approximately 11 hours.
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Hobbiton and Waitomo Caves Small Tour from Auckland?
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Key West Private Charters 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.
- Pick up and drop off from Auckland CBD.
- Admission fee of Hobbiton movie set tour.
- Admission fee of Waitomo glowworm caves tour.
- Visit the world-famous iconic spotlights of New Zealand.
- Complimentary beverages at Green Dragon Inn.
- Fully guided return transfers from Auckland.
- Breakfast.
- Tea and coffee. Coffee and/or Tea.
- Dinner.
- Lunch. Lunch is not included, but we will have a lunch break at a local café. Please note that the cost of the meal will be at your own expense.
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 and Waitomo Caves Small Tour from Auckland is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Hobbiton and Waitomo Caves Small Tour from Auckland will be included in your confirmation email from Key West Private Charters. 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
- Pick up and drop off from Auckland CBD.
- Admission fee of Hobbiton movie set tour
- Admission fee of Waitomo glowworm caves tour
- Visit the world-famous iconic spotlights of New Zealand.
- Complimentary beverages at Green Dragon Inn.
- Fully guided return transfers from Auckland.
- Breakfast
- Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
- Dinner
- LunchLunch is not included, but we will have a lunch break at a local café. Please note that the cost of the meal will be at your own expense.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour includes transportation time to and from Auckland, so the total duration will be approximately 11 hours.
