12-Hour Private Hobbiton and Waitomo Caves Tour from Auckland
About This Tour
If you are a fan of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit movies, you will love exploring the charming village of the Hobbits at the Hobbiton Movie Set and disco...
Duration: 12 Hours · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Auckland, Matamata, Waitomo Caves · Languages: English
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What's Included
- English-speaking New Zealand tour guide with a vehicle
- Entrance ticket
Not Included
- All meals
- Personal expenses
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Meet your tour guide, who will pick you up from your hotel by 6:30 am. Then join a Hobbiton tour at around 9:30 am for about 2.5 hours. See the iconic Bag End, the Party Tree, the Green Dragon Inn, and more, while your guide shares fascinating stories and trivia about the making of the films and the details of the set. Have lunch at a nice cafeteria at Shire's Rest. Arrive at Waitomo Cave and join an hour-long guided tour of the cave. Enjoy the amazing lights of the glowworms as you walk through the caves with your guide, who will explain the history and geology of the area. Marvel at the stalactites, stalagmites, and other cave features. Head back to Auckland at around 7 pm.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Auckland, New Zealand · Tour start: Unnamed Road, Matamata 3472, New Zealand — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
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