Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Auckland Scenic Tours, 145 Queen Street, Auckland Central, Auckland 0627 New Zealand
After leaving Auckland you will travel south over the Bombay Hills as you get elevated panoramic views of the Waikato Region and travel across the scenic Hauraki Plains to Matamata, the home of Hobbiton Movie Set.
Stop At: Hobbiton Movie Set, 501 Buckland Road Matamata, Hinuera 3472 New Zealand
Begin with a tour through the picturesque 1,250 acre sheep farm with spectacular views across the Kaimai Ranges. Your guide will escort you through the 10 acre site recounting fascinating details of how the Hobbiton Movie Set was created. Hobbit Holes, The Green Dragon Inn, The Mill and other structures can be viewed and you will see how this beautiful piece of Waikato farmland was transformed into the Shire from Middle-earth. Complimentary specially brewed beverages are available at the Green Dragon Inn as you complete your tour
Afterwards, enjoy a very “Kiwi” style lunch at the "Homestead" and get to share stories from Hobbiton and interact with your fellow travellers.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Waitomo Glowworm Caves, 39 Waitomo Village Road, Waitomo Caves 3943 New Zealand
You will then travel to the mesmerizing Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Be amazed by the thousands of magical glowworms as you glide silently by boat in the world famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Your guide on this 45-minute tour will likely be a descendant of the Maori Chief who originally explored the Caves and can share with you the remarkable history of the area. Walk through the majestic Cathedral Cave famous for its acoustics
Your return trip to Auckland will then take you initially through some of New Zealand’s most beautiful countryside before following northwards the majestic Waikato River, the longest river in New Zealand, part of the way back to Auckland. You will pass Ngaruawahia, the home of the Maori King; Taupiri with its very sacred Maori burial ground.
To complete that day, you will be taken back to your hotel in the Auckland CBD.
Duration: 4 hours
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Traveler pickup is offered
We pick up from all centrally Located Auckland Hotels, BNBs, Backpacker Hotels in the Central Business District. Any of the following or others(not mentioned) in the Central Business District.
We also have only 1 pick up location in South Auckland/Auckland Airport area which is the Sebel Manukau Hotel, 16 Lakewood Court, Manukau (approx 10 minutes from the airport)
Adina Apartments
Air BNBs- all Downtown CBC BNBs
Airedale Suites, 380 Queen Street
Ascotia off Queen
Attic Backpackers, 31 Wellesley Street West
Auckland City Hotel, 157 Hobson Street
Auckland Harbour Suites
Avani Metropolis
Backpackers-all CBD locations
Barclay Suites
Choice Backpackers, 10 Wellesley Street East
City Life
Copthorne, 150 Anzac Avenue
Cordis
Crowne Plaza
De Bretts Hotel
Dilworth
Econolodge
Empire Apartments
Fable Hotel
Gamma Hotel
Grand Chancellor, 1 Hobson Street
Grand Millennium
Haka Hotel & Suites, 2 Day Street (only)
Haka Lodge, 373 Karangahape Rd
Heritage
Hilton
Hobson Lodge, 224 Hobson Street
Holiday Inn Express, CBD
Ibis City (Wyndham Street)
Imagine
Kiwi International, 411 Queen Street
Mercure Auckland, 500 Queen St
Metropolis (Avani Metropolis)
MSocial
Nesuto Stadium Apartment Hotel, 40 Beach Road
Nesuto St. Martins, St. Martins Lane
Newton Lodge, 27 Cross Street
President Hotel
Princes Wharf Apartments
Pullman
Quadrant Hotel & Suites
Quest (all CBD locations)
Ramada Suites, 147 Victoria Street
Rydges
Sebel (both Viaduct Harbour and Quay West)
Sebel Manukau, 16 Lakewood Court, Manukau-for those staying near the airport
Sky City Grand
Sky City Hotel
Sofitel
SO Hotel, cnr Customs Street and Gore Street
Stamford Plaza
Star Park Apartments, 30B Swanson St
Star Queen Apartments, 438 Queen Street
Star Victoria Apartments, 64 Federal Street
Sudima, 63-67 Nelson Street
Swiss bel Suites
Travelodge, Packenham Street West, Wynyard Quarter
Voco
VR Auckland City, 188 Queen Street
VR Queen Street, 401 Queen Street
YHA Backpackers, 5 Turner Street
06:30 AM
11 hours(approx.)
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum age is 4 years
Not wheelchair accessible
A maximum of 14 people per booking (We can provide this tour to groups larger than 14 by discussions with Viator and ourselves)
Stroller accessible
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Not Wheel-Suitable Friendly as these are walking tours
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
We can provide NZ Safety Approved Child Car Seats and Booster Seats. We do not provide strollers or infant back packs
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : SanDiegoWanderlust
An amazing and magical day with Mike from Auckland City Tours to Hobbiton and the Waitomo Glowworm Caves. What a guy! That smile never left his face. He knew everyones name and where we were all from. He took pictures of all of us throughout the day. Mike kept track of everyone at each stop/location and kept the tour on track and on time. The two hour drive from Auckland was stunning. Mike's knowledge of the area was a plus. Such a gorgeous countryside. Hobbiton was fantastic. Definitely worth the trip. Glowworm Caves were magical and an added bonus was the beautiful Maori song by Charly our cave guide. Highly recommend this tour.
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Posted On : 2024-05-16
Posted By : Paul_C
Our driver and guide “ Magic” Mike was the best. He was very informative and went over the top to take care of his customers. He is one of the best I’ve seen in a long time. I would do this tripagain in a heartbeat.
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Posted On : 2024-05-16
Posted By : MerlynM2813
Thoroughly enjoyed the ride through the country and our pleasant, kind and knowledgeable guide, Jamie. Hobbiton blew my mind away. It was simply incredible.
The ride to the glowworm caves was also a treat. The lunch was special. And at the caves, it was both educational and awesome.
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Posted On : 2024-05-15
Posted By : Kathleen_L
Geoff our driver made the day complete with his knowledge, wit and how he kept us all safe and organized! Highly recommend this tour!
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Posted On : 2024-05-14
Posted By : Lealla_S
I would 100% recommend this trip. Good combination for Hobbit fans but Caves were something you just don’t see every day. Mike was great and kept the long day entertaining and moving.
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Posted On : 2024-05-14
Posted By : Sushant_D
Geoff was excellent! We really had a great time. Hobbiton was exactly how I imagined it would be and glow warm cave was great too.
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Posted On : 2024-05-13
Posted By : Greg_M
Mike was an awesome tour guide, lots of interesting facts to keep you entertained. Great guy! The glowworms were pretty unspectacular, Hobbiton was very cool.
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Posted On : 2024-05-12
Posted By : Rebecca_A
Very much enjoyed the tour, guide was great and transport was comfortable.
The Hobbiton set and Glowworm caves is worth visiting.
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Posted On : 2024-05-11
Posted By : Eric_K
Brenda, our guide, was excellent. Very knowledgeable about everything and super friendly. The tour was much better than expected. A great experience overall. Will definitely use their service in the future.
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Posted On : 2024-05-10
Posted By : Noppamast_S
Good timing. Professional tour guide, comfortable transportation, Mercedez Sprinte. Beautiful attraction.
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Posted On : 2024-05-10
