3-Day Auckland, Hobbiton and Waitomo Tour

Auckland, New Zealand

Join this exciting 3-day tour for the chance to visit the Hobbiton Move Set and Waitomo Caves! Experience a wide range of unique activities, admission fees, accommodation and lunch at Hobbiton included. Tour begins upon your arrival at Auckland airport with 2-nights’ accommodation in Auckland included.

Day One
You will be met at Auckland International Airport upon your arrival. From here, transfer to your Auckland central city hotel, the remainder of your day and evening at leisure.  

Day Two
Depart Auckland and begin your action packed day at the famous Hobbiton. On arrival at Shire’s Rest you embark on your Hobbiton movie set tour. This location is the largest “green set” in the world and a beautiful natural setting. You’ll see 44 hobbit holes, the Mill and double arch bridge, the party tree, Bilbo’s house “Bag End” and the Green Dragon Inn. Be treated to a delicious Hobbiton-style themed buffet lunch, fit for a hobbit, at the Shire Party Marquee.  

Next, visit Ruakuri Glowworm Caves, a stunning limestone cave formation. Ruakuri Cave offers a captivating blend of Waitomo’s most compelling subterranean experiences. Journey down through the spectacular spiral entrance, and marvel at the softly folding shawl-like limestone formations and crystal tapestries. Hear the distant thunder of the subterranean waterfalls and get up close to the glowworms. Ruakuri Cave is New Zealand’s longest guided underground walking tour and an experience.

Finally, travel to the Otorohanga Kiwi House, the best place to see Kiwi in New Zealand! The Otorohanga Kiwi house is New Zealand’s most personal wildlife experience where you will learn more about the Kiwi bird through talks with their keepers and view active Kiwi up-close and personal via a feeding display that takes place on your tour.  Travel back to Auckland on board our luxury coach, taking in the stunning scenery that New Zealand has to offer.  

Day Three
Enjoy a morning of leisure. Your tour will conclude at the hotel upon check out.