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Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour from Auckland
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Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour from Auckland
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- 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 experience 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.
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What you can expect during your visit
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
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(888) 651-9785
12 hours (approx.)
Pickup from select hotels
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Overview
The fictional, yet globally famous, village of Hobbiton and the Waitomo Caves rank among the most popular sites of interest in New Zealand. On this tour, visit both sites in one day—see the home of Bilbo Baggins and explore Waitomo’s subterranean caverns—and enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour—limited to 12 people.
- Visit Hobbiton and the Waitomo Caves from Auckland
- Hit two of the North Island’s most famous attractions in one day
- Small-group tour, limited to 12 people
- Hassle-free round-trip travel from central Auckland
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What's Included
Small Group and Fully Guided Tour
Bottled water
Snacks
Entry Tickets
Gratuities
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Food and drinks, unless specified
Optional extras and activities - please select the tour option you want at time of booking
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Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 11 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years.
- 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.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
- Children 7 years old and under are required to travel in a child safety car seat. If you don't have a car seat one can be provided, please contact us at least 24 hours in advance to arrange this.
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
- OPERATED BY Cheeky Kiwi Travel
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- 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 experience 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.
Learn more about cancellations.
Frequently Asked Questions
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour from Auckland?
A:The policies on face masks and attendee health are:
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour from Auckland?
A:The policies on sanitization are:
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour from Auckland?
A:The policy on social distancing is:
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Q:
What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour from Auckland?
A:The policies on staff health & safety are:
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
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- "It's about a 2.5 hour drive to Hobbiton, you'll spend a couple hours there, then off to Waitomo (about 1 hour away) and do that tour." See review
- "It's a long ride but the trip is shortened by combining two great activities on one journey." See review
- "We highly recommend taking this tour if you’re interested in seeing the movie set." See review
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Ester_A
, Jul 2022
Excellent tour
Marinus_V
, May 2022
2022 Hobbiton holiday
Ronel_B
, Mar 2022
So glad we went there
Joe
, Dec 2020
Hobbiton was one of the highlights of our time in New Zealand, and Waitomo Caves was an added plus (we had never been to a glow worm cave before). We were fortunate to have taken our trip in January, before COVID affected everyone’s travel experiences. Our driver, with Cheeky Kiwi Tours, was very good, full of information, helpful, and made the tour fun. If you are at all a fan of The Hobbit, or Lord of the Rings, or seen either of the movies, Hobbiton is almost a must see, it was a delight to wander the movie set!
A long day but we’ll worth the time spent!
Michael_S
, Mar 2020
Highlight of our trip!
Aria_P
, Mar 2020
We were fortunate to have a private tour with Grant and Jonesie. They provided a very informative and fun trip to Hobbiton and the Waitomo Caves. Grant is very knowledgeable about NZ and shared all his learnings and fun facts. They went out of their way to ensure we had a great time!
We greatly enjoyed this tour and recommend to anyone visiting Auckland. You will not be disappointed!
Hobbiton and the glow worm caves
Monique_K
, Mar 2020
Hobbiton was an awesome experience. It was like stepping into the Hobbits and Lord of the Rings movies for real. The Waitomo Caves were just as amazing. The glow worms were beautiful as was the cave. Our driver Lance was awesome, fun, funny, great guy. Also the tour guides for Hobbiton and the caves were also awesome.
Great Excursion
Robert_K
, Mar 2020
Both Hobbiton and the caves were very enjoyable. We are not big "Lord of the Rings " fans but really enjoyed touring the set. There are no interiors, just the door ways and most don't open. However the set is very well maintained. Our guide "Lady Gaga" was excellent, took pictures for everyone on the tour. In the cave temperature is around 62 degrees Fahrenheit. There are a number of up and down stairs in low light and some walking in the dark. Our guide Marlin was excellent very informative and a good sense of humor. The boat portion of the tour is probably only 3-4 minutes but is spectacular. The bad news is you spend a lot of time in the bus, 3 hours to get to Hobbiton, 1.5 hours to get to the cave and 2-3 hours depending on traffic to return to Auckland. But this is the only way to see attractions unless you rent a helicopter.
This is the tour to choose
Jacob_A
, Mar 2020
We highly recommend taking this tour if you’re interested in seeing the movie set. The glow worm caves are really something special. You cannot do either of these tours without being guided and this particular tour was one of the best organized we had ever been on. If the cost seems high, keep in mind that admission tickets to both tours will run you about $120 USD. This doesn’t include a tour guide who will pick you up from the hotel and ensure that you have a great day. We stopped for bathroom breaks and snacks, and our guide had great suggestions for lunch, if you don’t choose the bbq, or you can bring your own. The pace was good for everyone in our tour group who were of mixed ages, and our guide was fantastic at helping us make friends with those on our tour.
Fun for all - Lord of the Rings fans or not
SHERRY_C
, Feb 2020
Incredible day!
Kimberley_W
, Feb 2020
Hobbiton/glow worm caves
Mariam
, Feb 2020
A must if ever in Auckland
Darren_L
, Feb 2020
Even without us being LOTR/Hobbit fans, the experience was so encapsulating. Our guide, Martin, was extremely knowledgeable throughout the entire day, often telling stories about the surrounding areas from Auckland to Waitomo giving us incite into the Auckland and north island community.
unforgettable memory
karenlam2628
, Feb 2020
highly recommend this tour:
1) sharp on time to pick us up at hotel;
2) our driver (lens), he is tour guide also, very helpful and take good care to all of us, provide water and snacks always;
3) every points pick us up on time, he basically earlier arrive to waiting us;
4) very beautiful in hobbiton and have an unforgettable memory in there;
5) this is the 2nd time I visited Waitomo Caves but this time the quantity of glow worm were much more than last year, its full of the cave, very beautiful.
Outstays
Robert_W
, Feb 2020
Lovely Shire
djcstarnes
, Feb 2020
Hobbiton and Caves
EdwinRivera00646
, Feb 2020
Passion on Display
liefgoodson
, Feb 2020
First time in Auckland
theresachee
, Feb 2020
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