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A Hobbit-style house with a blue door, surrounded by colorful flowers and greenery. 1
A boat with people on a rocky shore, surrounded by a cave with bioluminescent organisms. 2
A stone bridge, a thatched-roof house, and a river. 3
A group of people standing in front of a sign that reads 'Welcome to Hobbiton Movie Set.' 4
A group of people in a raft navigating a cave with bioluminescent organisms. 5
By Aaliannz Tours & Transfers Ltd.
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Overview

  • Experience two of New Zealand’s most iconic attractions on this full-day tour combining the magical Hobbiton Film Set and the spectacular Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Travel through the scenic countryside and enjoy a journey into both fantasy and natural wonder.

    Your adventure begins at the Hobbiton Film Set, where you can explore the famous Shire from The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit films. Walk through the beautifully preserved village, see the hobbit holes, the Green Dragon Inn, and enjoy the stunning rolling green landscapes that brought Middle-earth to life.

    Continue to the Waitomo Glowworm Caves, where you will experience a magical underground world. Glide silently on a boat through glowworm-lit caves and witness thousands of tiny glowworms illuminating the cavern ceiling like a star-filled sky. Learn about the caves’ natural history and unique limestone formations along the way.

Activity location

  • Waitomo Glowworm Caves
    • 39 Waitomo Village Road
    • 3943, Waitomo Caves, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Waitomo Glowworm Caves
    • 39 Waitomo Village Road
    • 3943, Waitomo Caves, New Zealand

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Private transport
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    Admission fee
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    Bottled water
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    Entrance fee
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    Snacks
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    Air-conditioned vehicle
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    Everything that is not included

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Waitomo Glowworm Caves

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Discover the magical Waitomo Glowworm Caves, a natural wonder famous for thousands of glowworms lighting up the underground caverns. Travellers will take a guided boat ride through dark limestone caves, drifting silently beneath a glowing star-like ceiling. The experience combines natural history, geology, and pure wonder in one unforgettable underground journey.

Hobbiton™ Movie Set Tours

  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
Visit the world-famous Hobbiton Film Set, the original filming location of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies. Travellers can walk through the charming Shire, see the iconic hobbit holes, and explore the beautifully detailed village. Highlights include the Green Dragon Inn and stunning rolling green hills that make this one of New Zealand’s most magical destinations.

Location

Activity location

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    Waitomo Glowworm Caves
    • 39 Waitomo Village Road
    • 3943, Waitomo Caves, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Waitomo Glowworm Caves
    • 39 Waitomo Village Road
    • 3943, Waitomo Caves, New Zealand

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