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What to bring

• Wear non-slip shoes as the cave floors are wet and slippery.
• Bring a warm jacket as the temperature of the cave can be cool.
• When you visit, make sure you've got a credit card or your phone set up for contactless payments (like Apple Pay or Google Pay).

What's not allowed

• Photography and videography are strictly prohibited in the Waitomo Glowworm Caves.
• Smoking, food, drink or litter are not allowed inside the cave.
• Pets are not allowed inside the cave.

Accessibility

• This experience is suitable for guests with reasonable mobility, with well-maintained paths and sturdy handrails throughout. However, it is not accessible for wheelchairs or prams/strollers.

Inclusions #

Waitomo Glowworm Caves Guided Tour

• 45-minute guided tour of Waitomo Gloworm Cave

• English-speaking guide of Maori descent

• Waitomo River boat ride

Ruakuri Cave Guided Tour (as per option selected)

• 1.5-hour guided tour of Ruakuri Cave

• English-speaking guide of Maori descent

Offbeat Waitomo Glowworm Cave Small-Group Guided Tour (as per option selected)

• 3.5-hour guided tour of Waitomo Glowworm Cave

• Exclusive access to a private cave system on a family farm

• Expert local guide

• Small group of up to 8 people

• Safety equipment & warm clothing

• Snack & hot drinks

From Auckland: Waitomo Glowworm Cave Guided Tour (as per option selected)

• 45-minute guided tour of Waitomo Gloworm Cave

• Round-trip hotel transfers from Auckland CBD

• English-speaking guide/driver

• Waitomo River boat ride

• Snacks & water

Step into Middle-earth™ with a guided walking tour of the iconic Hobbiton™ Movie Set.

• Everything you get: A 2.5-hour guided walking tour from The Shire’s Rest with access to the 12-acre Hobbiton™ Movie Set, visits to key spots like the hobbit holes and the Green Dragon Inn, behind-the-scenes filming insights, and entry to the movie set.
• Sights covered: Hobbit Holes, Bag End, The Mill, Double-Arched Bridge, The Party Tree, Green Dragon Inn, Party Marquee.
• Why choose this: A focused, well-guided experience that brings Middle-earth™ to life, perfect for LOTR fans seeking an authentic movie-set visit.

Inclusions #

• Entry tickets

• 2.5-hour fully guided tour

• Complimentary beverage in The Green Dragon Inn

Exclusions #

• Transport

What to bring

• A valid photo ID that matches the name on your booking.
• Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for outdoor terrain.
• Dress appropriately for the weather, as the experience takes place outdoors.

What’s not allowed

• Pets are not permitted, except for registered service animals.
• Alcohol, drugs, and any form of intoxication are strictly prohibited on the premises.
• Large bags, suitcases, and oversized luggage are not allowed on the tour.
• Outside food and beverages are not permitted unless specified in your ticket type.
• Smoking is not allowed anywhere on the movie set.

Accessibility

• The Hobbiton™ Movie Set Tour is not fully wheelchair accessible due to uneven outdoor terrain and gravel paths.
• Guests with limited mobility may find some areas difficult to access.

Additional information

• Bookings are essential for all tours and events; walk-ins are not guaranteed.
• Children must have a ticket allocated before arrival and be accompanied by a full-paying adult at all times.
• Check your tour duration and departure location before booking, as some tours and events have selected departures only.
• Transport to the site is not included.
• The experience involves a guided walking tour of approximately 2.5 hours (duration may vary by tour type).
• Additional food and beverages are only included if specified in your ticket; otherwise, these are at your own expense.
• Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time.
• The experience operates in most weather conditions; tours may be rescheduled or cancelled in extreme weather.

Expert-guided Hobbiton movie-set trip from Auckland with transfers, a drink at the Green Dragon Inn, and optional upgrades to a banquet lunch or an exclusive private tour.

• Everything you get: Round-trip hotel transfers from Auckland, scenic drive through the Waikato countryside, guided 2-hour tour of the Hobbiton Movie Set, optional visit to Alexander Family Sheep Farm and Shire’s Rest, & a complimentary drink at the Green Dragon Inn.
• Sights covered: 44 Hobbit Holes, Bag End, The Mill, The Party Tree, Green Dragon Inn, Alexander Family Sheep Farm, rolling green hills of the Shire.
• Why choose this: A great choice if you want to see Hobbiton without stretching your budget. Explore famous film spots, hear behind-the-scenes stories from your guide, and enjoy a drink where the Hobbits once gathered.
• Upgrade: Choose between a shared tour with a banquet lunch or a private tour of the movie set to make your Hobbiton experience more memorable.

Inclusions #

• Full-day guided tour to Hobbiton Movie Set

• Round-trip transfers from from selected pick-up points in Auckland

• Group or private guided(based on option selected)

• English-speaking tour guide

• Hobbiton banquet feast lunch (based on option selected)

• Complimentary beverage at the Green Dragon Inn

• Water and snacks (based on option selected)

• Luxury coach or luxury Mercedes sprinter minibus vehicle (based on option selected)

• Entry to Hobbiton movie set

What to bring

• If you have any special dietary requirements, it is recommended to pack your own lunch and snacks.
• Bring a charging cable, sunscreen, camera, a hat, or a cap for your trip.
• Pack for a weather-ready kit; who knows when the skies might decide to be moody?
• Bring local currency for meals, souvenirs, and extra delights not covered by the ticket.

What's not allowed

• Keep in mind that bikes and surfboards are not allowed on this experience.
• Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

Additional information

• Facilities: Free Wi-Fi, USB charging ports
• You are allowed to bring one large case and one carry-on bag per person.

What to bring

• Bring your towel, swimwear, shower gel, and shampoo for the adventure.
• When you visit, make sure you've got a credit card or your phone set up for contactless payments (like Apple Pay or Google Pay).

What's not allowed

• Camera equipment, tripod, selfie sticks, and GoPro are strictly prohibited in Ruakari Cave.
• Guests aged under 16 years and under 45kg are restricted from participating in this experience.
• Smoking, food, drink or litter are not allowed inside the cave.
• Pets are not allowed inside the cave.

Accessibility

• The experience is not accessible for wheelchair users, pram/stroller users, people with mobility issues, people with back and neck problems, and guests who don't have a moderate fitness level or are too small.

Additional information

• Facilities: Lockers, changing rooms, hot showers.
• This experience operates only with a minimum of 2 guests.
• No prior caving experience is needed. However, a good level of fitness is required.
• You do need to be comfortable in the water. However, swimming is not a necessity. You will have a floating tube and expert guides for this experience.
• Your guide will take photos of you on your tour, which you can purchase after the tour.

Inclusions #

• Full-day tour of Hobbiton Movie Set & Waitomo Glowworm Cave

• Round-trip hotel transfers from Auckland

• 2.5-hour guided tour of Hobbiton Movie Set

• 45-minute guided tour of Waitomo Glowworm Cave

• Coach tour, small group or private tour (as per option selected)

• English-speaking guide/driver

• Boat ride at Waitomo Caves

• Complimentary beverage at the Green Dragon Inn

• Lunch (as per option selected)

• Snacks & water

Hobbiton & Waitomo with lunch—affordable, memorable adventure.

• Book this if you want: A day tour that blends the cinematic charm of Hobbiton with the natural beauty of Waitomo Caves.
• What you'll get: Picnic lunch, guided tours of Hobbiton and Waitomo Caves with entry,, live commentary, round-trip transfers from Auckland, plus complimentary beverage at Green Dragon Inn
• What you'll see: The turquoise river running under the double-arched bridge and the bright blue door of Bilbo and Frodo Baggins hobbit home on Bag End
• Make the most of the boat ride through the grotto and watch the glowworms create a starry sky effect while your guide recounts the cave’s history and legends.

Inclusions #

• Full-day tour of Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Cave

• Round-trip hotel transfers from Auckland

• English-speaking guide

• Guided tour of Hobbiton Movie Set & Waitomo Caves

• Complimentary beverage at the Green Dragon Inn

• Boat ride at Waitomo Caves

• Picnic lunch

• Entry to Hobbiton Movie Set & Waitomo Caves

What to bring

• Wear non-slip shoes as the cave floors are wet and slippery.
• Bring a warm jacket as the temperature of the cave can be cool.
• When you visit, make sure you've got a credit card or your phone set up for contactless payments (like Apple Pay or Google Pay).

What's not allowed

• Photography, videography, smoking, food, drink or litter are not allowed inside the Waitomo Glowworm Cave.
• Oversized items including bikes, surfboards and your pet are not allowed on this tour.

Accessibility

• The Waitomo Glowworm Cave is suitable for guests with reasonable mobility, with well-maintained paths and sturdy handrails throughout. However, it is not accessible for wheelchairs or prams/strollers.

Additional information

• Children under the age of 7 must be in a child safety seat, as per the legal requirement in New Zealand.
• Children aged 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over on this tour.

Inclusions #

• Full-day, small-group tour of Waitomo Glowworm Cave, Rotorua, & Te Puia

• Round-trip hotel transfers from Auckland CBD

• 1.5-hour guided tour of Te Puia Geothermal Park

• 45-minute guided tour of Waitomo Glowworm Cave

• 20-minute guided driving tour of Rotorua city highlights

• English-speaking guide

• Waitomo River boat ride

• Kiwi bird-watching

• Snacks & water

What to bring

Ruakari Cave

• Bring a warm jacket as the cave can get cool.
• When you visit, make sure you've got a credit card or your phone set up for contactless payments (like Apple Pay or Google Pay).

Waitomo Glowworm Cave

• Wear non-slip shoes as the cave floors are wet and slippery.
• Bring a warm jacket as the temperature of the cave can be cool.
• When you visit, make sure you've got a credit card or your phone set up for contactless payments (like Apple Pay or Google Pay).

What's not allowed

Ruakari Cave

• Large backpacks are not allowed inside the cave.
• Smoking, food, drink or litter are not allowed inside the cave.
• Pets are not allowed inside the cave.

Waitomo Glowworm Cave

• Photography and videography are strictly prohibited in the Waitomo Glowworm Caves.
• Smoking, food, drink or litter are not allowed inside the cave.
• Pets are not allowed inside the cave.

Accessibility

Ruakari Cave

• This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible. Please note that the wheelchair and pram/ stroller should not exceed a width of 65cm due to the narrow passageways in the cave.

Waitomo Glowworm Cave

• This experience is suitable for guests with reasonable mobility, with well-maintained paths and sturdy handrails throughout. However, it is not accessible for wheelchairs or prams/strollers.

Additional information

Ruakari Cave

• Photography and video are permitted in selected areas of the cave.

Inclusions #

Ruakuri Cave

• 1.5-hour guided tour of Ruakuri Cave

• English-speaking guide of Maori descent

Waitomo Glowworm Cave

• 45-minute guided tour of Waitomo Glowworm Cave

• English-speaking guide of Maori descent

• Waitomo River boat ride

Inclusions #

• 1 or 2-day hop-on hop-off tour (as per option selected)

• Access to the Western Explorer Route

• Round-trip walk-up ferry transfers from Auckland To Waiheke Island (as per option selected)

• Mobile app with live bus tracking

What to bring

• Bring your swimsuit, towel, and walking shoes during the summer.

Accessibility

• Accessibility for wheelchair and stroller is limited, especially when the Deckers are not in service.

Additional information

• Dogs are not allowed inside the bus.
• Most ferries have fully licensed cafés, Wi-Fi, power points, luggage and bike racks. All ferries are equipped with toilets.
• Remember to thoroughly check your gear for pests before boarding, clean your footwear to remove soil and seeds, and ensure any food is in a sealed container.

Skip the crowds on a small-group tour with private cave access, gear & warm drinks.

• Everything you get: A 3.5-hour guided cave adventure with an expert guide, exclusive access to a private cave system on a family farm, a small group of up to 8 people, gear and clothing provided (thermals, fleece, shorts, boots, helmet), and complimentary photos, hot drink, and a snack after your tour.
• Why choose this: This isn’t your standard Waitomo cave tour. No handrails, no artificial lights, no paved paths, perfect for active travelers seeking an intimate, off-the-beaten-path experience.

Inclusions #

• 3.5-hour guided tour of Waitomo Glowworm Cave

• Exclusive access to a private cave system on a family farm

• Expert local guide

• Small group of up to 8 people

• Safety equipment & warm clothing

• Snack & hot drinks

What to bring

• When you visit, make sure you've got a credit card or your phone set up for contactless payments (like Apple Pay or Google Pay).

What's not allowed

• Large cameras and tripods are not allowed on this experience.
• This experience is restricted for guests under the age of 12 years and over the weight of 120kg (264.55lb).

Accessibility

• Elderly guests or those with mobility issues are restricted from participating in this experience.
• This experience requires a reasonable level of fitness as it involves 2 hours of hiking to get to Waitomo Glowworm Cave, including climbing over boulders, walking up hills, and wading through streams with rocks underfoot.

Additional information

• Facilities: Shower.
• Caving equipment includes thermals, fleece jumper, shorts, gumboots, socks, helmet & headlamp.
• Guests under the age of 16 years must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Explore Hobbiton and Rotorua’s geothermal and Māori cultural highlights in a single day on a small-group guided tour from Auckland.

• Everything you get: Round-trip hotel transfers from Auckland, English-speaking guide, guided tours of Hobbiton and Te Puia, entry to Hobbiton Movie Set and Te Puia Geothermal Valley, Pohutu Geyser, mud pools, Kiwi Conservation Center, Māori Arts School, Hobbiton banquet lunch or Hangi buffet dinner (if selected), complimentary drink at the Green Dragon Inn, water and snacks, Rotorua city driving tour and a souvenir guidebook.
• Sights covered: Hobbit Holes, Bag End, The Mill, The Party Tree, Green Dragon Inn, Pohutu Geyser, mud pools, Māori Arts and Crafts Institution, Kiwi Conservation Center, Te Puia Geothermal Valley.
• Why choose this: Perfect for fans of Middle-earth and New Zealand culture, this tour combines the Hobbiton film set with Rotorua’s geothermal wonders and Māori heritage, all with a knowledgeable guide and small-group comfort.
• Upgrades: Choose a Hobbiton banquet lunch or Hangi buffet dinner for a more immersive experience.

Inclusions #

• Full-day tour of Hobbiton, Rotorua, & Te Puia

• Round-trip hotel transfers from Auckland

• English-speaking guide

• Access to Pohutu Geyser, mud pools, kiwi viewing, & Maori Arts School

• Driving tour through Rotorua City

• Hobbiton banquet lunch (based on option selected)

• Hangi buffet dinner here (based on option selected)

• Complimentary beverage at the Green Dragon Inn

• Entry to Hobbiton Movie Set & Te Puia Geothermal Valley

• Complimentary guidebook here

What to bring

• Bring your own food if you have any special dietary requirements.
• Bring a charging cable, camera, sunscreen, and a hat or cap for the trip.
• Pack for a weather-ready kit; who knows when the skies might decide to be moody?
• Bring local currency for meals, souvenirs, and extra delights not covered by the ticket.

What's not allowed

• Keep in mind that bikes and surfboards are not allowed on this experience.
• Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

Accessibility

• This experience is not wheelchair accessible.
• This experience is not recommended for people with mobility, back or cardiovascular issues.

Additional information

• Facilities: Free Wi-Fi, USB charging ports.
• Children below 7 years must be in a child safety seat as per the legal requirement in New Zealand. Guests can mention their need for a safety or booster seat during the booking process.
• Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
• Guests are allowed to bring one large case and one carry-on bag per person. Guests will have to pay 40$ per item for additional luggage and must make the required arrangements with the operator before the day of the tour.
• It's recommended to wear a warm jacket along with comfortable shoes.