Explore Waitomo and Hobbiton from Auckland to Rotorua - Full-Day Tour

Experience the Waitomo Glow-worm Caves and Hobbiton Movie Set on this full day tour from Auckland to Rotorua.

Head to the famous Waitomo Glow-worm Caves for a 45 minute guided tour of this underground wonder where you'll learn about the amazing glow-worms in the limestone caves formed over 30 million years ago. Finish the tour with a small boat cruise through the glowworm grotto.

Then travel to Matamata, home of the Hobbiton Movie Set, the world-famous filming location for The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbiton movies.

At the end of your visit to the Hobbiton, board your coach for the journey back to Rotorua.

Itinerary

From 7:15 am: Hotel pickups commence (Complimentary hotel pick-up/drop-off available from selected inner-city hotels)

7:45am: Arrive at Sky City Coach Terminal (102 Hobson St.), check in and board

8:00am: Coach departs Auckland

11:00am: Arrive at Waitomo Caves for guided tour

12:30pm: Depart Waitomo Caves

2:00pm: Arrive at Hobbiton Movie Set for guided tour

5:00pm: Depart Hobbiton Movie Set

6:15pm: Arrive at Rotorua (1167 Fenton Street)

6:20pm: Hotel drop offs commence (Complimentary hotel pick-up / drop-off available from selected inner-city hotels)