Rotorua to Auckland Via Hobbiton and Waitomo

See two iconic destinations in one day, Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Glow Worm Caves as you travel one way from Rotorua to Auckland!

This morning you are collected from your Rotorua accommodation by shuttle and are transferred to Hobbiton Movie Set.

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 the only part of the set remaining in New Zealand. You see 44 hobbit holes, the Mill and the Party Tree. At this stunning location, you can take a photo at the gate to Bilbo’s house, “Bag End”, looking out over the whole set to the hills in the distance. The tour ends with a visit to the Green Dragon Inn for a drink.

Following your drink, you will be treated to a sumptuous buffet lunch in the Party Marquee. There is time for shopping before your tour continues to Waitomo. (drive time 1 hr 20min).

On arrival in Waitomo, join a 45 minute guided tour of the incredible Waitomo Glow Worm Caves. Discover an ancient world 30 million years in the making. Enjoy the delicate cave formations and be wowed in the Cathedral, before taking the iconic boat ride through the glow worm grotto (subject to water levels). Marvel in silence at thousands of magical glow worms, which are unique to New Zealand before exiting the cave.

After your tour at Waitomo travel north to Auckland with an afternoon tea stop on the way (own cost).