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Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour from Auckland

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Experience the world-famous Lord of The Rings Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Glowworm Caves in one day. This unforgettable combo tour includes two of the top tourist attractions in the North Island.

Experience the world-famous Lord of The Rings Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Glowworm Caves in one day. This unforgettable combo tour includes two of the top tourist attractions in the North Island.

Highlights

  • Hobbiton & Alexander Family Sheep Farm
  • Waitomo Glowworm Caves
  • Secret Animal Viewing Stops
  • Waikato Farming Region

Our small group tour from Auckland combines two of the North Islands top attractions! Your adventure-packed day will include guided tours of both Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Led by our passionate tour guides and run in modern, comfortable minibuses packed with extras ensuring your comfort and safety. We at Cheeky Kiwi Travel are dedicated to providing the best tours by keeping groups small, having awesome guides and taking you to the top locations. With secret stops along the way, wildlife viewings, comfortable vehicles, complimentary refreshments and many other pleasant surprises ensure our tours are an experience to remember..

Itinerary

  • Auckland - As we leave New Zealand’s largest city behind your guide will set the tone for the day and point out places of interest.
  • Waikato - A scenic drive through the countryside with mighty rivers, stunning mountain backdrops and perfect photo opportunities.
  • Hobbiton Movie Set - Experience the magic of the shire's lush surroundings, visit hobbit holes and enjoy a complimentary drink at the Green Dragon Inn on a fully guided tour.
  • Karapiro - Home to one of New Zealand’s first hydro dams, this stunning lake and surrounding countryside makes for amazing photo opportunities.
  • Otorohanga - As we head for Waitomo on a scenic drive we pass through Otorohanga dubbed “The Kiwiana capital of New Zealand”!
  • Big Bird - Stopping off to meet our feathered friends at Big Bird & Miniature Animal Petting Farm. Although we don't have time to go in, you'll hopefully get the chance to meet them through the fence!
  • Waitomo Caves - This amazing tour will take you through the caves as you descend to an underground river for a boat cruise with thousands of glowworms sparkling above you. This must see activity is fully guided and definitely a highlight for most!
  • Auckland - The fun doesn't stop here, with secret stops along the way back to Auckland, your adventure is not over yet.
Adult $334.00
Child $268.00

What's included

  • Small Group Tour
  • Fully Guided
  • Entry Tickets
  • Bottled Water
  • Snacks
  • Optional extra - one-way option from Auckland to Waitomo

Duration

  • Allow approximately 12 hours for the whole experience

Location

  • Pick up from Central Auckland hotels (specified hotels only)

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Notes

  • The tour must have at least 4 people booked to run. If less than 4 people have booked you will be placed on a waiting list or offered a refund. Cheeky Kiwi Travel does not take responsibility for the weather and we reserve the right to alter the Itinerary or activity if required. No refunds will be given to late or no-show passengers..

  • Child Age is 4 - 14 years. Infants fares are under 4 years old..

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Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

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HAYOUNG from South Korea wrote on 26 November 2019

싸이먼 최고에여?

투어도 투어지만 일단 가이드 사이먼이 정말 잘해줬어요! 솔직하고 재밌고 최선을 다한다는 느낌이 계속 들었습니다 ㅎㅎ 일단 호빗투어는 기대를 안했는데 정말 좋았어요. 호불호가 있을법하지만 저는 다시 가보고 싶을 정도로 좋은 곳이었어요! 날씨운이 중요할거같지만요 ㅎㅎ 글로우웜 동굴 투어도 정말 좋았고 코타키나발루에서 본 반딧불과는 또 달랐어요. 동굴 안을 빼곡히 채우고 있고 투어 시간은 조금 짧아서 아쉬웠지만 감동은 오래 갑니다! 정말 좋은 추억이었어요. 다만 아쉬운점이 있다면 차량이 벤츠인데도 불구하고 좌석이 너무 불편해요ㅠㅠㅋㅋㅋ뭔가 개조를 한거같아요.. 회사측에서 조금 더 차량에 신경쓴다면 좋을거같네요! 차가 불편해서인지 밀포드 투어보다 더 힘들었어요ㅋㅋㅋ 운전자의 문제는 전혀 아닙니다! 차문제에요 오해하지 마세요ㅎㅎ 그리고 마누카 꿀 살 사람은 사이먼에게 문의하면 잘 알려주니 물어보세요~~ 다들 좋은 추억 만드세요! 아 선크림, 모자는 되도록 꼭 챙기세요

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SoYoung from South Korea wrote on 25 March 2019

Unforgettable tour!!!

This tour is valuable. I had a fulfilled day! Michael is the best tour guide, I have never seen before!!! He is very kind, friendly and cheerful! He always look after tour members, so I felt so comfortable and I enjoyed tour. Hobbiton is so beautiful even though it was foggy. and Waitomo cave and glowworms are amazing. I want to go again there with my friends and family through this tour!!! 가이드 마이콜이 진짜 친절해요! 가는동안 오클랜드 설명도 해주고 차 안에서 영상도 틀어주고 영화도 있어서 보고싶으면 봐도 되요 ㅋㅋ 벤안에 와이파이도 터지고 충전할 수 있는 잭도 있어요! 아침에 타면 물이랑 아침대용 간식(위트빅스)도 주고 나중에 스낵도 또 줘요. 중간중간 서서 타조도 보고 댐도 보고 호비튼가서도 코스튬 입고 사진 찍어라고 해주고 어디 이동할때마다 인원수 계속 체크해주기 때문에 낙오될 걱정 안해도 되요ㅋㅋ 와이토모 동굴도 너무 좋았어요ㅠㅠ 진짜 현실감 안 드는 아름다움. 소규모 그룹이라 차는 벤으로 이동하지만 점심은 미포함이라 시내에서 알아서 해결하거나 아님 마이콜이 아는 레스토랑 가서 먹어도 되는데 거기가 메인요리 스테이크,치킨,생선 구이중에 하나 시키면 작은 샐러드바는 무료로 이용할 수있는데 36불이에요. 근데 정말 맛있고 숲속에 있어서 분위기도 좋았어요!! 샐러드바에 있는 감자구이 맛있어요 ㅋㅋㅋ 이번에는 저 혼자갔는데 한국인이 저 뿐이었지만ㅋㅋ 전혀 안 외롭고 같은 투어 사람들이랑 얘기도 하고서로 사진도 찍어주고 그랬어요 ㅋㅋㅋ 가족이랑 친구들이랑 또 가고싶네요 ㅠㅠ 마이콜 또 보고싶다..ㅠ 정말 좋은 사람..ㅠㅠ 마지막에 작은 선물도 줘요 ㅋㅋ 뭔지는 스포니깐 말 안할게요 ㅋㅋ 진짜 돈이 안 아까운 투어였습니다!!

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Hyemin from South Korea wrote on 25 September 2018

최고의 추억, 최고의 친절한 서비스

가족들과 더 많은 추억을 만들고 싶어 선택한 소규모 투어였습니다. 저의 선택은 정말 탁월 했습니다. Cheeky Kiwi의 가이드 Lance는 뉴질랜드의 다양한 이야기를 들려주었고, 저를 제외한 다른 가족들은 영어를 잘 하지 못했음에도 불구하고 가이드분에게 큰 편안함을 느꼈습니다. Lance의 친절함, 반지의 제왕 세트장 구경, 와이토모 동굴의 경이로운 자연, 최고의 추억을 만들고 싶으면 추천 드립니다!! It was the best experiece ever ever and I am really thankful for Lace to make our family have amazing memory in Newzealand,Lance is the best tour guide!! Thanks so much cheeky kiwi and Lance!

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hayoungj from South Korea wrote on 07 May 2018

완전 최고의 여행사!

처음엔 투어 여행사와 약간의 트러블이 있었습니다. 예약할 당시 제가 잡은 숙소와 가장 가까웠던 풀만 호텔에서 기다리겠다고 적었는데 절 데리러 오지 않더라고요... 어쩔 수 없이 전화를 해봤는데 뭔가 오류가 있었고 이미 투어버스는 시내를 떠났다더군요...ㅋ 근데 다음날이 출국 날이라 투어를 미룰 수도 없어서 어쩌나 했는데 프라이빗 가이드를 붙여주었습니다. 덕분에 예상치도 않게 1:1 투어를 했습니다. 가이드를 해주신 Richard씨는 정말 최고였어요. 빠른 운전으로 모든 투어를 완벽히 할 수 있도록 도와주셨고 지나가는 지역이나 뉴질랜드에대해 설명해주시기도 하고 정말 멋진 시간을 보낼 수 있었습니다! 실수에 빠르고 좋은 서비스로 대처해준 최고의 투어에이전시였어요~ 강력히 추천합니다!

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hyeonheep from South Korea wrote on 28 December 2017

친절하고 즐거웠습니다

가이드해주시는 분도 하나하나 잘 챙겨주시고 투어또한 만족스러웠습니다

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