The 15 Best Waitomo Caves Tours from Auckland

Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Day Trip from Auckland incl lunch - The 6:30 a.m. departure from Auckland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,677 reviews · from $229Our pick

Review of Auckland’s Hobbiton and Waitomo day trip, with lunch, transport, guide tips, costs, cave details, and honest advice on the long day.

“Hobbiton was overcrowded and you were pushed along to handle the massive crowd. Our group was so large we could barely hear the tour guide. If the groups where smaller I think it would be a better experience That said it was still interesting. And the sets where over the top beautiful”

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From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch

2.Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,505 reviews · 11 hours · from $221

Visit Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves from Auckland with lunch, transport, a Green Dragon drink, and an expert local guide.

“I loved Hobbiton, but I really would have liked more time to use the restrooms and go to the gift shop. 20 minutes to foboth for us females is NOT enough time, especially if you have lines to wait in. Waitomo caves was nice but we didn't see much once in the boat.”

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Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Small-Group Tour W Lunch from Auckland

3.Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Small-Group Tour W Lunch from Auckland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,117 reviews · from $235

Review of the 12-hour Hobbiton and Waitomo tour from Auckland, with lunch, small-group transport, glowworms, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“Tour guide Timmy and assistant Dean were great - personable, funny, and full of information. Small group tour van was late-model, clean, and comfortable. Hobbiton was impressive - lovely and very well maintained. Waitomo caves were spectacular - especially the last one.”

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Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch

4.Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 796 reviews · from $271

Review of the 12-hour Auckland tour to Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves, with coach transport, lunch, guides, tips, and honest value advice.

“Great experience! Bus driver was amazing and went above and beyond. No WiFi on the bus. Lunch included as well as a snack and water in the morning.”

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From Auckland: Waitomo & Hobbiton Bus Tour with Lunch

5.Waitomo & Hobbiton Bus Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 789 reviews · 11h 30m · from $261

See Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves from Auckland on a full-day coach tour with lunch, local commentary, and guided visits.

“The Waitomo glow worm caves were fascinating and the talk about them was interesting. Hobbiton was amazing and very detailed. It was like stepping into a fairytale that I didn't want to leave. our Hobbiton tour guide Sam was great.”

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Waitomo Caves & Rotorua – Te Puia Small-Group Tour from Auckland

6.Waitomo Caves & Rotorua – Te Puia Small-Group Tour from Auckland

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 681 reviews · from $253

Review of the 13-hour Waitomo Caves and Te Puia tour from Auckland, with glowworms, geysers, Māori culture, transport, tips, and value advice.

“It is a great experience overall the tour guide was absolutely amazing and made the trip even better.”

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Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Small-Group Tour & Lunch

7.Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Small-Group Tour & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 607 reviews · 13 hours · from $226

See Hobbiton’s movie set, sip at the Green Dragon Inn, and float beneath Waitomo’s glowworms on a 13-hour Auckland day tour.

“Sam at Cheeky Kiwi was the perfect guide; keeping us entertained and laughing all the way to Hobbiton, which was exactly what we hoped it would be. The waitomo caves were an absolutely top notch Valentine’s Day experience, and I cannot recommend it enough. Early risings, but completely worth it for movie fans and those wishing to experience a bit of behind-the-scenes and natural magic!”

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Hobbiton Movie set & Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour From Auckland

8.Hobbiton Movie set & Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour From Auckland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 556 reviews · from $279

Visit Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves from Auckland in one long day, with transport, guides, entry tickets, snacks, and Wi-Fi included.

“Andy was phenomenal with his knowledge and commentary about New Zealand/Aotearoa. His commentary was one of my favorite parts of the tour and kept it very interesting. Additionally, my husband and I were running late before the tour started and him and his team was kind enough to give us a call and wait a few extra minutes to ensure we weren’t left. The tour itself was great and the activities were beautiful.”

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From Auckland or Rotorua: Hobbiton & Waitomo Tour with Lunch

9.From Auckland or Rotorua: Hobbiton & Waitomo Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 281 reviews · 11 - 13 hours · from $286

A full-day North Island tour pairing Hobbiton’s movie set, buffet lunch, and Waitomo glowworms, with comfortable small-group transport.

“The tour was really worth it, the geothermal parks are wonderful and breathtaking. The guides are very friendly and attentive, especially Trent from Elite Adventures, who gave us very useful information and was always in great spirits. In addition, he helped us book another program at the last minute.”

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Small-Group Hobbiton and Waitomo Day Tour with Lunch from Auckland

10.Small-Group Hobbiton and Waitomo Day Tour with Lunch from Auckland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 237 reviews · from $316

Visit Hobbiton and Waitomo from Auckland in one full day, with a guided set tour, buffet lunch, Green Dragon drink, and glow-worm boat ride.

“It was a great day! I am not that up with Hobbiton movies etc but the visit was wonderful! The glow worm caves are phenomenal! Michelle our tour guide was amazing, and made sure we were comfortable and accounted for!”

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Auckland: Waitomo Caves & Rotorua – Te Puia Small-Group Tour

11.Waitomo Caves & Rotorua – Te Puia Small-Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 223 reviews · 13 hours · from $244

Review of Auckland’s 13-hour Waitomo and Rotorua tour, with glowworms, Pōhutu Geyser, Māori culture, small-group transport, and practical tips.

“It was perfect! Liam was an absolute gem. Really knowledgeable..most importantly, he took time to care for each and every guest”

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From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Full-Day Trip

12.Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 179 reviews · 11 hours · from $269

Review of Auckland’s Hobbiton and Waitomo day tour, with luxury transport, expert guides, movie-set highlights, glowworms, costs, and practical tips.

““Old” Peter was the best tour guide ever! Such a nice guy! Hobbiton was beautiful and since we were the first tour of the day we had the place all to ourselves. Waitomo Caves were magical!”

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From Auckland: Spellbound, Waitomo Glowworm Cave Small Group Tour

13.Spellbound, Waitomo Glowworm Cave Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 166 reviews · from $201

Review of Auckland’s small-group Waitomo glowworm tour, with boat ride, twin caves, photography, guide tips, timing, price, and drawbacks.

“Great trip from Auckland to Waitomo with driver Paul to experience the glow worm cave by boat. So magical. Then we walked to explore another cave that featured stalactites and stalagmites. Our guide on the cave tour, Ross from Spellbound, was fantastic! Light snacks and bottled water were provided in the van. We also made a rest stop for no-host coffee and pastries (excellent options!) on the way out and lunch on your own in the way back. Bring money, wear closer-toe shoes, and perhaps a light jacket as the caves are cool. Fantastic tour. Definitely recommend!”

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From Auckland: Hobbiton and Waitomo Day Tour with Lunch

14.Hobbiton and Waitomo Day Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 126 reviews · 12 hours · from $304

Combine Hobbiton, a Green Dragon drink, buffet lunch, and Waitomo glow worms on a well-run 12-hour day tour from Auckland.

“It was excellent! From the pick up, to the drop off, the commentaries throughout, everything was simply amazing! Both The Hobbiton Tour + Lunch and The Glow Worms experience was simply the best of the best! Even was smooth flowing, worked like clockwork and would highly recommend it to everyone!”

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Auckland: Spellbound Glowworm Caves Explorer Tour

15.Spellbound Glowworm Caves Explorer Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 115 reviews · 9 hours · from $194

Review the Auckland Spellbound Glowworm Caves tour, with small-group transport, boat rides, cave history, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“Our driver Matt was top notched. He was friendly, a great driver and answered all of our questions as we drove the long distance to the caves. When we got near the caves, Ross took over. He is extremely knowledgeable about the caves and the area. It was an extremely interesting tour. My favorite part was the glowworms. It was magical watching them and listening to the rushing water.”

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