2025 Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Award

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2023 Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Award

Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves including Lunch

From NZD$379

4.9

(1251 reviews)

Departs from: Tours from Auckland

Duration: 12 hours

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Discover two of New Zealand’s most famous attractions in one unforgettable day on this fully guided small group tour from Auckland. Experience the magic of Middle-earth at Hobbiton and marvel at the glowworm-lit world of Waitomo Caves, with plenty of time to enjoy each stop without feeling rushed. Travel in comfort through the rolling hills of the Waikato, led by one of our passionate guides who’ll bring the journey to life with stories, laughs, and secret surprises. Included is a delicious lunch, making this the perfect all-in-one North Island adventure.

Why you’ll love this

Step into Middle-earth on a 2.5-hour guided Hobbiton tour and enjoy a drink at The Green Dragon Inn

Cruise through the Glowworm Grotto in the world-famous Waitomo Caves

Travel in comfort through the beautiful Waikato countryside with stunning photo stops

Enjoy an included lunch featuring fresh local flavours

Meet friendly animals and discover charming Kiwi towns along the way

Experience a relaxed, small group tour that’s personal, fun, and full of stories

Itinerary

What’s included

Entry tickets to Hobbiton and Waitomo Caves

Fully guided small group tour experience

Delicious lunch (savoury item, sweet treat, and drink)

Snacks and bottled water

Modern, comfortable, luxury minibus with commentary

Why choose us

Famously passionate tour guides

Our guides share stories, laughs, and Kiwi charm on every journey.

Travel in comfort

Small groups, big comfort. Relax in our modern Mercedes minibuses with style and space.

Award-winning tours

Thousands of five-star reviews and top travel awards - experiences loved worldwide.

Kiwi owned. Kiwi operated

Proudly local and passionate about sharing authentic New Zealand with every traveller.

Stories worth sharing

8/21/2026

A Truly Unforgettable Experience with Cheeky Kiwi and Matt

First and foremost, a heartfelt thank you to Matt and the entire Cheeky Kiwi team for such an incredible experience! 💗 From the very moment my booking was confirmed, everything felt effortless and well taken care of. The team stayed in touch throughout, sending timely reminders for pickup and even checking in to confirm details like our contact number to ensure everything would run smoothly on the day. That level of organisation and care immediately gave us confidence that we were in good hands. On the day of the tour, Matt arrived right on time and set the tone for what turned out to be an absolutely fantastic journey. From start to finish, everything flowed seamlessly under his guidance. What really made the experience special was how much knowledge and passion he shared along the way. He didn’t just focus on the main attractions like Hobbiton and the Glowworm Cave. He brought the whole journey to life with fascinating insights about Auckland and New Zealand in general, making even the drive feel meaningful and engaging. Matt also had a real talent for making the experience extra comfortable for everyone. He gave us thoughtful tips, like the best seats for the most scenic views, which made a noticeable difference in how much we enjoyed the trip. One of the most impressive touches was how he organised our lunch in advance like taking our orders early so the café could prepare everything ahead of time. It might seem like a small detail, but it made everything so smooth and stress-free when we arrived. Beyond being organised and knowledgeable, Matt was genuinely one of the friendliest and most attentive guides we’ve ever met. He made a point to check in with every passenger throughout the day, always making sure everyone was comfortable, safe, and enjoying themselves. You could really tell he cared, not just about the schedule, but about the people on the tour. His warmth and easygoing nature made the whole group feel relaxed and connected. There were also some lovely unexpected highlights that made the day even more special. On the way, Matt stopped at a charming ice cream shop in Pukeno and even recommended a flavour for us to try. We went with his suggestion and it did not disappoint! It was such a simple moment, but it added a fun and personal touch to the journey. By the end of the trip, we honestly didn’t want it to end. It was one of those rare experiences where everything just comes together perfectly ,the places, the people, and the guide who ties it all together. A huge shout-out to Matt, the Cheeky Kiwi team, and everyone behind the scenes who made this experience so seamless and memorable. We would absolutely travel with Cheeky Kiwi again in a heartbeat, and if we’re lucky enough, we’d love to have Matt as our guide once more. I will surely give big shoutout to my friends and family as well! Shoutout to our lovely guide Sam at hobbiton & A cup of tea ( his nickname name as per what he told us to use if we don’t know how to spell😆😆) who was our guide at Glowworm Cave!✨🤩 Thank you for giving us such a beautiful and unforgettable day! 🥝✨

May Thin K

8/21/2026

Enlightment about New Zealand History and Tours

Our guide Hanoz was amazing! He made my experience extremely memorable and he was very knowledgeable about NZ and the places we were traveling to. I would definitely recommend this to people I know if all tour guides were like Hanoz.

Rich D

8/19/2026

Great tour

Well organized tour with two great activities. Ari was a great guide.

Cliff B

8/19/2026

Fantastic experience

What an amazing experience! Everything that I expected and much more! Our guide Liam was very knowledgeable and told so many wonderful facts and stories all throughout the journey, now I know so much more about New Zealand. There was a lovely and friendly atmosphere and lots of fun

Veronika W

8/19/2026

Excellent guide, wonderful experience

Obviously Hobbiton was charming and the glow worm caves were fantastic, but you can book that with many tour operators. What you won’t necessarily get is the guide. Liam was extremely knowledgeable and determined to make us better understand Maori culture and history. Somehow he managed to do all of that and still keep us on schedule with a mandatory ice cream stop.

Ella S

8/18/2026

Lovely experience

Amazing experience! Super friendly and fun guide Dave!!

Allen K

8/18/2026

Well worth the travel from Auckland!

This was a well-planned and fun experience. Our tour guide Simon was funny, nice, and knowledgeable. The Hobbiton movie set tour was detailed and well worth the travel from Auckland. Simon took us on roads less traveled so we could see lovely countryside. The glow worm cave tour was brief but interesting; the boat ride was clearly the best part. We also had a fabulous lunch included and stopped a few times for coffee and ice cream. Although it was a long day, it really didn't feel that way and we had good conversation, some laughs, and a great time overall.

Brenna A

8/15/2026

Wonderful!

Amazing!!! Our guide, Liam, was exceptional. He kept us entertained with stories and information while we were driving. The destinations could not be beat!

Christina W

8/13/2026

Amazing trip to Hobbiton and Waitomo Caves

Amazing guide Liam! He told lots of interesting stories and facts about NZ. Very professional and caring. Overall a wonderful experience!

Zarina L

8/12/2026

Amazing

Our tour guide Timmy was amazing! Thank you!

Eleonora S