15 Best Waitomo Caves Tours In Auckland

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Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Day Trip from Auckland incl lunch

/ May 16, 2026

1.Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Day Trip from Auckland incl lunch

Auckland day trip to Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves with hotel pickup, lunch, guided Middle-earth sets, and a silent boat ride.

From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch

/ May 16, 2026

2.From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch

Auckland day trip that bundles Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves with guided tours, lunch, a drink, and downtown hotel pickup for $221.

★ 4.9

“Hobbiton is a must-do if you’re visiting New Zealand even if you aren’t a LOTR fan. It’s an incredible and once in a lifetime experience to tour the set. I didn’t know what to expect from the Waitomo Caves but I’m glad we got to check it out. Overall, this tour was extremely worth it…”

2,505 reviews11 hoursFrom $221by Auckland Scenic Tours

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

/ May 16, 2026

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

Auckland small-group day trip to Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves with lunch, guided tours, scenic stops, and no-stress transport.

★ 5.0

“Rich was great and he made sure we are on time and able to see all the places with clear instructions”

1,117 reviewsFrom $235.20by Cheeky Kiwi Travel

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Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch

/ May 16, 2026

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

A full-day guided coach trip from Auckland to Waitomo glowworm caves and Hobbiton, with lunch and a Green Dragon drink included.

★ 4.5

“This was my first tour since I arrived to NZ and I am glad to do so. Rachel was so witty and informative about Auckland, nature, culture, history, etc. I felt welcomed and closer to NZ from the comments during the tour. Watimoto cave and Hobbiton was wonderful. You move about on the tour bus…”

796 reviewsFrom $271.19by GreatSights

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From Auckland: Waitomo & Hobbiton Bus Tour with Lunch

/ May 16, 2026

5.From Auckland: Waitomo & Hobbiton Bus Tour with Lunch

A full day from Auckland to Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Hobbiton by premium bus, with guided tours and picnic lunch.

★ 4.7

“Everything was amazing. The driver were really good communicating facts of NZ. Both experiences were really good.”

789 reviews11.5 hoursFrom $261by GreatSights New Zealand

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

/ May 16, 2026

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

One day from Auckland to Waitomo glowworms and Te Puia geothermal culture, with pickup, tickets, snacks, and small-group comfort.

★ 4.5

“Our guide Cam was awesome, informative, upbeat and passionate about his country! We enjoyed the Glow Worm Caves and the scenic drive. The Te Puia area was interesting.”

681 reviewsFrom $253.81by Cheeky Kiwi Travel

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

/ May 16, 2026

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

Small-group day trip from Auckland to Hobbiton and Waitomo caves with guided tours, lunch, and a glowworm grotto boat ride.

★ 4.9

“Both Waitomo cave and Hobbiton tours were worth the money and the food was good too. Kim was a great tour guide providing history of New Zealand. The tours were lovely.”

607 reviews13 hoursFrom $226by Cheeky Kiwi Travel

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Hobbiton Movie set & Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour From Auckland

/ May 16, 2026

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

Hobbiton movie magic and Waitomo glowworm caves in one small-group day from Auckland, with tickets, pickup, Wi‑Fi, and a Green Dragon drink.

★ 5.0

“Thanks Auckland and Beyond Tours & Viator for this amazing combined tour and experience. Despite the rain, we had a spectacular day and the van was comfortable, amazing tour guide Adhil who ensured that we are looked after & had snRead more”

556 reviewsFrom $279.26by Auckland & Beyond Tours

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From Auckland or Rotorua: Hobbiton & Waitomo Tour with Lunch

/ May 16, 2026

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

Long NZ day: Hobbiton walking tour with buffet lunch and Green Dragon drink, then Waitomo glowworms by small-boat from Auckland/Rotorua.

★ 4.9

“Both tour guides are excellent. They have lots of sharings during the journey. The cars are comfortable also. Thanks FlexiTour for our unforgettable memories.”

281 reviews11 - 13 hoursFrom $286by FlexiToursNZ

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

/ May 17, 2026

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

Small-group Hobbiton and Waitomo day tour from Auckland with guided LOTR set walks, buffet lunch, and a glow-worm cave boat ride.

★ 5.0

“Had a great time, Damien was incredibly knowledgeable and welcoming. Would definitely recommend this tour.”

237 reviewsFrom $316.49by Bush and Beach

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

/ May 18, 2026

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

Small-group Auckland day trip to Waitomo glowworm caves and Rotorua’s Te Puia, with a guided boat ride, geysers, and Māori culture.

★ 4.8

“Despite the rainy day, this tour was exciting, especially the walk and boat ride in Waitomo Caves to see the glow worms, and visiting the geysers at Te Puia. My family extremely enjoyed the Waitomo Caves, learning about the formation of the stalactites and stalagmites, as well as the life cycle of the indigenous glow…”

223 reviews13 hoursFrom $244by Cheeky Kiwi Travel

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From Auckland: Hobbiton and Waitomo Day Tour with Lunch

/ May 19, 2026

12.From Auckland: Hobbiton and Waitomo Day Tour with Lunch

Small-group day trip from Auckland to Hobbiton and Waitomo Glow Worm Caves, with guided tours, drink, and a themed buffet lunch.

★ 4.9

“Great experience. I booked a tour to Hobbiton and the cave with Bush and Beach. They were polite and responsive. Mairi was our tour guide a d had a good sense of humour. She was considerate and caring, paying attention to the needs of participants. I also talked to Jason, another tour guide of the…”

126 reviews12 hoursFrom $304by Bush and Beach

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Rotorua and Waitomo Caves Day Trip from Auckland -Smaller Groups

/ May 19, 2026

13.Rotorua and Waitomo Caves Day Trip from Auckland -Smaller Groups

Small-group Auckland day trip to Rotorua and Waitomo Glowworm Caves with Te Puia geysers, Maori culture, and hotel pickup.

★ 4.5

“Excellent information on the Maori of New Zealand. The Tour Guide offered excellent information and tour was paced with great enthusiasm and care”

79 reviewsFrom $316.49by FlexiToursNZ

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Auckland to Rotorua via Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour (One Way)

/ May 19, 2026

14.Auckland to Rotorua via Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour (One Way)

One-way small-group tour from Auckland to Rotorua with a guided Waitomo Glowworm Caves stop, snacks, and central Rotorua drop-off.

★ 5.0

“Left on time. Small group. Animated tour guide, Grant. The caves were magical and quiet. Our guide in the caves sang beautifully for us.”

70 reviewsFrom $191.76by Cheeky Kiwi Travel

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From Auckland: Day Trip to Waitomo Glow Worm Caves

/ May 19, 2026

15.From Auckland: Day Trip to Waitomo Glow Worm Caves

Auckland to Waitomo Glowworm Caves in 7 hours: Mercedes van pickup, guided cave tour, silent river boat ride with titiwai.

★ 4.7

“Our guide Dave was excellent - he gave so much interesting information about New Zealand in general as we drove along. Thoroughly enjoyed his commentary! The cave tour was cute, no photos allowed inside but that’s understandable, our guide there was also lovely.”

60 reviews7 hoursFrom $166by Auckland and Beyond Limited

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