What to do and see in Waitomo Caves, North Island: The Best Day Trips from

This is a Private Charter Tour from Auckland just for your group! Two of New Zealand's most popular attractions, With transport in a 2016/17 Luxury Mercedes vehicle. The Waitomo Glowworm Caves Where you will travel by boat along an underground river through the mesmerizing Glowworm Grotto. You'll gently glide through the impressive underground caverns in silent darkness amid the beauty of twinkling glowworms overhead. The Hobbiton Movie Set You take a fully guided tour of the Hobbiton movie set, which was created in impressive detail for the filming of the hobbit films! And where Bilbo Baggins and Frodo live! ‘The Lord of the Rings’ trilogies. Enjoy a complementary drink in the Green Dragon

Inclusions: Transport by small 2016/17 mini van with air-conditioning, Professional offical Hobbiton guide, Boat ride at the glowworms cave, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Personal expenses, Lunch

Experience 2 of New Zealand’s most enchanting attractions on 1 easy tour. In just a day, visit the otherworldly glowworm caves of Waitomo, before falling in love with the magical, film -like world of Hobbiton the filming location of the lord of the Rings and the Hobbit. Your tour begins with a convenient pick-up from your Auckland hotel. From here, head south along the Waikato River, the longest river in New Zealand. At Waitomo, you join a group and set off down an underground tunnel into the belly of the caves. Pass beneath a soaring subterranean ceiling with cathedral-like limestone spires. Board a small boat, which takes you down the river and through the caves. As you sail serenely through the darkness, marvel at the glowworms twinkling above you like stars. You then continue to Hobbiton, the whimsical film set used for The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. You join a guided group at Middle-earth journeying through hobbit holes and fairy-tale gardens.

Inclusions: Local guide, Lunch, Snacks, Bottled water

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Enjoy guided tours of the Hobbiton Movie Set & the Waitomo Glowworm Caves on a full-day tour from Auckland. Journey south through lush rural farmland to the Hobbiton Movie Set, hidden on private farmland near the town of Matamata. Here, the village of Hobbiton was carefully created in amazing detail as a film location for the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit movie trilogies. During your guided tour of this amazing location you’ll see sights like Hobbit holes, the Mill and the Green Dragon Inn, and learn how farmland was transformed into a living, breathing piece of Middle-earth. At the world famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves, take a 45-minute guided tour through impressive underground caverns and learn how stalactites, stalagmites and other limestone structures were formed over millions of years. Your tour includes a boat ride through the Glowworm Grotto - glide silently along an underground river as you gaze at the twinkling glowworms overhead. ***Min. 2 people require for each booking***

Inclusions: Transport by air-conditioned minivan, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Beverages, Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Snacks, Bottled water, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Lunch, Food and drinks, unless specified

Explore two of New Zealand's top attractions in one day with this fantastic guided tour from Rotorua! Waitomo Glowworm cave's in the morning and "The Hobbiton Movie Set" in the afternoon! The start of the day is a pick up from your accomodation and travel to Waitomo to visit the Glowworm caves! Take a magical boat ride through the stunning Waitomo Glowworm Caves, from here we Experience the real Middle-earth with a visit to the Hobbiton Movie Set, the bucolic setting for The Shire that featured in the Peter Jackson directed films, The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit Trilogies. Relax and join this small group full day tour in a modern air conditioned mini van with your driver guide!

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Air-conditioned vehicle, Complementary at the Green Dragon Inn in Hobbiton

Exclusions: Food is available to purchase from Waitomo Caves and Hobbiton

Experience the world-famous Lord of The Rings Hobbiton Movie Set plus the Waitomo Glowworm Caves all in one day. This unforgettable combo tour takes you to the top tourist attractions in the North Island. Highlights: • Hobbiton & Alexander Family Sheep Farm • Waitomo Glowworm Caves • Secret Animal Viewing Stops • Waikato Farming Region While the destinations you will be visiting are truly spectacular, Cheeky Kiwi Travel believe it is our small groups, our guides, the journey and the little details that set our tours well apart. Secret stops, wildlife viewings, specially designed vehicles and many other pleasant surprises ensure our tours are an experience to remember. This tour is less rushed than others, making it the ultimate Auckland day tour, and is led by our passionate tour guides, notorious for bringing your journey to life by sharing their stories and rich background knowledge, and run in modern, comfortable minibuses packed with extras ensuring your comfort and safety.

Inclusions: Small Group & Fully Guided Tour, Entry Tickets, Bottled water, Snacks, BBQ Buffet Lunch, Optional extra - One-way option from Auckland to Waitomo

Exclusions: Gratuities, Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

This private tour has been designed for couples that require privacy and flexibility. You can make stops for photo shoots or spend extra time on locations. Travel in luxury with chauffeurs with 25 years of experience in Tours & Transfers!

Inclusions: WiFi on board, Snacks, Bottled water, Lunch, All Fees and Taxes, Return transfers to Auckland CBD hotels & Ports of Auckland

Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages, Breakfast, Soda/Pop

We guarantee departure and do not cancel if we have low numbers More than most other companies - Our products always have added value (lunch) activities. The ability to do and see what you want and also use us to transport you from one destination to the next or to return to where you started Our vehicles are all late model Mercedes most have one less row of seats than factory standard giving extra legroom for your comfort

Inclusions: packed lunch - vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options, All Fees and Taxes, Admission fees to attractions, Wetsuit is provided by the Blackwater rafting co - bring something wear under this

Exclusions: We only supply lunch - bring your own water if you need a drink while travelling., Towels can be purchased but are not provided free - please bring your own towel with you

With this tour you will visit New Zealand’s two of the most sought after, iconic and famous attractions, the Hobbiton Movie set and Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Our tours are designed for your comfort and experience and we are flexible with time, so more stops for pictures or coffee break along the way.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Snacks, Bottled water, All Fees and Taxes, Return transfers to all CBD hotels & Ports of Auckland

Exclusions: Coffee and/or Tea, Lunch, Breakfast

We guarantee departure and do not cancel if we have low numbers More than most other companies - Our products always have added value (lunch) activities. The ability to do and see what you want and also use us to transport you from one destination to the next or to return to where you started Our vehicles are all late model Mercedes most have one less row of seats than factory standard giving extra legroom for your comfort

Inclusions: Admission fees to attractions, All Fees and Taxes, packed lunch - vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options

Exclusions: We only supply lunch - bring your own water if you need a drink while travelling.

Travellers with limited time will enjoy this action packed day of visiting three attractions in a private day tour from Auckland. You will enjoy your visit to the sets of ‘Lord of The Rings’ and Hobbit movies, discover how a 12 acre sheep farm was turned into a movie set, getting a glimpse of behind the scenes secrets of how the movies were made, then enjoy the countryside of scenic hills and valleys to the wonderland of Rotorua. The sight, sound and colours of the volcanic areas are amazing. The Pohutu geyser is stunning when it erupts. Waitimo Glowworm Caves is mesmerising with its thousands of Glowworms unique only to New Zealand. Your journey through the countryside of New Zealand takes in the lush greenery of rolling hillsides and scenic mountains and valleys with its different animals following New Zealand’s longest river ‘Waikato River’ to Auckland City and your Hotels.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Bottled water, Snacks, All Fees and Taxes, The tour includes return transfers to Auckland City, all CBD Hotels & Ports of Auckland

Exclusions: Lunch, Alcoholic Beverages, Cultural show not available on shared group tour