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15 Best Waitomo Caves Day Trips In Auckland

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The 15 waitomo caves day trips most worth a day of your Auckland trip, with the prices, run times and the operator behind each one.

15 Best Waitomo Caves Day Trips In Auckland

Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Day Trip from Auckland incl lunch - Matamata Lunch: A Kiwi-Style Reset Between Worlds
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Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Day Trip from Auckland incl lunch

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

Guided Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves day trip from Auckland with hotel pickup, lunch, and a Green Dragon drink.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Absolutely incredible experience and the best guide in Shelley who gave us SO many interesting facts about New Zealand on the ride to and from Hobbiton and Waitomo! Definitely the tour to book from Auckland for convenience, comfort and an incredible experience.”

2,677 reviewsFrom $229.61by Auckland Scenic Tours

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From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch - Green Dragon Inn: the included drink that slows you down
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From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch

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

A full-day Auckland trip to Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves, with guided tours, lunch, and a Green Dragon drink included.

★ 4.9

“We had such a great day! Our guide Liam has such an amazing and chill attitude which made it a great experience. This was definitely a great price for value, having transportation, attraction tickets and lunch included. We had a great time!”

2,505 reviews11 hoursFrom $221by Auckland Scenic Tours

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Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Small-Group Tour W Lunch from Auckland - Otorohanga lunch break: real food time, not a rushed refuel
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Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Small-Group Tour W Lunch from Auckland

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Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch - Waitomo Glowworm Caves: Limestone Formations and a River Boat Ride
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Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch

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

Auckland to Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Hobbiton on a long but magical day, with guided tours, picnic lunch, and a Green Dragon drink.

★ 4.5

“Visiting Hobbiton and the Waitomo Caves was an unforgettable experience. Hobbiton was absolutely magical and every detail so thoughtfully done that it truly feels like stepping into Middle-earth. David was an excellent guide, incredibly knoRead more”

796 reviewsFrom $271.19by GreatSights

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From Auckland: Waitomo & Hobbiton Bus Tour with Lunch - Auckland To Waitomo By Premium Coach: Comfort Matters on 690 Minutes
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From Auckland: Waitomo & Hobbiton Bus Tour with Lunch

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

Premium coach from Auckland to Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Hobbiton. Guided tours, glowworm boat ride, picnic lunch included.

★ 4.7

“Oh it was AMAZING! The area of hobbiton really cute nice and beautiful!! The shop wi the souvenirs could’ve been better, the majority of items were like from Aliexpress or smth like that. But still it did not spoil the trip and we were satisfied, great experience!”

789 reviews11.5 hoursFrom $261by GreatSights New Zealand

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Waitomo Caves & Rotorua - Te Puia Small-Group Tour from Auckland - The early 6:00 am start and that long drive you can’t dodge
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Waitomo Caves & Rotorua – Te Puia Small-Group Tour from Auckland

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

A small-group day trip from Auckland combining Waitomo glowworm caves, Te Puia geothermal sights, and Rotorua city highlights with tickets included.

★ 4.5

“Matt was a great driver and he drove and kept us entertained for over 12 hours. It’s a long day of driving. It didn’t bother us so much but maybe that was because the bus was nice. The two main stops are both worthwhile but really the whole area outside of Auckland is the most…”

681 reviewsFrom $253.81by Cheeky Kiwi Travel

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Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Small-Group Tour & Lunch - Hobbiton Movie Set: guided Middle-earth details that work even if you skipped the movies
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Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Small-Group Tour & Lunch

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

Small-group 13-hour Auckland tour to Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves with lunch, guided tours, and a Green Dragon drink.

★ 4.9

“Wonderful day! Grant is superb and coordinated an amazing day of adventure. He did a spectacular job of breaking up the long drive with plenty of breaks for good eats. Book this tour, you won't regret it.”

607 reviews13 hoursFrom $226by Cheeky Kiwi Travel

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Hobbiton Movie set & Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour From Auckland - Price and What You Actually Get for NZ$279.26
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Hobbiton Movie set & Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour From Auckland

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From Auckland or Rotorua: Hobbiton & Waitomo Tour with Lunch - Comfort on the road: the FlexiToursNZ small-vehicle approach
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From Auckland or Rotorua: Hobbiton & Waitomo Tour with Lunch

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

Small-group Hobbiton and Waitomo day trip from Auckland or Rotorua, with buffet lunch and glowworm cave boat ride.

★ 4.9

“A brilliant day out. Even for somebody who is not particularly a Lord of the Rings fan, Hobbiton is a magical place. The buffet lunch was exceptionally good, with lots of variety. Also enjoyed the visit to the glow worm caves. The guides in both places were excellent. Thoroughly recommend this trip.”

281 reviews11 - 13 hoursFrom $286by FlexiToursNZ

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Small-Group Hobbiton and Waitomo Day Tour with Lunch from Auckland - Meeting at SkyCity and expecting a real 7:00 am start
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Small-Group Hobbiton and Waitomo Day Tour with Lunch from Auckland

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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 walk, buffet lunch, Green Dragon drink, and glow-worm cave boat ride.

★ 5.0

“This is a long tour, but very worth while. It gives you a great opportunity to see the country around Auckland and two of New Zealand’s top tourist attractions.”

237 reviewsFrom $316.49by Bush and Beach

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Auckland: Waitomo Caves & Rotorua - Te Puia Small-Group Tour - Waitomo Glowworm Caves: The Silent Boat Ride Plus the No-Photo Rule
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Auckland: Waitomo Caves & Rotorua – Te Puia Small-Group Tour

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From Auckland: Hobbiton and Waitomo Day Tour with Lunch - Waikato Story Time: LOTR and Local Culture on the Bus
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From Auckland: Hobbiton and Waitomo Day Tour with Lunch

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Auckland: Spellbound Glowworm Caves Explorer Tour - Spellbound’s two-cave combo: glowworm grotto plus Te Ana o Te Atua
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Auckland: Spellbound Glowworm Caves Explorer Tour

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13.Auckland: Spellbound Glowworm Caves Explorer Tour

Small-group Auckland day trip to Spellbound Glowworm Caves: guided grotto, starry boat ride, glowworm ecology, CBD pickup. 9 hours.

★ 4.8

“Our driver Deane was very personable, knowledgeable, had a great sense of humour and took great care of the group. I had asked him earlier on the long drive where all the sheep were and on the drive back he kept an eye out for the sheep and pointed them out to me. He also…”

115 reviews9 hoursFrom $194by Expedigo NZ

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Rotorua and Waitomo Caves Day Trip from Auckland -Smaller Groups - Auckland Pickup and the Small-Group Minivan Setup
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Rotorua and Waitomo Caves Day Trip from Auckland -Smaller Groups

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

Small-group Rotorua and Waitomo day trip with hotel pickup, Māori culture at Te Puia, and a boat ride through glowworm caves.

★ 4.5

“Was pretty satisfied with the one day join tour on Jan 5th , 2026. Zed, the guide/driver shared a lot about local knowledge. Through his introduction and explanation, I gained more understanding about New Zealand since it was my fRead more”

79 reviewsFrom $316.49by FlexiToursNZ

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Auckland to Rotorua via Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour (One Way) - Waitomo Glowworm Caves: guided cave time, no photos, and real atmosphere
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Auckland to Rotorua via Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour (One Way)

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