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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

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

“Very good day out. Attractions excellent and very scenic journey to them. Food offerings very good as well. Guide, Liam, was knowledgable and friendly. Overall a long but excellent day out. Size of group made it very personable. Very well organised company.”

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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

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

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

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

“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…”

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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

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

“The lady driver and guide was excellent and filled us with so much information on flora and fauna and history and farming. Long day settings off at 7.30 and getting back almost 12 hours later. Glowworm cave was great and mesmerising and Hobiton so interesting. Both on wish list for a long time”

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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

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

“It was a great trip! Brad was very informative, patient and accommodating. There was a lot of time in the bus so next time I might include Hobbiton in the trip. The visits to the glow worm cave and Te Puih were fantastic. Plenty of time and the kiwis were adorable!!”

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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

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

“The communication from Matt was fantastic from the start. The Waitimo caves were spectacular, a really unique experience made great by T. Hobbiton too was amazing, just overall worth the tour”

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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

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

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

“This excursion was better than we could’ve asked for! Pete was a great guide as he took the time to get to know our group and was very helpful as we went through the stops. He brought a wonderful vibe to the day! Hobbiton and the Glow Worms caves are both must-see attractions, especially if…”

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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

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.”

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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

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

Auckland to Waitomo glowworm caves and Rotorua’s Te Puia geothermal park on a small-group day with guided boat ride, culture, and stories.

★ 4.8

“We had an amazing time! Our guide Liam was very friendly and helpful. There was a small mishap with the pick up, but we were barely delayed so it was swiftly forgotten. The waiting caves were very cool, I particularly enjoyed a guide there singing us a song in te Reo Maori. The glow worms…”

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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

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

Small-group Auckland day trip to Hobbiton and Waitomo Glow Worm Caves, with guided tours, lunch at Green Dragon, and a silent boat ride.

★ 4.9

“This tour was a bucket-list birthday dream come true, but what made it truly unforgettable was Wayne. He is simply extraordinary—equal parts hilarious, knowledgeable, and deeply passionate about his country. From the moment we set off, his warmth and humor filled the day. His nonstop jokes kept us laughing, while his stories and insights made…”

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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

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

“Amazing, mind blowing sights on this trip!! Loved every minute. Our initial guide Dean was great, and Hop who took us through the cave was fabulous, helped us take amazing photos and he had so much local knowledge and history. Lunch, snacks and hot drinks provided throughout the day which was great. Would 100% recommend…”

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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

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”

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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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