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15 Best Waitomo Caves Day Trips In Auckland

Auckland’s best days out.

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

“It’s an amazing opportunity to see Hobbiton, the glow worm Caves, and gorgeous landscape. Liam was the best guide, very knowledgeable and funny. He ensured that everyone was having an enjoyable and comfortable time. We had plenty of stops for souvenir shopping, yummy lunch, and snacks. It was such a special and beautiful day.”

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

Small-group Auckland day tour to Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves with lunch, pickup, and guided stops. Early start, big payoff.

★ 5.0

“A very well-managed experience to two of the best attractions on the north island of NZ. It makes for a very long day (from Auckland) but there are a sufficient number of stops each way to stretch your legs, etc. The MB van was luxurious and comfortable. Lunch was great. Our driver was excellent and…”

1,117 reviewsFrom $235.20by Cheeky Kiwi Travel

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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

“Great service & driver/guide has great knowledge. Simple yet fulfilling lunch. Instead of visiting Hobbiton in the afternoon , it’ll be more apt to schedule it in the morning. This is to avoid the afternoon sun. Whereas the glow worm cave is sheltered and quiet cooling, so it is alright to visit in the afternoon.”

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

“Highly recommend this Tour! Absolutely loved hearing tour guide Rachel's stories along the way to our destinations, and the lunch was so good (one of my favourite meals of my entire trip lol!). There are lot's of different tour groups offering this service but those are the things that made this one stand out!”

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

“Our guide was Timmy and he was awesome. You’re in for a treat if you get him. The tour was AMAZING!! Hobbiton was more than I could ever have hoped for. It was too fabulous for words! Even if you don’t like LOTR, it’s just so cool anyways. Every part of it was fun and…”

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

“Lovely day trip! Pick up/drop off were easy, Hobbiton tour tickets were ready with time for the gift shop, lunch was good. Waitomo caves weren’t the standout experience of the tour, but still pretty cool. If you’re debating, I’d definitely recommend booking with this company, but maybe skip the caves (or book separately to do…”

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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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

“It was amazing. Alfred is a experienced and with great acknowledge about New Zealand history and Maori Culture. During our journey explained every details about economy, disputes between kiwi descents and maori, maori words and local curiosities. Good coach for our tour. Thank so much.”

223 reviews13 hoursFrom $244by Cheeky Kiwi Travel

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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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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

“Excellent activity. We were able to do both of the excursions we wanted in one tour. The food was excellent and the guide was great! They really have their timing down to a science.”

126 reviews12 hoursFrom $304by Bush and Beach

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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

“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…”

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

“Our guide Edson was fabulous. He was very knowledgeable in all the areas we drove through and just a great guy. The tour was so enjoyable particularly because we had a great guide. Weather was a bit dreary in the beginning but cleared up by the afternoon. Te Puia and the Waitomo were great. Would…”

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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