AUCKLAND · NEW ZEALAND
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.
Guided Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves day trip from Auckland with hotel pickup, lunch, and a Green Dragon drink.
Most Popular“It’s a long trip from Auckland but well worthwhile. Hobbiton is precioussss. And the Waitomo glowworms boat trip, though short, is magical.”
A full-day Auckland trip to Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves, with guided tours, lunch, and a Green Dragon drink included.
“It was a great day from early morning to late afternoon. Our tour guide Steven was amazing. He provided us with so much information during our drive about the area and sites. There was a stop on the way there as well as back so we could use washroom and get a snack of some…”
Small-group Auckland day tour to Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves with lunch, pickup, and guided stops. Early start, big payoff.
“An early start to the tour, but well worth the wake-up and go! Trent was very knowledgeable. The Hobbiton and Waitimo pairing for the tour led to the perfect day!”
Auckland to Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Hobbiton on a long but magical day, with guided tours, picnic lunch, and a Green Dragon drink.
“Love the places we visited but love the tour guide more. He has so much knowledge about the surroundings. Explained things clear and funny.”
Premium coach from Auckland to Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Hobbiton. Guided tours, glowworm boat ride, picnic lunch included.
“The guide Dave Turner was amazing and knew a lot of fun information and had a great sense of humor.”
A small-group day trip from Auckland combining Waitomo glowworm caves, Te Puia geothermal sights, and Rotorua city highlights with tickets included.
“It was a really fun experience. Well organized and planned. My tour guide was Matt and he did a really good job!”
Small-group 13-hour Auckland tour to Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves with lunch, guided tours, and a Green Dragon drink.
“It was marvellous and our guide Grant was very good! We had an awesome day.”
One small-group day from Auckland to Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves, with pickup, guided tours, tickets, and a Green Dragon drink.
“Jon was a wonderful drive/guide. He was very professional and kept us on time for our activities and safe! Thank you Jon!”
Small-group Hobbiton and Waitomo day trip from Auckland or Rotorua, with buffet lunch and glowworm cave boat ride.
“Excellent communication, transportation, accommodations, and guide.”
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.
“The intricate details of Hobbiton and information shared regarding the making of The Lord of Rings movie(s) made this excursion worth it. The food and drink was delicious! The glow worms and caves were interesting. Our coach driver, DamRead more”
Auckland to Waitomo glowworm caves and Rotorua’s Te Puia geothermal park on a small-group day with guided boat ride, culture, and stories.
“Even though we had a bit of rain, we enjoyed the glow worm caves and Te Puia. Our tour guide Jeoff was incredible and made the trip even more fun - the journey was very comfortable, Jeoff provided commentary about sights we were crossing and also several fun facts about the area and about new…”
Small-group Auckland day trip to Hobbiton and Waitomo Glow Worm Caves, with guided tours, lunch at Green Dragon, and a silent boat ride.
“Wayne was the most incredible guide ever. He was so helpful, informative, and humorous. No one can top him!”
Small-group Auckland day trip to Spellbound Glowworm Caves: guided grotto, starry boat ride, glowworm ecology, CBD pickup. 9 hours.
“Just perfect ! I would come back for other tour :)”
Small-group Rotorua and Waitomo day trip with hotel pickup, Māori culture at Te Puia, and a boat ride through glowworm caves.
“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”
One-way Auckland to Rotorua with a small-group coach, live guide commentary, Waitomo glowworm caves, and an easy drop-off in Rotorua.
“We had an amazing driver who was very knowledgeable, and looked after us very well. The trip to the glowworm caves was a memory I will never forget, a beautiful calming experience. Best way to see New Zealand.”
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