Hobbiton, Ruakuri Cave and Kiwi House Deluxe Tour from Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand
Trip Type: Day Trips
Duration: 12 hours 30 minutes
Hobbiton, caves and kiwi birds – all in one day from Auckland!
Travel south to the real Lord of the Ring’s ‘Hobbiton’ for a fully guided movie set tour and a delicious Hobbiton-style themed buffet lunch at the Shire Party Marquee. Next, travel to Ruakuri Cave, marvel at the shimmering lights of thousands of tiny glow-worms during a magical subterranean experience. Finally, travel to the Otorohanga Kiwi House, the best place to see Kiwi birds in New Zealand! Return to Auckland in the evening. Luxury coach, full commentary is provided in English. Multilingual headsets are available in Mandarin, Japanese and Spanish.
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Hobbiton, caves and kiwi birds – all in one day from Auckland!
Travel south to the real Lord of the Ring’s ‘Hobbiton’ for a fully guided movie set tour and a delicious Hobbiton-style themed buffet lunch at the Shire Party Marquee. Next, travel to Ruakuri Cave, marvel at the shimmering lights of thousands of tiny glow-worms during a magical subterranean experience. Finally, travel to the Otorohanga Kiwi House, the best place to see Kiwi birds in New Zealand! Return to Auckland in the evening. Luxury coach, full commentary is provided in English. Multilingual headsets are available in Mandarin, Japanese and Spanish.
Start the day in Auckland with selected inner city hotel pickups. Begin your action packed day at the famous ‘Hobbition’. On arrival at Shire’s Rest you embark on your Hobbiton movie set tour. This location is the largest “green set” in the world and a beautiful natural setting. You'll see 44 hobbit holes, the Mill and double arch bridge, the party tree, and the Green Dragon Inn. At this stunning location you can take a photo at the door of Bilbo’s house, “Bag End”, looking out over the whole set to the hills in the distance. Be treated to a delicious Hobbiton-style themed buffet lunch, fit for a hobbit, at the Shire Party Marquee.
Next, visit Ruakuri Caves, a stunning limestone cave formation. Ruakuri Cave offers a captivating blend of Waitomo's most compelling subterranean experiences. Journey down through the spectacular spiral entrance, and marvel at the softly folding shawl-like limestone formations and crystal tapestries. Hear the distant thunder of the subterranean waterfalls and get up close to the glowworms. Ruakuri Cave is New Zealand's longest guided underground walking tour and an experience that must be seen to be believed. It will leave you open-mouthed, awe-struck and humbled by the sheer majesty of nature.
Finally, travel to the Otorohanga Kiwi House, the best place to see Kiwi in New Zealand! The Otorohanga Kiwi house is New Zealand's most personal wildlife experience where you will learn more about the Kiwi bird through talks with their keepers and view active Kiwi up-close and personal via a feeding display that takes place on your tour.
Travel back to Auckland on board our luxury coach, taking in the stunning scenery that New Zealand has to offer. An evening snack is served en-route. You will arrive back into Auckland at approximately 8pm.
Travel south to the real Lord of the Ring’s ‘Hobbiton’ for a fully guided movie set tour and a delicious Hobbiton-style themed buffet lunch at the Shire Party Marquee. Next, travel to Ruakuri Cave, marvel at the shimmering lights of thousands of tiny glow-worms during a magical subterranean experience. Finally, travel to the Otorohanga Kiwi House, the best place to see Kiwi birds in New Zealand! Return to Auckland in the evening. Luxury coach, full commentary is provided in English. Multilingual headsets are available in Mandarin, Japanese and Spanish.
Start the day in Auckland with selected inner city hotel pickups. Begin your action packed day at the famous ‘Hobbition’. On arrival at Shire’s Rest you embark on your Hobbiton movie set tour. This location is the largest “green set” in the world and a beautiful natural setting. You'll see 44 hobbit holes, the Mill and double arch bridge, the party tree, and the Green Dragon Inn. At this stunning location you can take a photo at the door of Bilbo’s house, “Bag End”, looking out over the whole set to the hills in the distance. Be treated to a delicious Hobbiton-style themed buffet lunch, fit for a hobbit, at the Shire Party Marquee.
Next, visit Ruakuri Caves, a stunning limestone cave formation. Ruakuri Cave offers a captivating blend of Waitomo's most compelling subterranean experiences. Journey down through the spectacular spiral entrance, and marvel at the softly folding shawl-like limestone formations and crystal tapestries. Hear the distant thunder of the subterranean waterfalls and get up close to the glowworms. Ruakuri Cave is New Zealand's longest guided underground walking tour and an experience that must be seen to be believed. It will leave you open-mouthed, awe-struck and humbled by the sheer majesty of nature.
Finally, travel to the Otorohanga Kiwi House, the best place to see Kiwi in New Zealand! The Otorohanga Kiwi house is New Zealand's most personal wildlife experience where you will learn more about the Kiwi bird through talks with their keepers and view active Kiwi up-close and personal via a feeding display that takes place on your tour.
Travel back to Auckland on board our luxury coach, taking in the stunning scenery that New Zealand has to offer. An evening snack is served en-route. You will arrive back into Auckland at approximately 8pm.
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