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Discover 119 Day tours in Waitomo Caves on Trip.com, updated January 23, 2026, with experiences lasting from 1 to 24 hours. Find the perfect adventure for your day!

From EUR 32.30 per person, with an average total of EUR 242.68. Choose the option that suits your plan.

With 3.63k verified reviews, Day tours Waitomo Caves boast an average rating of 4.7.

This week's most popular Day tours: "Hobbiton Movie Set Small Group Tour from Auckland ", with 1.184k reviews and a 4.9 rating.

Now on Trip.com: "Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch", a 12-hour adventure in Waitomo Caves!

The next available day tour departs on January 24, 2026. Book now to secure your spot!

Waitomo Caves Day tours usually take about 12 hours — perfect for a relaxed, immersive experience!

95% of Waitomo Caves Day tours now offer English-speaking guides

January is perfect for visiting Waitomo Caves! Choose from Day tours available day tours, including seasonal hits like Hobbiton Movie Set Small Group Tour from Auckland .

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Reviews: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch
Guest User2025-09-02
David is amazing tour guide. He is very knowledgeable and professional. The tour is a great experience that is hard to miss if your are visiting New Zealand. The Waitamo Cave tour is more impressive than the description. The hobbitown is like a paradise. We were able to get free drinks during our trip. Umbrella is available to borrow if it starts raining. We were able to go inside the hobbit house and check out the fine furnitures. These two places are worth the trip.
Reviews: Hobbiton Movie set & Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour From Auckland
Guest User2024-06-26
This was an amazing tour, Adil was very friendly and gave excellent advice. Be sure to research the weather for Hobbiton as it is a fully outdoor tour. Be prepared for a long day! Totally worth it!
Reviews: Small-Group Hobbiton Tour from Auckland with Party Marquee Lunch
Guest User2025-11-24
AMAZING DAY! We actually booked a private drive and tour by our exceptional driver and guide, Alexander. We learned so much from Alexander along the way, it was terrific. We learned a lot about the area between Auckland and Hobbiton, we learned about the dairy and sheep/wool industry, and we learned so much about the filming of the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit movies - Alexander really knew all the fascinating back stories and made it so interesting. And of course, HOBBITON was a highlight of our trip to New Zealand. I'm a little embarrassed to admit that but it was and I'm not even an LOTR expert and my husband has never even seen one movie! The LAND - wow, just gorgeous. With my parents both born in Ireland, I'm also a bit embarrassed to say that the farmland around Hobbiton was actually more green than Ireland! You must go to Hobbiton to learn about how they found the land, how they built the sets, see the amazing Shire and Hobbit Holes and the level of detail put into everything, and learn about how the movie set eventually became a tourist attraction. The tour was not overbooked at all, they do a great job of spacing the groups out so it never felt like Disneyland. The buffet lunch was delicious, and the gift shop was fun! The drive there and all the details that were handled by Alexander really contributed to a terrific day. I highly recommend you see Hobbiton this way!
Reviews: Queenstown: Milford Sound Coach & Cruise Full-Day Trip
Guest User2026-01-17
It went very well Robyn was full of useful information and just lovely to be around. She’s also a very good driver and we felt safe the whole time
Reviews: Queenstown, New Zealand - Milford Sound / Piopiotahi Scenic Helicopter Tour with Two Snow Mountain Landings (Cruise Not Included)
Guest User2025-10-06
We adjusted our itinerary due to weather, but thankfully it cleared up the day we left Queenstown. The experience was unique, landing on a snowy mountaintop. The pilot was fantastic, and most importantly, it saved us a lot of time. However, the weather in the South Island can be unpredictable, so if you choose the helicopter option, I recommend staying in Queenstown for a few days.
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