Hobbiton movie set with Waitomo Caves options from Rotorua
Description
Design your own ideal day with The Hobbiton Movies Set tour to start then an option to move on to Waitomo Caves area and experience glowworms and caves.
Depart Rotorua at 8:00am with pick-ups from central locations in a comfortable 11-seat van or 21-seat minibus. Listen to interesting commentary along the way. Relax aboard the scenic drive from Rotorua to Hobbiton.
Lord of the Rings devotees can soak up the Hobbiton Movie Set with a 2 hour guide tour and relaxing drink at the Green Toad on completion.
If you are just doing the Hobbiton tour then return to Rotorua arriving at 1:15pm
If you would like to include to Waitomo Caves these are your options;
Waitomo Glowworm Caves - 60 minutes
Follow your informative guide on a tour underground to view the icicle-shaped stalactites and learn how they were formed over. A boat ride takes you through the Glowworm Grotto, where you will be beneath thousands of twinkling glowworms in a breathtaking display. This is a truly surreal experience!
After the tour you have free time in Waitomo to stroll through native forests and the spectacular limestone landscape, have a cup of tea or visit the information centre.
2 Caves Combo - Waitomo Glowworm and Ruakuri Caves - 3 hours
The Ruakauri Caves some times known as the Den of Dogs makes a great follow on to your Glowworm Cave tour. Experience the spectacular spiral entrance to Ruakuri Cave. Marvel at the incredible limestone formations and crystal tapestries in an intimate group. The vast Ruakuri Cave feature waterfalls and limestone formations. 2Cave combination with the Glowworm Caves tour
Black Labyrinth - 3 hours
Alternatively, if you are feeling adventurous join us for our Black Labyrinth Black Water Rafting Caving Adventure. Waitomo black water rafting tour will have you exploring and tubing through the mysterious Ruakuri Cave. Here you will be given a rubber tube, and you will be taken on an unreal underground adventure you will never forget. Float down the underground river in rubber tubes while admiring the glowworm displays above!
If you are finishing in Rotorua arrive at 7:30pm.
Included
2 hour Tour of Hobbiton Movie Set, Matamata
All Transport Knowledgeable Tour Guide Transport by air-conditioned coach or van Pickup from all central meeting spot
Options include;
Choice of Waitomo Activity
Excluded
Lunch
Personal expenses
Know before you go
Warm Jacket, walking shoes, rainproof jacket if raining
Customers doing Black Labyrinth options need to bring swimwear, a towel and a warm change of clothes. Wet suit and booties are provided.