Time zone
GMT +12:00
No time difference
Currency
New Zealand Dollar
1RON = 0.37NZD
Official languages
English
Best time to visit
DEC - FEB
Summer months offer warm weather and cave exploration.
Recommended trip duration
2 days
Top things to do in Waitomo
Hobbiton and Lord of the Rings Movie Set Tour
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Hotel pick-up
Private tour
(3.3K) • 80K+ booked
RON 349.75
RON 739.85
Retail: RON 1,016.95
Hobbiton & Waitomo Tour with Picnic Lunch from Auckland
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English guided
(418) • 7K+ booked
From
RON 1,009.45
Hobbiton and Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour
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Small group
English guided
(6) • 200+ booked
RON 780.20
Waitomo Glowworm Caves Boat Tour
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English guided
Free cancellation
(7) • 100+ booked
From
RON 750.60
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Auckland to Rotorua: Hobbiton & Waitomo Tour with Picnic Lunch
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English guided
(32) • 900+ booked
From
RON 1,009.45
Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Small Group Experience with Lunch
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English guided
(165) • 2K+ booked
From
RON 1,019.65
Spellbound, Waitomo Glowworm and Cave Explorer Small Group Tour
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English guided
Free cancellation
(8) • 200+ booked
RON 874.39
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Off the Beaten Track Glowworm Cave Tour - Down to Earth Waitomo
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English guided
Free cancellation
(38) • 700+ booked
From
RON 589.19
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Waitomo Caves, Blue Springs and Kiwi House Small Group Tour
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English guided
Free cancellation
(6) • 100+ booked
RON 941.65
Waitomo Caves & Te Puia Rotorua Small Group Day Tour
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Hotel pick-up
English guided
(108) • 1K+ booked
RON 1,100.35
Klook's choice
Hobbiton Movie Set & Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour From Auckland
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English guided
Free cancellation
(6) • 100+ booked
RON 1,156.85
Hotels in Waitomo
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Reviews of Waitomo activities
Aiko ********************
2026-05-31 09:01:03
The tour was well organized, informative, and enjoyable from start to finish. It was fascinating to learn about the history and behind-the-scenes details of the set. The scenery was stunning, and there were plenty of opportunities to take memorable photos.
The comfortable luxury van made the journey relaxing and pleasant, allowing us to sit back and take in the beautiful scenery along the way.
Sean ***
2026-05-12 05:16:44
Klook pass does really save you some money and it's easy to also book the attractions. Just be warned that the standalone package dates and time availability is different from the klook pass
Klook User
2026-09-30 19:41:11
The Greatsites bus driver/guide, Anthony, was hospitable, knowledgeable, accommodating,very kind and entertaining;he goes the extra mile;helped us bring our souvenirs back to the bus before the Hobbit tour started because we did not have time to go. We made another toilet break on the way back to Auckland,which was helpful. Anthony always had a smile on his face;made sure we were all safe, and looked after each other.Anthony is quite an asset to have. Thank you for the pleasant day Anthony. WAITOMO caves:the tour guide was very knowledgeable funny and helpful friendly.We felt the history of the place. It was like being in the movie Avatar with the cute glow worms shining their natural glow around us. HOBITTON: The set is wonderfully made. This was my wife’s anniversary present because I love LOTR so so much. The feeling was surreal. The tour guide helpful and knowledgeable. I wish we had more time overall. but we did have a large group also. Highly recommended tour.
Klook User
2026-06-27 21:30:21
Our Hobbiton, Waitomo Caves, and Flexi Tours experience was absolutely amazing! Hobbiton truly felt like stepping into Middle-earth, with stunning scenery and incredible attention to detail. The glowworms in the Waitomo Caves were breathtaking, and our guide, Cuppa Tea, was informative, entertaining, and even treated us to a beautiful song. Bunty from Flexi Tours made our journey even more enjoyable with his friendly personality, fascinating insights about New Zealand, and a bonus stop at a beautiful hanging bridge. Our group of four felt safe, well looked after, and had an unforgettable trip. Highly recommend these experiences to anyone visiting New Zealand! 🇦🇺
W**
2026-07-10 21:08:52
Nice tour guide. I wrongly booked the destination to Rotorua, so I was so panicked when I noticed this. By keeping calling the CS, luckily they answered and let me change to round-trip back to Auckland at 7am on the trip day. Thanksful for that! Enjoyed a lot in the trip. The nature of NZ is so amazing!
Klook User
2026-11-02 05:50:07
My wife like glowworm and ask me to book the tour. After visiting today, I highly recommend this tour as I like it very much. It only takes half day. The guide and driver is so nice and introduces scenes and history of New Zealand. And Let us to experience feeding ostrich. Really, thanks to our guide, Adil, to let us experiencing this wonderful trip.
Sugawara *****
2026-06-01 20:08:34
Brad was an excellent guide. I often get stomach aches and motion sickness, but he made sure to have regular restroom breaks, and his driving was smooth with no sudden stops, which made me feel very comfortable. Of course, the scenery, the Hobbiton tour, and the glowworm tour were all wonderful. Even though I'm not very good at English, it was a small group tour, so everyone was friendly, and I had a great time.
Klook 用戶
2026-09-02 09:36:46
The guide was very humorous and witty, and their photography skills were also quite good. I initially thought it would be tiring, but it wasn't at all. Inside, you can see not only fireflies but also many stalactites. I highly recommend checking it out. We drove ourselves there, and the location wasn't hard to find.
Tsz *********
2026-09-06 02:47:55
I really enjoyed the trip. I saw the kiwi birds, and they were very cute. Unfortunately, you can’t take photos of them because camera flashes and bright lights can damage their sensitive eyes. But the kiwi birds were very cute!
Besides that, my favourite part of the trip was going to Blue Spring. It was so beautiful and looked unreal. In addition, our tour guide was very friendly and told us a lot of interesting things about New Zealand and Auckland.
Waitomo at a glance
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What to know before visiting Waitomo
Waitomo at a glance
Waitomo is best known for its guided Tours and, to a lesser extent, Water activities, with Tours clearly leading booking volume on Klook. The city's rhythm across the year is strongly seasonal: Klook booking data shows major peaks in December and November, while late winter in August is much quieter. If you want the lively, peak-season atmosphere for Tours, plan for the December window; if you prefer smaller crowds for walking and water-based options, travel in the quieter months. Decide whether you want peak-season buzz or off-peak calm. Based on Klook booking data.
When to visit Waitomo
Demand on Klook concentrates at the end of the year, with December showing the strongest uplift and August the quietest month; the monthly booking index is a typical-year average from historical Klook booking data. Prices move through the year too: median paid prices on Klook peak in February and drop to their lowest in May, while November–December are also above the yearly median. That means November–December suit travellers after peak-season atmosphere, while May and many of the very quiet months offer lower typical prices and much smaller crowds.
| Month | Demand Level | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| January | Peak demand | AUD 267 |
| February | Very quiet | AUD 375 |
| March | Very quiet | AUD 287 |
| April | Very quiet | AUD 358 |
| May | Very quiet | AUD 200 |
| June | Very quiet | AUD 233 |
| July | Very quiet | AUD 263 |
| August | Very quiet | AUD 270 |
| September | Very quiet | AUD 254 |
| October | Very quiet | AUD 254 |
| November | Peak demand | AUD 278 |
| December | Peak demand | AUD 285 |
Demand is bookings in that month compared with a typical month, from historical Klook booking data, grouped into the demand levels above; typical price is the median paid on Klook in that month; prices are shown with their currency code. Based on Klook booking data, July 2025 – June 2026.
Tips for travellers from Australia
Most travellers book well ahead on Klook — typically around 18 days ahead — and some planners lock things in earlier, up to 52 days out. That means a bit of planning pays, especially in the November–December peak months when demand is highest on Klook. If your dates are flexible, aim for the quieter mid-year months to find lower typical prices and fewer crowds. Use Klook to browse and hold experiences in advance; last-minute bookings are still possible but try to book at least two to three weeks ahead for popular Tours. Based on Klook booking data.
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