Time zone
GMT +12:00
No time difference
Currency
New Zealand Dollar
1EUR = 1.97NZD
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
Spring deal
Hobbiton and Lord of the Rings Movie Set Tour
Book now for today
Hotel pick-up
Private tour
(3.3K) • 80K+ booked
From
€ 65.45
€ 139.70
Retail: € 192.05
Spring deal
Hobbiton & Waitomo Tour with Picnic Lunch from Auckland
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Hotel pick-up
English guided
(415) • 7K+ booked
From
€ 189.85
Waitomo Glowworm Caves Boat Tour
English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
(6) • 100+ booked
€ 187.45
Klook's choice
Auckland to Rotorua: Hobbiton & Waitomo Tour with Picnic Lunch
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Hotel pick-up
English guided
(32) • 900+ booked
From
€ 189.85
Hobbiton and Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour
Small group
English guided
Free cancellation
(6) • 200+ booked
€ 194.85
Klook's choice
Waitomo Caves, Blue Springs and Kiwi House Small Group Tour
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English guided
Free cancellation
(6) • 100+ booked
€ 235.15
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Off the Beaten Track Glowworm Cave Tour - Down to Earth Waitomo
English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
(37) • 700+ booked
€ 127.95
Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Small Group Experience with Lunch
Hotel pick-up
English guided
Free cancellation
(165) • 2K+ booked
€ 227.15
Spellbound, Waitomo Glowworm and Cave Explorer Small Group Tour
English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
(8) • 100+ booked
€ 218.35
Waitomo Caves & Te Puia Rotorua Small Group Day Tour
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Hotel pick-up
English guided
(108) • 1K+ booked
From
€ 238.95
Hobbiton Movie Set & Waitomo Glow Worm Caves Tour
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English guided
Free cancellation
(43) • 1K+ booked
From
€ 302.35
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.
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.
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!
Sakae ******
2026-08-12 03:03:44
First, we walked through the cave, admiring the beautiful natural art created by the stalactites. Then, we boarded a boat and continued deeper into the cave. In the silent cave, the occasional sound of dripping water echoed, and looking up at the ceiling where the glowworms' lights flickered, I was enveloped in a strange sensation, as if I were in another world. The cave tour itself lasted just under an hour. Although it was a long 5-hour round trip from Auckland, I'm glad I went. On the way there, we stopped at a coffee shop for a light meal. Photography is prohibited inside the cave, so at the entrance, they took a blue-screen photo of us, and after the tour, we could purchase data or prints that combined our photo with images from inside the cave.
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.
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! 🇦🇺
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.
Pia *************
2026-08-07 07:20:23
I really enjoyed my visit, especially our tour guide, Dave from Cheeky Travel. He made the tour so much fun and made sure to explain everything we were seeing along the way. His knowledge and enthusiasm made the experience even more enjoyable. Rotorua is truly a must-visit destination—I absolutely loved my time here and can't wait to come back!
Waitomo at a glance
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What to do in Waitomo throughout the year
Waitomo is best known for guided Tours and Water activities, with Tours accounting for the bulk of bookings and Water activities popular for small-group outings. Klook booking data shows demand peaks in December and is also high in November and January, while most other months are much quieter. Plan around the seasonal rhythm: December brings the liveliest atmosphere and fuller tour schedules, whereas the long quiet stretch from February through October suits travellers who prefer fewer crowds. Decide whether you want peak-season buzz or peaceful off-peak calm. Based on Klook booking data.
When to visit and what prices do
Demand concentrates at the end of the year, with December the busiest month and August the quietest; Klook booking data records December as the peak and August as the trough. Prices vary across the year: the median paid on Klook is typically highest in February and lowest in May, and the two series partly diverge — December is very busy without being the priciest, while February is more expensive even though demand there is not at its peak. For lower prices and smaller crowds, aim for May or most months outside November–January; for peak-season atmosphere, choose November–December.
| Month | Demand Level | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| January | Peak demand | MYR 726 |
| February | Very quiet | MYR 1,018 |
| March | Very quiet | MYR 779 |
| April | Very quiet | MYR 973 |
| May | Very quiet | MYR 543 |
| June | Very quiet | MYR 633 |
| July | Very quiet | MYR 714 |
| August | Very quiet | MYR 734 |
| September | Very quiet | MYR 689 |
| October | Very quiet | MYR 689 |
| November | Peak demand | MYR 754 |
| December | Peak demand | MYR 774 |
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 Malaysia
Most travellers lock things in well ahead: on Klook bookings are typically made about 18 days ahead, while the earliest planners book around 52 days out. That means planning is useful, especially for visits in the November–December peak when availability tightens. If you prefer flexibility you can still find options a few weeks out, but booking earlier secures better time slots for popular Tours. Use Klook to compare times and secure spots early; these suggestions are based on Klook booking data and help you balance planning with spontaneity.
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