Guides · Updated 6 November 2026
Book both tickets yourself, then transport
Hobbiton tickets come from the official operator at hobbitontours.com. Waitomo cave tickets are sold by the cave operators. We provide transport only, so book both tours first and send us the times.
Leave a generous gap between the two: the drive between Hinuera and Waitomo goes west through Cambridge and Te Awamutu towards Ōtorohanga, and you'll want time for lunch.
Which first?
It depends where you start and finish. If you're coming from Auckland and heading back there, either order works; if you're carrying on to Rotorua or Taupō, ending at Hobbiton puts you closer.
Why a private driver helps
With a driver who waits at each stop, you don't need to watch the clock between car parks or drive country roads after a long day. Our Hobbiton & Waitomo day tour page shows live prices for each vehicle, or use the hourly driver option for a custom plan.
Hobbit Cabs is independent and provides transport only. Hobbiton Movie Set tour tickets are sold by the official operator.