Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Underground limestone caves lit by thousands of native glowworms, best seen by boat.
North Island
Waikato
A fertile region built around New Zealand's longest river, home to the underground limestone formations of Waitomo Caves and rolling farmland made famous as the setting for Hobbiton.
Adventure & Adrenaline
Māori Culture
Nature & Landscapes
Hobbiton Movie Set
The permanent Shire film set from The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, on a working sheep farm.
Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Underground limestone caves lit by thousands of native glowworms, best seen by boat.
Hamilton Gardens
An award-winning themed garden complex tracing garden design through history and cultures.