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We compared all 10 experiences in Hamilton so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

★4.8 10 experiences from NZ$ 318 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

Must-do experiences

Hamilton day tour: Wai-O-Tapu, Redwoods & Blue Spring
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Most booked
Hamilton day tour: Wai-O-Tapu, Redwoods & Blue SpringTwelve-hour day tour from Hamilton through Wai-O-Tapu's geothermal pools and Lady Knox Geyser, Redwoods Forest, and Blue Spring. Includes guide and hotel pickup.
8 reviews
4.50★
Duration
12h
Every day
07:30
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 329per person
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour from Hamilton: Small-Group Guided Experience
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★Top rated
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour from Hamilton: Small-Group Guided ExperienceSmall-group tour from Hamilton to the Hobbiton Movie Set with a live English-speaking guide, covering the 12-acre film set, Alexander Family Sheep Farm.
1 review
5.00★
Duration
4h–5h
Next departure: 13 Jan 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 325per person
Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Kiwi House & Blue Springs from Hamilton
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Best value
Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Kiwi House & Blue Springs from HamiltonFull-day tour from Hamilton visiting Waitomo Glowworm Caves with a 45-minute guided boat ride through the underground river, Otorohanga Kiwi House.
1 review
5.00★
Duration
7h–8h
Tue, Wed, Sat and Sun
08:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 350per person

Recommended (7)

Hobbiton Movie Set & Blue Springs tour from Hamilton
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Hobbiton Movie Set & Blue Springs tour from Hamilton
Duration
7h–8h
start times · Every day
3
fromNZ$ 335NZ$ 318per person
Waitomo Caves & Te Puia Tour: Glowworms & Geysers
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Waitomo Caves & Te Puia Tour: Glowworms & Geysers
Duration
8h–9h
Tue, Thu and Sat
07:30
fromNZ$ 425per person
Hamilton to Waitomo Caves Full-Day Tour with Lunch
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Hamilton to Waitomo Caves Full-Day Tour with Lunch
Duration
8h–9h
Tue, Thu and Sat
07:30
fromNZ$ 415per person
Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves from Hamilton: Small Group Tour
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Travelers' pick
Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves from Hamilton: Small Group Tour
Duration
10h–11h
Every day
07:30
fromNZ$ 430per person
Rotorua geothermal tour from Hamilton: Wai-O-Tapu, Te Puia & haka
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Rotorua geothermal tour from Hamilton: Wai-O-Tapu, Te Puia & haka
Duration
6h–7h
Every day
07:45
fromNZ$ 399per person
Hamilton to Auckland Airport: Private Transfer & Fixed Price
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Hamilton to Auckland Airport: Private Transfer & Fixed Price
Duration
1h 15m–1h 30m
fromNZ$ 350per group
Hobbiton, Waitomo & Blue Spring tour from Hamilton: Private van
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Travelers' pick
Hobbiton, Waitomo & Blue Spring tour from Hamilton: Private van
Duration
10h
Every day
08:00
fromNZ$ 1,100per group

Hamilton at a glance ✓ 2026-11-05

  • Most booked: Hamilton day tour: Wai-O-Tapu, Redwoods & Blue Spring, NZ$ 329 (12h, 4.50★ · 8).
  • Top rated: Hobbiton Movie Set Tour from Hamilton: Small-Group Guided Experience, NZ$ 325 (4h–5h, 5.00★ · 1).
  • Best value: Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Kiwi House & Blue Springs from Hamilton, NZ$ 350 (7h–8h, 5.00★ · 1).

Of the 10 experiences: 10 with free cancellation, 9 with instant confirmation, 3 with hotel pickup and 8 bookable last-minute.

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