6hr Hobbiton Movie Set Tour - Departs Tauranga

Overview

Available languages

English

6 hours

Mobile ticket

PLEASE NOTE: This tour no longer operates in conjunction with cruise ships docking at the port of Tauranga. All other days will operate as normal.

A must do for all Lord of the Rings fans! Join us for a magical journey to Middle Earth where you can become part of the wonder that was created called Hobbiton! The Hobbiton Movie set was used for the 'Lord of the Rings' and 'The Hobbit' film trilogies and is situated on a family run sheep farm close to the town of Matamata in the Waikato province. It is now a Tolkien tourism destination, offering guided tours of the set.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Passengers must be able to embark / disembark with minimal assistance.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

12-seater clean, air conditioned van

Entry into the Hobbiton Movie Set Tour - Subject to Hobbiton availability

Port pickup and drop-off

Live commentary on board

Free Beer or Soft Drink at the completion of the Hobbiton Set Tour

Local driver/guide

Food and drinks, unless specified

Gratuities

Does not operate with Cruise Ships docking in Tauranga

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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What To Expect

Mount Maunganui

NB: From October 2024 this tour will no longer operate in conjunction with cruise ships docking at the port of Tauranga. All other days will operate as normal. This tour starts with a scenic drive along the Mount Maunganui beach before heading over the Tauranga Harbour bridge, past the city center and inland over the Kaimai ranges. We climb to around 1800 feet providing spectacular panoramic views across the rich fertile farmland of the Waikato province. From there we make our way towards Hobbiton passing typical New Zealand farms.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Hobbiton Movie Set

On arrival at the Shires Rest Cafe you are collected in the Hobbiton bus and taken to Middle Earth via the 1250-acre sheep farm. Your expert guide will take you on a 2 and a half hour journey through "The Shire". You will be told the story of how the remote set was discovered and how Hobbiton is a living film set maintained by a team of gardeners and maintenance staff. It is the only purpose-built film set in the world where the public can go and experience it as it is in the movie.

3 hours • Admission Included

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