Hobbiton Transport & Tauranga Highlights Excursion from Tauranga
Overview
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7 hours
Mobile ticket
Our vehicles and our tours are designed to provide you with the best possible comfort, exceptional value and mixed with personal interaction to ensure you can enjoy your day stress free knowing we have everything sorted for you!
We are the only Tauranga based tour company with a Hobbiton trained tour guide. When you join us on tour you will also have free Wi-Fi and USB charging points in the vehicle. We are also provide refreshments and snacks during our tour.
You and your travelling companions can experience the best of Tauranga and the renowned 'Hobbiton' with assurance of knowing we have you in mind.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Travelers will be required to walk for over an hour un-assisted. Mixed terrain (not all flat ground).
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Hobbiton Movie Set
Hobbiton Movie Set 'The Shire' is home of Frodo, Bilbo and many other wonderful Hobbit's. This is the main destination of this tour. Admission is excluded - as we are unable to source tickets for cruise ship passengers. We will be at Hobbiton for approximately 3.25 hours where you will experience a magical 2.5 hour guided tour of The Shire, Hobbit homes and The Green Dragon Inn.
McLaren Falls Park
This picturesque park really is a delightful stop during your Tauranga and Hobbiton Journey. This wonderful lake captures the true beauty of Tauranga with native trees, birds, ducks, swans and the occasional sheep. Home to Trout and even glow worms for evening kayak trips this park is something special. Incorporating McLaren Falls this a wonderful stop where you can really experience New Zealand's diverse architecture and potentially get your feet wet in our beautiful clean waters.
What‘s Included
WiFi on board
Air-conditioned vehicle
Bottled Water and Snacks are included in all of our tours.
Lunch is available for purchase at The Shires Rest or The Green Dragon Inn
Hobbiton Admission Ticket (If booking has not been selected as "Inclusion of Hobbiton Ticket")
Pickup points
Quest Tauranga Central
71 Devonport Road Tauranga New Zealand
The Tauranga on the Waterfront Motel
1 Second Avenue, Tauranga New Zealand
Trinity Wharf Tauranga
51 Dive Crescent, Tauranga New Zealand
Quest on Durham
6 Durham Street, Tauranga New Zealand
Wanderlust Nz
105 The Strand Tauranga New Zealand
Options
Hobbiton Transport & Tauranga Highlights Excursion from Tauranga
Pickup included
Inclusion of Hobbiton Ticket
Hobbiton Tour Inclusion
Pickup included
Reviews
236 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing Hobbiton Tour
Jim H,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an amazing tour that I would highly recommend. Adventure and Cultural Tours was so helpful in coordinating the pickup of some of our family from the cruise ship and some from a hotel. Gillian, our driver and guide was fantastic! She gave wonderful narrative of the beautiful area. The snacks were delicious especially the homemade brownies. The Hobbiton Tour exceeded our expectations! We had an excellent guide and it was so much fun to see all the cute hobbit homes and walk through one! The Green Dragon Inn had excellent beverages and food. The stop at McLaren Falls was also beautiful. Gillian made sure we got back to the ship in plenty of time for our departure. It was an amazing day!
I booked this tour 2 days...
Victoria V,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I booked this tour 2 days before and had a great time. Met new friends from the same cruise ship as I and hung out with them. Our driver/guide, Amanda provided excellent information about Tauranga, the waterfalls and Hobbiton. With superb driving skills, we arrived at the movie set with plenty of time to browse through the gift shop and grab a bite to eat before our scheduled tour. She also made brownies for us during our snack/restroom break by a lake and saw these beautiful black swans. Overall, it was an exhilarating experience and the price was right for this 6 hour adventure.
Hobiton Movie Set. Not to be missed
Bruce W,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Tour was absolutely brilliant fr start to finish. Amanda met us just outside cruise port gates, then took us to a beautiful park where she provided snacks, water and homemade brownies. We weee then taken to McLaren falls which were spectacular due to heavy rain on previous days. On to Hobiton movie set which exceeded all expectations . Finally retd to ship in plenty of time. Amanda helped making it an unforgettable experience. Even the weather played ball
Great tour!
Janet W,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great time on this tour. Our guide/driver, Gillian was wonderful, and even provided snacks and water. Even though we departed a little late due to people not showing up, we still had plenty of time to enjoy Hobbiton as well as sites along the way. Our guide at Hobbiton, Brad, was amazing. He was very entertaining and had an extensive knowledge of the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit books and movies. Although this tour was pricey, I feel that it was money well spent.
Great transport service
Julia Y,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We thoroughly enjoyed our transportation from Tauranga to Hobbiton and back. Next time we are in the area, we will use this same service to explore Rotorua.
Easy peasy if your on a cruise ship
David A,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Came off the cruise ship and we were met right there! Super easy and so nice to be in a smaller group than the excursion groups and at half the price too. The WiFi on the van was a nice surprise and use it to download it the Hobbiton app so you’re all ready upon arrival. What a fun day. Our guide was informative, super sweet and accommodating in every way. We left on time and arrived back 10 minutes early. Highly recommend. Buy your Hobbiton ticket direct on their website.
Your Guide Makes your Excursion Better: Allan was great.
Karen W,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Allan picked us up at the exact spot that was described and proceeded to show us a beach community and a beautiful remote park built by the McClaren family on the way to the Hobbiton pickup port. He was an interesting a friendly guy and shared much about life in New Zealand with us. He promptly met us at the end of the tour for the ride home that included another picture stop. We have taken about 100 shore excursions and this one is the best.
A must-see whether you like LOTR or not!
Luke U,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very interactive experience with very knowledgeable guide. Amazing views and a must see for any LOTR fans. Definitely recommend!
Amanda is fabulous
Brian B,Feb 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Hobbiton is great, but to be escorted by a big fan made the whole experience better. She made the trip from Taurange entertaining and enjoyable
Go see it! Beautiful maintained movie set!
Tina S,Feb 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was AWESOME! So well done! Beautiful landscape, Nice controlled flow of people. Nice scenic drive out to site. Nice rest stop at McLaren Falls. Good commentary by our bus driver Amanda. Now you can walk thru a Hobbit house. The attention to detail was incredible. Nice beer at end of tour. Got back to ship in plenty of time. No problems.
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