Hobbiton Transport & Tauranga Highlights Excursion from Tauranga
Overview
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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‘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
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.
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Hobbiton Transport & Tauranga Highlights Excursion from Tauranga
Pickup included
Inclusion of Hobbiton Ticket
Hobbiton Tour Inclusion
Pickup included
Reviews
192 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Shire Walk
Shari W,
Jun 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00If you love the movies this is a phenomenal experience! The tour guide enhanced the trip as well! A must see!
A must do in New Zealand...
Maddy W,
May 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00A must do in New Zealand and for fans of the Hobbit/LOTR! Really lives up to expectations and the guides are great at their jobs :) The extra stop at McLaren park and falls was beautiful
Hobbiton, inside the Hobbit Holes!
Delores P,
May 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00Oh my gosh, we had the best time on this tour! All of us are Lord of the Rings fans, but you didn’t need to be to enjoy this tour! The set was beautiful, our tour guide at Hobbiton was super knowledgeable our guide that picked us up from the ship was great he has such a sense of humor and got us back to the ship in good time. So glad we took this tour!
An exceptional experience
Kelly J,
Mar 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00Every corner has something to see. The best thing to add to your itinerary to visit. The tour is fantastic
hobbiton day trip from cruise ship
greg m,
Mar 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00a must do experience for lord of the rings/ hobbit fans. driver waiting at cruise port, very easy to find with people waiting to collect you from ship and back in plenty of time for boarding. definatly recommend
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