Hobbiton Transport & Tauranga Highlights Excursion from Tauranga
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Hobbiton Transport & Tauranga Highlights Excursion from Tauranga
By Adventure and Cultural Tours Bay of Plenty
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Ages 0-102, max of 19 per group
Duration: 7–8 hours
Start time: Check availability
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Live guide: English
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Highlights
- Bottled Water and Snacks are included in all of our tours.
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- WiFi on board
What's not included- Lunch is available for purchase at The Shires Rest or The Green Dragon Inn
- Entry/Admission - Hobbiton Movie Set
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
- 1 Salisbury Avenue, Mount Maunganui 3116, New ZealandOur tour will commence by the flag poles at the Port of Tauranga sign - unless otherwise arranged prior to tour.
Pickup details- Pick Up can be made within the Tauranga area with prior arrangement
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.Port pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.- Port of Tauranga Ltd, 2 Salisbury Avenue, Mount Maunganui 3116, New Zealand
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 60256P1- Most travellers can participate
- Travelers will be required to walk for over an hour un-assisted. Mixed terrain (not all flat ground).
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 60256P1
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- mhinman20180 contributionsBrilliantStephen Appleton picked us up from our apartment in Tauranga for a tour to Hobbiton. A fantastic experience from a highly knowledgeable diver / guide.. Because we were one couple Stephen took us to places on the journey that maybe larger groups would not have had the opportunity to see. A thoroughly enjoyable day. Book with this company if you are wanting to be treated special.Written 6 November 2020
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railton518
Placentia, CA2 contributions
Although the weather was poor, Stephen the tour operator was very attentive to our needs and comfort. He even provided gluten free homemade brownies, which were delicious. The tour bus was clean and in great shape, and safely driven. The narration to and from Hobbiton was excellent and he was able to provide a lot of insight due to him being a former Hobbiton tour driver. Because he was local his knowledge and history of the area we were being driven around was interesting, entertaining, and well informed. We recommend this tour to anyone wanting to visit Hobbiton or the area as a whole.
Written 31 October 2022
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Jude
5 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
We booked a small group trip with Adventure and Cultural Tours Bay of Plenty to take us from Tauranga to Hobbiton. Stephen was very knowledgable regaling us with lots of information and stories. He supplied lots of snacks - homemade brownies were delicious - and water. On the way to Hobbiton we stopped at McLaren Falls and were able to get some great photo's. Hobbiton was fantastic especially with the newly opened Hobbit houses that were fully furnished. Rain was forecast so we took rain poncho's for Hobbiton but the weather was sunny and warm. Comfortable walking shoes are a good idea.
Written 16 December 2023
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BCpma
Little Rock, AR17 contributions
This was supposed to be a small group tour, but they had more clients them expected and singled the four of us out for a private tour. It was absolutely fantastic. Amanda showed us around the area on the way to Hobbiton. The countryside was so beautiful. The tour included the entry fees to Hobbiton where is she turn this over to their guide for the Hobbiton tour. Again absolutely fantastic and much more than we expected. The weather was beautiful and we had an absolutely fantastic day. I highly recommend this vendor. Steve and his wife Amanda are totally awesome.
Written 27 February 2023
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Hi Bruce!
Thanks for this wonderful review, I thoroughly enjoyed being able to take you and your group on an adventure to Hobbiton and the area surrounding Tauranga, so I am pleased that you all enjoyed your day too! I hope the rest of your crusie and excursions go well :)
Kind regards
Amanda
Written 28 February 2023
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Steve S
1 contribution
Jan 2024 • Couples
This was a fantastic tour. Of course visiting the Hobbiton Movie Set was a highlight but I want to recommend this tour. We were picked up from a location just off the cruise ship in Tauranga. Easy to find. Amanda our driver was informative and entertaining on the trip there and we stopped of to see the amazing McLaren Falls along the way and a great lookout on the way back. Not only was the trip wonderful but Amanda provided water bottles and snacks, including HOME MADE BROWNIES which were scrumptious.
If you're planning a trip to the Hobbiton Movie Set I highly recommend taking this tour.
If you're planning a trip to the Hobbiton Movie Set I highly recommend taking this tour.
Written 24 January 2024
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bbeth b
2 contributions
Oct 2022
We were the first tour back in 2 years. Stephen you have not lost your touch!
Excellent tour, very knowledgeable about the area during the drive to Hobbiton, a lot of interesting facts. The Hobbiton tour takes about 2 hours and was a joy to walk around. The Ale at the Green Dragon Inn was very tasty. It was nice to put your comments about Hobbiton to use during the tour, especially the artifical tree, and your special leaves. The McLaren Falls hike was incredible in seeing all of the flora and ferns that are in NZ. Thanks to your Wife for providing the homemade brownies, that was an unexpected treat to a wonderful day!!
Excellent tour, very knowledgeable about the area during the drive to Hobbiton, a lot of interesting facts. The Hobbiton tour takes about 2 hours and was a joy to walk around. The Ale at the Green Dragon Inn was very tasty. It was nice to put your comments about Hobbiton to use during the tour, especially the artifical tree, and your special leaves. The McLaren Falls hike was incredible in seeing all of the flora and ferns that are in NZ. Thanks to your Wife for providing the homemade brownies, that was an unexpected treat to a wonderful day!!
Written 14 November 2022
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Samanthalorna
Launceston, Australia4 contributions
Feb 2024 • Solo
Amanda was an absolutely amazing and knowledgeable host. We stopped at a beautiful park and waterfall on our way to Hobbiton and had some morning tea with some homemade brownies(AMAZING)
It was a smaller tour group which I much preferred over a large buss as it was more intimate and much nicer to chat amongst the tour group.
Highly recommend and will use again on our next trip !
It was a smaller tour group which I much preferred over a large buss as it was more intimate and much nicer to chat amongst the tour group.
Highly recommend and will use again on our next trip !
Written 21 March 2024
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Rhondalavon
Bulverde, TX25 contributions
Dec 2024 • Couples
We loved our trip to Hobbiton. Alan was friendly, funny, and informative- an overall great tour guide. Hobbiton or “The Shire” was amazing with the attention to detail. I’ll include pictures. We actually saw Peter Jackson in his helicopter on the day we were there. Andrew was our guide at Hobbiton and you can tell that he loves his job - so happy and helpful. On the way back to the port, we stopped by a scenic overlook and at McLaren waterfalls- beautiful. We were offered snacks, including yummy homemade brownies, and water bottles at one of the stops. It was a wonderful experience!
Written 30 January 2025
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Kristine K
12 contributions
Hobbiton was an amazing place to visit! Stephen with Adventure & Cultural Tours Bay of Plenty was wonderful. He was prompt, personable and informative. He kept us informed from start to finish via email pre-tour and stories he told along the way. The ride was comfortable--snacks and cold water were provided. McLaren Falls was a picturesque stop. Highly recommend for Hobbiton visit transportation.
Written 20 February 2024
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jrd247
Phoenix, AZ112 contributions
Feb 2023
Stephen was a fantastic guide and so easy going. Out tour was adapted to accommodate cruise ship times without sacrificing a tour of the town, stopping at McLaren Falls and other points of interest as well as having plenty of time to grab a bite to eat and drink before our designated tour time at Hobbiton. Never having watched The Hobbit or Lord of the Rings, I had not expectations. Hobbiton is such a magical and charming place! Hobbiton and the Alexander farm is spectacular! Aside from the natural beauty of New Zealand, Hobbiton was by far the highlight of the 2 weeks I was traveling about NZ and should not be overlooked. If looking for a relaxing day around Tauranga without the need to drive, this tour is perfect.
Written 21 February 2023
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Lisa D
Santa Paula, CA15 contributions
New Zealand was a beautiful country to drive through and our visit to the Shire was more than we anticipated. We aren't super fans, but enjoyed the movies and books. The attention to detail at the set was incredible. So many photos I might have to make my own photo book about it. We got to walk into a furnished hobbit house, which was so detailed and beautiful. We also did a lovely little walk next to a waterfall on the way there. In the group of 11 we were easy to get in and out and on our way.
Written 11 November 2024
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We are arriving on the Celebrity Edge Cruise Ship on October 18, 2024. We have booked the Hobbiton Transport & Tauranga excursion. What time is the meet up?
Written 25 September 2024
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