From Tauranga: 'Hobbiton Movie Set' Cruise Ship Tour
PRIVATE TOUR: Leaving Tauranga Port we cross the Kiamai ranges and head inland to Hobbiton passing lush dairy farmland and racehorse studs … New Zealand hinterland at its best. On arrival at Hobbiton, we are met by our guide at the Shire’s Rest cafe and board the Hobbit Bus for the short drive through the 1,250-acre sheep farm to the movie set for a two hour escorted tour around the12 acre site. Our local guide explains the history of the site as you wander along the rambling paths of The Shire past Hobbit Holes, The Mill, and into the world-famous Green Dragon Inn where you can sample specially brewed beverages. The tour completed, its time for lunch at the Shire’s Rest Cafe. We finish the tour at Mount Maunganui (Tauranga Port) with a drive downtown past millionaire homes, the white sandy Pacific coast surf beach (regarded as New Zealand’s best) before returning you to your awaiting ship:PRIVATE TOUR: MAX 8 PEOPLEENTRY FEE (adult $84 / youth 9-6 $42 / child 0-8 free)
per adult from
$706
NZDDuration
5 hours 30 minutes
Pickup
Hotel pickup available
Voucher
Mobile ticket
What's included :
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional local kiwi guide/driver
- Full audio commentary
What's excluded :
- Lunch
- Entry fees to Hobbiton: adult $84 / child - 8 free / youth 9 - 16 yrs $44
- Entry/Admission - Hobbiton Movie Set
- You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
- This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Hobbiton Movie Set, 501 Buckland Road Matamata, Hinuera 3472 New Zealand
Visit Middle Earth … A guided tour of the Hobbiton Movie Set, the location of The Shire where the Lord of The Rings and Hobbit trilogies were filmed. Escape into the enchanting world of JRR Tolkien’s famous stories. This tour will take you to a world of enduring fantasy where the amazing films were brought to life, set across the 12 acres Hobbit Village. See Bilbo’s house, The Water Mill, Green Dragon, arched bridge, 44 Hobbit houses, gardens, wandering pathways, The Party Tree, lakes. Listen to the wonderful stories and tales of Gandolf, Frodo, and the villagers. If you haven’t read the books or seen the movies you will still love it
Duration: 2 hours Departure Point :
1 The Mall, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga 3116, New Zealand
Traveler pickup is offeredAirports- Tauranga Airport, Tauranga New Zealand
Departure Time :
Suppliers and travelers coordinate start times within the given time periods. 8/13/2019 - 8/12/2021Monday - Sunday: 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM Return Detail :
Returns to original departure pointHotel Pickup :
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Language
English
Age Req.
-
Fitness Req.
None
Group Size
8
Organised by Tauranga Scenic Tours
Tour ID: 137971P7
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