Shore Excursion: Hobbiton and Lord of the Rings Movie Set Tour
Tauranga, New Zealand
Trip Type: Day Trips
Duration: 6 hours
This private day tour takes you to the enchanting Village of Hobbiton from Tauranga. See the famous Lord of the Rings and Hobbiton Movie set on this 6 hour guided tour to Matamata just over the hills from Tauranga.
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This private day tour takes you to the enchanting Village of Hobbiton from Tauranga. See the famous Lord of the Rings and Hobbiton Movie set on this 6 hour guided tour to Matamata just over the hills from Tauranga.Departing Mt Maunganui you drive down Pilot Bay on the harbour side then around to Main surf Beach past multi million dollar homes. Then you will cross the Harbour Bridge and climb up to over 1000 feet to cross the Kaimai Mountain range which divides the Bay of Plenty coastal region from the Waikato district, the main dairy farming area of New Zealand.
You will then arrive at Hobbiton, the movie set location for the village in the Lord of The Rings movie madterpiece. Here you will be met by your private guide for an informative 2 hour tour around the movie set location. Stand under the party tree, walk past the Hobbit holes, imagine yourself among the characters. Nestled deep in the rolling hills of the Waikato, this location was chosen by Peter Jackson for it's stunning landscape.
After the tour there plenty of time for lunch at the Shires rest cafe and a look in the souvenir store.
Leaving Hobbiton your journey takes you back over the Kaimai ranges, stooping at the beautiful McClaren's falls park, then you visit Mossop's honey for tasting and treat yourself to a unique NZ ice cream. Then its back through downtown Tauranga past the restaurant and cafe scene and over the Bridge to your ship in plenty of time.
Personal guarantee: all tours guarantee the passengers to be back to your ship on time or you will be transported to the next portÂ
You will then arrive at Hobbiton, the movie set location for the village in the Lord of The Rings movie madterpiece. Here you will be met by your private guide for an informative 2 hour tour around the movie set location. Stand under the party tree, walk past the Hobbit holes, imagine yourself among the characters. Nestled deep in the rolling hills of the Waikato, this location was chosen by Peter Jackson for it's stunning landscape.
After the tour there plenty of time for lunch at the Shires rest cafe and a look in the souvenir store.
Leaving Hobbiton your journey takes you back over the Kaimai ranges, stooping at the beautiful McClaren's falls park, then you visit Mossop's honey for tasting and treat yourself to a unique NZ ice cream. Then its back through downtown Tauranga past the restaurant and cafe scene and over the Bridge to your ship in plenty of time.
Personal guarantee: all tours guarantee the passengers to be back to your ship on time or you will be transported to the next portÂ
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