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Hobbiton Transport & Tauranga Highlights Excursion from Tauranga

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Offered in: English

Overview

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.

What's Included

  • Snacks Bottled Water and Snacks are included in all of our tours.
  • WiFi on board
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch 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")
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Meeting and Pickup

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Pick Up can be made within the Tauranga area with prior arrangement

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1 Salisbury Avenue
Mount Maunganui 3116, New Zealand

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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.
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3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

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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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers will be required to walk for over an hour un-assisted. Mixed terrain (not all flat ground).
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Hobbiton Transport & Tauranga Highlights Excursion from Tauranga?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Hobbiton Transport & Tauranga Highlights Excursion from Tauranga?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZST).
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Snacks. Bottled Water and Snacks are included in all of our tours.
  • WiFi on board.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle.
The following is NOT included:
  • Lunch. 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").
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
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This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

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Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Hobbiton Transport & Tauranga Highlights Excursion from Tauranga is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers will be required to walk for over an hour un-assisted. Mixed terrain (not all flat ground).
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Hobbiton Transport & Tauranga Highlights Excursion from Tauranga will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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  • SnacksBottled Water and Snacks are included in all of our tours.
  • WiFi on board
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • LunchLunch 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")

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers will be required to walk for over an hour un-assisted. Mixed terrain (not all flat ground).
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers
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