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Shore Excursion: Hobbiton and Lord of the Rings Movie Set Tour

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| Tauranga, New Zealand
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Hobbiton village
We go for a 15 minute easy walk through safe and unique NZ native forest
Mt Maunganui. Your ship docks on the other side of this iconic landmark
Rabbit Island close to Mt Maunganui
Toby, one of your guides

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                      Lord of The Rings Movie Set Tour
Join us for this amazing 7 Hour Tour visiting The Lord of the Rings movie set incl a 2.5 hour guided tour on the actual set, walk through beautiful NZ native forest at McClaren's Fall park, plus visit a local Kiwifruit orchard, be mesmerised by the iconic green countryside of middle New Zealand

Please note ; This tour has a minimum of 5 people

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Entrance fees
  • Driver/guide
  • Personal expenses and gratuities (optional)
  • Lunch
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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point

Salisbury Avenue
Mount Maunganui 3116, New Zealand

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Salisbury Avenue
Mount Maunganui 3116, New Zealand

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What To Expect

Pilot Bay

Drive along while we discover the history of this beautiful seaside Town
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mt Maunganui Main Beach

Stop and view on of New Zealand's best beaches talk about the history and how James cook called this area the Bay of Plenty
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Te Puna

If time allows, we deviate to the Minden Rd. elevated lookout providing spectacular views and photo opportunities of the Bay of Plenty coastline including your own ship far in the distance- stunning
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

McLaren Falls Park

Drive through this beautiful natural park , see a waterfall . Then we will take a short and easy walk through New Zealand native forest to another smaller but very photogenic waterfall - serene, gorgeous, mesmerising.
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40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Poripori Water Holes

We pass by this popular swimming spot for youngsters during the summer, but do not stop. A few kms before this, we drive down Crawford and PoriPori Rd, traversing some picturesque and typical NZ farmland, many of which are in sheep farms and a few that grow the iconic and quite economically important fruit of this region, the Kiwifruit. We stop at one Orchard. You’ll be amazed at how they grow!!
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kaimai Mamaku Conservation Park

On the route to Hobbiton we stop just past the highest point (1700 feet) of the drive at a fresh natural springs where you may quench your thirst from cool water gushing up from inside the mountain range. We also stop at a lookout of the vast Waikato region where many of the farms that make up the mainstay of New Zealand's economy-dairy farming, are located.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hobbiton Movie Set

Discover The famous Lord of the Rings movie Set. The most popular singular attraction in the North Island of New Zealand. We transport you to this venue via a pretty customised scenic tour from the Port of Tauranga. Once we are at Hobbiton, we hand you over the trustworthy hands of their onsite guides who will escort you through this iconic destination set on a piece of gorgeous New Zealand farmland. I have never met anyone who hasn’t come away from Hobbiton suitably impressed in, of course, a positive way.
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2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
  • Personal guarantee: all tours guarantee the passengers to be back to your ship on time or you will be transported to the next port

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Shore Excursion: Hobbiton and Lord of the Rings Movie Set Tour?

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

Cancellation Policy

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

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Average 4.63 out of 5 stars based on 16 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Shore Excursion: Hobbiton and Lord of the Rings Movie Set Tour?
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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.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Bottled water.
  • Entrance fees.
  • Driver/guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Personal expenses and gratuities (optional).
  • Lunch.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
A:

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?
A:

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..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Shore Excursion: Hobbiton and Lord of the Rings Movie Set Tour is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Shore Excursion: Hobbiton and Lord of the Rings Movie Set Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. 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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What's Included

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  • Bottled water
  • Entrance fees
  • Driver/guide
  • Personal expenses and gratuities (optional)
  • Lunch

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
  • Personal guarantee: all tours guarantee the passengers to be back to your ship on time or you will be transported to the next port
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers

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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 good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • 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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