Hobbiton Movie Set Shore Excursion from Tauranga (6 Hours)
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Overview
Enjoy a magical 6-6.5 hour tour to the Hobbiton Movie set, used for The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit film series, which has made NZ famous. Leaving the port, we first travel past the stunning beaches of Mount Maunganui, a top NZ holiday destination, across the harbor bridge and into the country, over the Kaimai mountain ranges, into the lush farming district of the Waikato, the location of Hobbiton. At Hobbiton you can visit the Shires Rest Cafe, browse the souvenir shop or just take in the stunning views before joining the 2.5 hour guided tour, explore inside a Hobbit home and finish at The Green Dragon Pub with a complimentary Ale. As Cruise ship arrival times varies so much, we adjust the start time to suit, which we confirm to you when your booking is accepted, always having you back at the ship in good time for its departure. Please see the Additional Info section for details of our cancellation policy should the ship cancel its port of call within 24 hours of arrival.

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Hobbiton Movie Set Shore Excursion from Tauranga (6 Hours)
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$82.43
Ticket Information
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
What's Included
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Admission to Hobbiton Movie Set
- One drink at the Green Dragon Inn (alcoholic or non-alcoholic)
- Air-conditioned transport from Tauranga
- Live commentary on board
What's not Included
- Lunch
- Souvenirs & personal expenses
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Additional Info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- If you have not already specified, you MUST advise supplier as soon as possible your ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and departure time so that appropriate arrangements can be made
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- A rain jacket and layers are recommended
- We adjust the tour start and end time to suit the ships time in port, which varies greatley
- These tour operate only for cruise ships passengers visiting Tauranga
- If the ship cancels its port of call within the 24 hour notice period, we will offer you a partial refund of the tour cost, adult refund is $160 NZ, youth refund is $150 NZ and a child refund is $140. We cannot offer a 100% refund as the Hobbiton Movie set does not offer any refund in such circumstances.
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