Experience all that Hobbiton has to offer free of time pressures on this full-day tour. Enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at how the movie set was created, and see one of the few film sets maintained long after shooting has finished. This tour is great for both diehard fans of The Lord of the Rings and those who just want to enjoy a unique day out.

Get an inside look at how one of Hollywood's most iconic sets was made
Walk in the footsteps of Bilbo Baggins and other beloved Middle Earth characters
Enjoy exceptional views of New Zealand's countryside
Indulge yourself in a pint (or two) at the Green Dragon Inn

What's Included

12-seater clean, air conditioned van
Live commentary on board
Local driver/guide
Port pickup and drop-off
Bottled water
Entry into the Hobbiton Movie Set Tour
Free Beer or Soft Drink at the completion of the Hobbiton Set Tour

Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities

Meeting And Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Meeting point

Port of Tauranga Ltd
2 Salisbury Avenue, Mount Maunganui 3116, New Zealand
Meet on the grassy mound directly opposite the port gates

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Mount Maunganui

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hobbiton Movie Set

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

McLaren Falls Park

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Not wheelchair accessible

Passengers must be able to embark / disembark with minimal assistance.
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers

Cancellation Policy

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

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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 experience 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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Reviews

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8 reviews

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A great outing

Joseph_C, Mar 2023

Hobbiton was good. The visit to McLauren park and the beach was exceptional. A great experience, thank you.

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Hi Joseph, Thank you for your review. It was a pleasure to host you for the day.

Truly Magical Time

Anthony_K, Feb 2023

Hobbiton was exceptional!! Visit the actual Shire as seen in the Hobbit and LotR trilogies. Preserved in its perfection! And our Wicked Wanderer Nicolle was an absolutely delightful person - we were ahead of schedule so she got us an earlier tour! She is a free up in Auckland and showed us all the local favorite spots. She made the top of the list for all our honeymoon memories

Response from Host, Feb 2023

Hi Anthony, So glad you enjoyed yourself. Hobbiton definitely is a magical spot. I have passed your appreciation on to Nicolle. Safe travels

The Hobbiton tour was great! The driver and the tour guide were excellent.

Lenne_B, Feb 2023

The drive to and from was so beautiful as well as Hobbiton itself. Interesting to hear about how the movie was made.

Response from Host, Feb 2023

Hi Lenne, Thanks for your review. Glad you enjoyed your tour.

Great family day out

Lyndal_E, Jan 2023

Friendly, easy to find, full of helpful information. Really enjoyed the day! There is a little bit of walking on uneven ground but we are not particularly fit and had no issues. Beautiful scenery

Response from Host, Jan 2023

Hi Lyndal, Thank you for your review. The Hobbiton movie set is definitely a special place. Glad you enjoyed it.

6hr Hobbiton Movie Set Tour - Departs Tauranga

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