A tour of Middle Earth. Escape into the enchanting world of J.R.R Tolkien’s famous stories. Nestled amid farmland are the 44 Hobbit Holes in a lush 12-acre valley that is the Hobbit Village. You can imagine the Hobbits living there, going about their day to day chores, tending their gardens and catching up with their neighbours at the Green Dragon Inn for a quiet ale or two.
Even if you haven't read the books or seen the movies you will still love it.
Tauranga Port
After pick up from Tauranga Port, we travel through New Zealand's most productive farm land, known for its lush dairy farms and racehorse studs.
On arrival, we meet our guide and board the Hobbit Bus for the drive through the 1250-acre farm to the famous movie set for an escorted tour around the12 acre village.
We escape into the enchanting world of JRR Tolkien's famous stories as we walk around the Hobbiton Movie Set where the amazing films were brought to life.
As you explore the Hobbit holes located in picturesque valley Hobbit Village, your expert guide relates stories of this fascinating movie set. See Bag End, the Party Tree, Gandalf's Cutting, The Mill House and more.
Recognize the landmarks you know and love.
Finish your tour with a complimentary drink at the Green Dragon Inn
Delicous lunch at the "Shires Rest" cafe (own cost)
We leave Hobbiton returning you to Tauranga Port and your waiting ship.
Tauranga Port
Guiding services by experience local guide.
Guide commentary.
Free bottled water
Lunch.
Admission fees to Hobbiton.
Start times will fit in with ship arrival/departure times. We will advise you of any change to start times
I will meet you 15 minutes prior to departing time at the Port entry/exit gates 5 -10 minutes walk from your ship where I will be waiting with your name sign. I guarantee to have you back to the waiting ship on board well before sailing time.
We are friendly, professional, reliable, safety conscious tour operator.
Our guides hold Passenger Service Licences and the vehicles have been passenger endorsed by the New Zealand Transport Authority. Your tour vehicle is safe, clean, comfortable and has passed stringent Certificate of Fitness inspection by NZ transport Authority.
You can book your tour in confidence with us.
We recommend wearing comfortable, seasonal clothing, walking shoes, hat, sunglasses and sunscreen .