Hobbiton Transport & Tauranga Highlights Excursion from Tauranga
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")
Meeting and Pickup
Pick Up can be made within the Tauranga area with prior arrangement
1 Salisbury Avenue
Mount Maunganui 3116, New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Hobbiton Movie Set
3 hours Admission Ticket Free
McLaren Falls Park
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
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).
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Hobbiton Transport & Tauranga Highlights Excursion from Tauranga?
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Activity code: C-60256P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- 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 (NZDT).
- 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.
- 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").
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 2025There 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 2025If 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 2025Accessibility 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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Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- 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")
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).
- 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
