HOBBITON MOVIE SET - TOUR OVERVIEW

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Adventure and Cultural Tours Bay of Plenty specialize in smaller tour groups with a maximum of 19 passengers in our custom built luxury coach.

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Meeting you at the Port of Tauranga Cruise Ship departure gate; our friendly guide will be waiting for you with your name on our display board . Your journey will begin with a drive along Pilot Bay and proceed along the wonderful Mount Maunganui beach.  With an exceptional view of Mauao ‘The Mountain’ you will be given the opportunity to take some photo’s and hear some local facts along the way.

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Visiting McLaren Falls Park you will see native New Zealand fauna, a lovely waterfall and a variety of wildlife including some native birds.  With lake setting this 190 hectare park truly is a magical place to visit and appreciate the New Zealand landscape.

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Continuing your journey to Hobbiton 'The Shire' 

you shall be treated to a guided tour of the movie set with lots of fun facts, insider stories and of course many great photo opportunities.  Once your tour of the Shire is complete you will be able to sit back and enjoy a drink at the Green Dragon Inn prior to be returned to the gift shop.

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On your return to Tauranga there are a few special spots we would like to show you.  Given a clear day the view is breathtaking as you glance over the Matamata-Piako Plains. 
    

This tour generally consists of the following (dependent on daylight and cruise ship times):
- Discover Mt Maunganui 
- Spectacular view of Matamata/Piako Plains 
- Waterfalls
- McLaren Falls Park

- 2 Hour Hobbiton Guided Tour (ticket excluded)

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Tour Duration is approximately 7.5hrs to 8.0hrs

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