"The world is not in your books and maps, it’s out there" – Gandalf

Step into Middle Earth on this unforgettable tour by Shore Trips & Tours. Perfect for Lord of the Rings (LOTR) and Hobbit fans, or anyone who loves stunning scenery. This tour takes you to the iconic Hobbiton Movie Set in New Zealand's Waikato region and the enchanting world of JRR Tolkein's imagination.

Start your journey with a scenic drive from Tauranga, crossing the Kaimai Ranges. At 'The Shire's Rest,' board a bus to the Alexander family farm, transformed into the Shire by Sir Peter Jackson.

Your guide will lead you through Hobbiton, showcasing 44 Hobbit holes, Bag End, the Party Tree, and more. Visit Bagshot Row to explore the interiors of a Hobbit home, a new addition to the tour. End your tour with a complimentary ale, cider or ginger beer in the Green Dragon Inn, where you can sit by the fire, admire the expert craftsmanship and imagine life as a hobbit. You may not want to leave!

There will be time to enjoy some food at the Green Dragon, as well as the Shires Rest cafe, where you can browse the range of souvenirs at the gift shop before we head back to Tauranga. Time permitting, we’ll visit a stunning viewpoint over the city of Tauranga before returning to port with memories to last a lifetime.