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Private tour in Tauranga Patrick L
Tauranga to Hobbiton : Visit Middle Earth. Lord of the Rings-Hobbiton Movie Set. Private Shore Excursion.
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Experience New Zealand - Kiwi Style: Kia Ora, Welcome to the Port of Tauranga! My name is Patrick, your Tauranga / Rotorua "ToursByLocals" guide and driver. I look forward to meeting and introducing you to the beautiful Bay of Plenty region. I have lived in this area for most of my life, except for a 25 year period where I lived in Auckland before returning to Tauranga 10 years ago. I have seen the Tauranga Port grow from small beginnings to become the biggest Port in New Zealand and Tauranga City become the second fastest-growing city in New Zealand. I know the region like the back of my hand and will explain and show you the many hidden secrets & aspects of our wonderful lifestyle in the Bay of Plenty region including our amazing 3 billion-dollar kiwifruit industry and the reasons people come to live and work here. I became involved with the tourism industry in 2011 as a casual driver for a big tour operator before striking out on my own 5 years ago and have never looked back. As a private tour guide, I am very familiar with New Zealand's rich history including Māori settlement, the arrival of the European settlers and the NZ economy which is part of my commentary. I love answering all of your questions. There's a lot to see and do in NZ's most popular cruise ship Port destination. My private Shore Excursions include Rotorua's volcanic hot spots, erupting geysers, boiling mud, Māori culture, world-famous Hobbiton Movie Set, Waitomo Glow Worm Caves or anywhere you want to go! I am always delighted to tailor my private guided tours to meet your personal preferences. Come and join me, in my air-conditioned 4 seat-passenger mini-coach for an awesome day of photo opportunities, fun, adventure and wonderful memories of your New Zealand visit. I will make your day a great day! Patrick Book your private tour in confidence. My vehicle is safe, air-conditioned, comfortable, clean and has passed a stringent Certificate of Fitness inspection by NZ Transport Authority as safe passenger service vehicles. In addition, I hold an NZ Passenger Service Licence and a first aid certificate to ensure your safety. None
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Your middle earth adventure starts when we meet at the Tauranga Port.
Overview of your Tauranga tour
Go First Class-Small Group 1-4 people Join the thousands of Hobbit fans who come to experience this movie set where their favorite stories and characters were brought to life. Wonder at this enchanting world of JRR Tolkien's famous tales as you walk the wandering paths where these amazing stories were filmed. Recognize the landmarks you know, stand under the party tree, see all your favorites, hear behind-the-scenes stories. Journey past the colorful Hobbit hole doors, Bilbo's house, browse through the new Hobbit homes on Bagshot Row, see The Water Mill, Double - Arched Stone Bridge, 44 Hobbit Holes, gardens & Green Dragon Inn. Listen to your guide's wonderful stories of Gandalf, Frodo, Bilbo and the villagers. The set is very realistic, you can imagine the Hobbits living there, going about their day to day chores, tending their gardens and catching up with their neighbor's at the Green Dragon Inn for a quiet ale. Even if you haven't read the books or seen the movies you will still love it
Your Tauranga tour itinerary
After leaving from Tauranga Port, we travel through New Zealand's most productive farmland, lush dairy farms and racehorse studs. On arrival at Hobbiton we meet our professional guide for the 2. 5 hr. tour and board the Hobbit Bus for the 10 minute drive through the 1250-acre sheep farm to the enchanting movie set for a thrilling tour around the12 acre village. As you explore the Hobbit Holes located in the picturesque valley your expert guide relates stories of this fascinating movie set. Finish your tour with a complimentary Hobbit ale or cider drink at the Green Dragon Inn. Time for lunch at the Shire before leaving Hobbiton for the Minden Hills (Tauranga) lookout for panoramic photo views of Tauranga harbor & beyond before returning safely, on time, on board your waiting ship. I have never missed a ships departure time!
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Type: Private Transportation / Category: Sedan
Go First Class - book your tour with confidence. Your tour vehicle is a luxury 4 seat plus tour guide / driver, Nissan Elgrand with plenty space to relax and enjoy your tour. My vehicle is safe, clean, comfortable and has passed stringent Certificate of Fitness inspection by NZ transport Authority as safe passenger service vehicles. In addition, I hold a NZ Passenger Service License.
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Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Airport: Cruise: By Guide: Cruise ship tour start times will fit in with ship arrival/departure times. I will meet you 10 minutes prior to your tour departing time at the Port entry/exit gates 5 -10 minutes walk from your ship. I will be waiting there with your name sign. I guarantee to have you back to your waiting ship on board well before sailing time. I have never missed a ship!
- You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
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