Tauranga: Hobbiton

Hi all,

What is the best way to visit Hobbiton from the Tauranga Port? I was looking into booking a local tour or renting a car.

So, sorry you did not get any answers. Was sort of thinking about the same line, however in the end booked it as a ships excursion.:rolleyes:

Either option is possible. From Port of Tauranga, Hobbiton would be under 90 minutes drive, over the Kaimai Hills and through some rural flat rural areas. The coach option wouldn't be significantly longer. There isn't a lot of other stops or attractions on the route, although if you want to make a day of it with the car hire, you could come back along the valley road from Waihi or to one of the beaches en-route. However you do it, you'll love it. It's a little piece of magic ..

This topic part way down the page covers Hobbiton.

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2095540