Product Overview

Experience the magic of Hobbiton Movie Set with one of our daily departures from The Shires Rest. Join us and experience the real Middle-earth™ at the Hobbiton Movie Set, where, in the heart of the Waikato region, you can step into the lush pastures of the Shire™, as seen in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies.

Fall in love with the Alexander family sheep farm, just as acclaimed director Sir Peter Jackson did, as you journey through the unequivocal beauty of the land, with the mighty Kaimai Ranges towering in the distance.

From December 1st all Hobbiton Movie Set visitors will be able to venture beyond the door and into an authentic Hobbit Hole interior. 

Product Description

Please Note: From December 1st all Hobbiton Movie Set visitors will venture beyond the door and into an authentic Hobbit Hole interior.

Hobbiton Movie Set Tour 

You will be fully guided on a walking tour around the 12-acre set; past Hobbit Holes™, the Mill and into the world-famous Green Dragon™ Inn, where you will be presented with a complimentary, exclusive Hobbit™ Southfarthing™ beverage to conclude your own Middle-earth adventure.

Hobbiton Movie Set Tour + Lunch Combo

Experience the magic of Hobbiton™ Movie Set with one of our daily shared tour departures from The Shire's Rest followed by a delicious buffet lunch served inside the festive Party Marquee.

Evening Banquet Tour

See the Shire by day and night with a shared tour of Hobbiton Movie Set followed by a banquet feast fit for a Hobbit™ served inside The Green Dragon™ Inn. 

Second Breakfast Tour

Enjoy a shared tour of the Movie Set followed by a hearty breakfast spread served inside the Millhouse. 

Hobbiton Movie Set Tour from Matamata i-Site

Experience the magic of Hobbiton™ Movie Set tour with one of our daily departures from Matamata i-SITE.

 

Departure Times

Tours depart daily from The Shire's Rest, located at 501 Buckland Road, Hinuera, Matamata and the Matamata i-site located at 45 Broadway, Matamata.

Please refer to Hobbiton Movie Set website for more information, availability and bookings.

Duration

Hobbiton Movie Set Tour: 2 hours approximately including transport between The Shire's Rest and the Movie Set. From December 1st tour time will increase to 2.5 Hours 

Hobbiton Movie Set Tour + Lunch Combo: 2 hours and 45 minutes approximately including transport to and from The Shire's Rest. From December 1st tour time will increase to 3 hours and 15 minutes.

Evening Banquet Tour: 4 hours approximately including transport to and from The Shire's Rest. From December 1st tour time will increase to 4.5 hours.

Second Breakfast Tour: 3 hours approximately including transport to and from The Shire's Rest. From December 1st tour time will increase to 3.5hours.

What To Bring

Hobbiton Movie Set is an outdoor walking tour through meandering paths. For this reason, we recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes for our tour, and checking the weather forecast ahead of your visit. You can find 10 Day weather forecast information for the Matamata area on Metservice. In the Summer months, we recommend sunscreen and a hat as the sun can become quite hot, as well as making sure you are well hydrated. In Autumn, Winter and Spring, it's best to be prepared with a rainproof outer layer and enclosed shoes as the paths can become muddy. In the event of rain, we have wide umbrellas available that you can use for the duration of your tour. We also recommend our guests bring a camera or a phone with camera capability as our Movie Set is the perfect place to get some great travel photos!

Company Info

SHIRE TOURS, SHIRE’S REST, MIDDLE-EARTH, GREEN DRAGON, HOBBITON, THE HOBBIT and THE LORD OF THE RINGS and the characters, places, items and events therein, are trademarks or registered trademarks of Middle-earth Enterprises, LLC and used under license by Rings Scenic Tours Limited and Wingnut Film Productions Limited, which are independently owned and operated. All rights reserved.