




Hobbiton Movie Set Tour
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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 film trilogies.
Fall in love with the Alexander family sheep farm, just as acclaimed director Sir Peter Jackson did, as you journey on a short bus ride through the unequivocal beauty of the land, with the mighty Kaimai Ranges towering in the distance. Your guide will escort you on a shared walking tour around the movie set, showcasing the intricate details, pointing out the most famous locations and explaining how movie magic was made here.
Journey past the colourful Hobbit Hole™ doors that scatter the hillsides, including the iconic Bag End, home of Bilbo and Frodo Baggins, before arriving at Bagshot Row™ for a glimpse of the interior of a humble Hobbit’s home.
Designed and crafted by the renowned creative teams behind the film trilogies, Bagshot Row offers an authentic glimpse into the charming dwellings of Hobbits going about daily life in the Shire. Your guide will lead you through one of two Hobbit Holes offering time to explore the detailed interiors, with each home designed to create an identical experience.
Continue along the pathways past The Millhouse, across the double-arch stone bridge and into the world-famous Green Dragon™ Inn, where you will enjoy a complimentary, exclusive beverage from our Hobbit™ Southfarthing™ range to conclude your own Middle-earth adventure.
Tour Plan
1. Check in at The Shire's Restâ„¢ Ticketing Office (501 Buckland Road, Matamata)Â
Please arrive at least 20 minutes before your departure time and have your booking reference number on hand and our team will print your bus tickets.
2. Board our bus and journey to the movie set
A short 10-minute bus ride through the picturesque Alexander family farm.
3. Guided walking tour through the 12-acre movie set
Please remain with your tour guide for the duration of your experience. View accessibility information here.Â
4. Explore the interior of a Hobbit's home on Bagshot Row
Follow your guide as you journey through the interiors of a humble Hobbit's home.
5. Visit The Green Dragonâ„¢ Inn
Enjoy a complimentary beverage from our famous Hobbit Southfarthing Range at The Green Dragon Inn - home to the brew for the brave and true!
6. Board our coach and return to The Shire's Rest
7. Return to The Shire's Rest
Be sure to visit The Shire Store and The Shire's Rest Cafe before you continue on your travels.