Hobbiton™ Movie Set Walking Tour from Shires Rest | La Vacanza Travel

Hobbiton™ Movie Set Walking Tour from Shires Rest

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Destination: New Zealand, North Island, North Island
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  • 2 hours 30 minutes
  • North Island
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

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. Your guide will escort you around the set, showing the intricate detailing, pointing out the most famous locations and explaining how the movie magic was made. You will be fully-guided around the 12-acre set: past the colourful Hobbit Hole™ doors that scatter the hillsides, before arriving at Bagshot Row™ for a glimpse of the interior of a humble Hobbit’s home. Finally, you will arrive at the world-famous Green Dragon™ Inn where you will receive a complimentary, exclusive Hobbit™ Southfarthing™ beverage to conclude your own Middle-earth™ adventure.

What Can You Expect?

Visit: Hobbiton Movie Set, 501 Buckland Road Matamata, Hinuera 3472 New Zealand

The Hobbiton™ Movie Set is a guided tour experience to tantalize the senses of visitors from across the globe. This walking tour allows guests to find themselves engulfed in the sights, smells, sounds and tastes of The Shire™, as seen in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit Trilogies.

The extraordinary following that the movies have amassed has led to these tours becoming a must-see for travelers to New Zealand.

You will be taken around the 12-acre set: past Hobbit Holes, the Mill and into the world-famous Green Dragon™ Inn, where you will enjoy a complimentary, exclusive Hobbit™ Southfarthing™ beverage to conclude your own Middle-earth™ adventure.

From 1 December 2023, this walking tour increases to 2.5 hours including transport to and from the movie set and will include an interior Hobbit Hole experience.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
  • Driver/guide
  • Professional guide
  • Shuttle services in the grounds
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Entry/Admission - Hobbiton Movie Set

Exclusions
  • Food and drinks (available for purchase)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Additional Info

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Wheelchair access is limited due to the terrain and layout of the movie set. Please visit website for detailed information and contact Hobbiton team to make a booking.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 41 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability

Duration & Voucher Info

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

2 hours 30 minutes

Cancellation Policy

User's Reviews

Martin_L

27 Apr, 2024

Excellent Tour,Very Well organized,Great value for the price.Tour guide was awesome.Refreshment (Cold Stout)at end of tour was great.I would highly recommend to all.Lots of photo opportunities along the way,felt like you were part of the movie.Well done to all staff involved in this tour especially the gardeners and maintenance staff.Top attraction for overseas visitors to new Zealand.(The odd Hobbit wandering around during the tour would be a great addition.Thanks for great experience.

milenac549

26 Apr, 2024

Well organized. Great location for meeting place, loads of parking. Nice shop friendly staff, clean restrooms. Cafe there but we did the tour plus lunch so didn’t use. Bus to get there was clean. Our tour guide Stephen A. was friendly and funny and informative and knowledgeable. He gave us special insight into some photography effects. The site was phenomenal clean and beautifully maintained. The food was delicious and plentiful. I did not feel rushed. Would highly recommend.

michelecQ1630LF

26 Apr, 2024

We were welcomed with fabulous weather on the day of our walking tour of the Hobbiton Movie Set. We drove from Auckland and arrived early. We were given the option to take an earlier tour than our ticketed one, and opted to go a little bit earlier but also giving us time to have lunch at The Shire's Rest cafe. The cafe was clean, the staff friendly and efficient and the food tasty. Our tour began at 1.10pm on time and it was exciting driving up the steep road by bus and hearing a little of the history behind how the location was spotted was Peter Jackson & his location scouts. Also how the NZ army helped to build the road leading to "Hobbiton". Our tour guide Tracey was bubbly and gave our "Fellowship" group lots of information regarding the movie set. We were given ample time to take so many photos and were delighted to have a photo taken inside the door of one of the Hobbit holes. An added feature was the new attraction of being able to enter a Hobbit hole and experience the scale of the Hobbits (as opposed to human size). The details were superb inside the home and everything was a delight to see. We were able to enter the Home of the Proudfoots who made their own mead! The tour ended at The Green Dragon Inn where we enjoyed a beer and ginger beer and had time to take in the scenery and surroundings. Everything ran like clockwork and we didn't feel hurried at all. We loved the tour and seeing the Hobbiton movie set. It felt like the scenery came alive as you learned more about the filming of the movies. Having only seen part of The Hobbit, An Unexpected Journey, we felt we knew enough about the characters to immerse ourselves in the location. On arriving home, we watched the end of the movie and were thrilled to relive the scenes now that we had been "on set". Definitely worth a visit and highly recommended!

Moiramoa2023

26 Apr, 2024

It was magical and the guide was excellent. The attention to detail is amazing. Cider at the pub was delicious. The gardens were beautiful.

Roam578765

25 Apr, 2024

What an awesome experience. Daughter was the keen one but we all so enjoyed ourselves. Our guide Steven was excellent...knew so much , was funny and personable.

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Gorgeous Scenery and Set Tour

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Don’t miss this place if you’re visiting the north island!

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A must do so good.

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Just like being in the movies….

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Memorable experience

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A visit to Hobbiton

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Trip to Hobbiton Movie Set

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Fab visit and wonderful accessibility support

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Walking tour of Hobbiton

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