Hinuera, New Zealand
Hobbiton Movie Set

Dive into Middle-Earth with this tour.

Fans of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, heads up! Do not miss this unique attraction in the Waikato region, which was heavily featured in the film series directed by Peter Jackson! A family run farm, this site is part of the Tolkien tourism destination, and guided tours are provided to visitors. Visitors embarking on the tour will get to see the famous Bag End, home of the Baggins family, and also where Frodo and Bilbo’s adventures began. Other attractions include the Hobbit Holes (which functioned as homes for the Hobbits in the film), the Green Dragon Inn, and the Party Tree. During the tours, guides will not only also show the famous locations used, but also explain the magic behind the film series. Visitors will conclude their tours at the Green Dragon Inn, where specially brewed beverages await. Many different types of tours are available for booking, so pick your fancy! Do note, however, that bookings must be done beforehand. So what are you waiting for? Come visit a part of Middle-Earth today!


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Tips Before You Go
There are primarily two time-slots for the tours; namely, the daytime tour and the evening one. While there is nothing wrong with embarking on the day one, the evening one has certain perks that will definitely be ingrained in your memory forever. For starters, only one tour group will be able to go on the evening tour, thus allowing you to take photos of the surroundings without huge crowds of people getting in the way. Besides that, you will get to end off the tour with a walk around Hobbiton with lanterns in tow! That is a surreal experience that cannot be found anywhere else, so try to book the evening tour!
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501 Buckland Rd, Hinuera, Matamata 3472, New Zealand