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Hobbiton Movie Set

📍 501 Buckland Road, Hinuera, Matamata 3472, New Zealand

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Introduction

Hobbiton Movie Set lies on the Alexander family farm outside Matamata, New Zealand — the hills Peter Jackson reshaped for The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, and kept forever. Guided tours wander the rolling Shire pastures among 44 hobbit holes with round painted doors: Bag End, the mill, the double bridge and the party tree, chimneys smoking and gardens growing real vegetables. The tour ends at the Green Dragon Inn, where every guest receives a complimentary ginger or amber ale to enjoy by the lake-side fire, windmill and distant hills. Built for the films and preserved for visitors, it charms Middle-earth fans and first-timers alike. Book tickets online ahead; tours depart every 15 minutes.

✨ Highlights

Bag End

Bilbo and Frodo's famous round door on the hill.

The Green Dragon Inn

A complimentary drink by the lakeside fire.

44 Hobbit Holes

Every door has a trade — gardener, fishmonger, cheesemonger.

Party Tree and Mill

The heart of the Shire, film and farm in one.

🛈 Practical Info

→Duration：A fixed 2-hour guided tour.

→Getting There：15 minutes by car from Matamata; shuttles run from Rotorua.

→Tickets：Timed tickets online; book days or weeks ahead in season.

→Best Time：Soft morning light, or late tours over golden pastures.

→Footwear：Farm tracks turn muddy — waterproof shoes help.

💡 Tips

• Choose apple cider or ginger beer at the Green Dragon — non-alcoholic options exist.

• Doors stay shut, but the doorplates reward a close look.

• Tours run in rain — sunblock in summer, a rain shell in winter.

• The café sells Middle-earth merch and Hobbiton honey.

• Stay with your group for photos; ask your guide for solo shots.

FAQ

Any practical tips for visiting Hobbiton Movie Set?

Choose apple cider or ginger beer at the Green Dragon — non-alcoholic options exist. Doors stay shut, but the doorplates reward a close look.

Information on this page is compiled from public sources. Opening hours, ticket prices and other details may change — please verify with official sources before your visit.