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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 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 might

y Kaimai Ranges towering in the distance. Your guide will then es**rt 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 taken 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 beverage to conclude your own Middle-earth™ adventure.

23/12/2024

Wishing you all a merry festive season from all of us here at Hobbiton Movie Set.

Be sure to feast like a Hobbit and take care of any unexpected guests!

We are open every day except Christmas Day and are very heavily booked until early January with all other tours throughout January & February filling up fast. Bookings essential, for availability or to book please visit www.hobbitontours.com

Hobbiton Movie Set,
Matamata NZ.

19/12/2024

An evening glow at Bagshot Row ✨

Please be aware that tours of Hobbiton Movie Set are very heavily booked until early January and all other tours throughout January & February are filling up fast.

Bookings essential, for availability or to book please visit www.hobbitontours.com

Hobbiton Movie Set,
Matamata, NZ

16/12/2024

We’ve had one International Hobbit Day, yes. But what about second International Hobbit Day?

Our biggest party of the year is selling very quickly, so to celebrate the birthdays of our two most adventurous Hobbits we will be hosting a second International Hobbit Day event on 23 September 2025 to give more of our fellowship the chance to join in the festivities 🍻

To secure your place for this unforgettable event, visit www.hobbitontours.com/experiences/hobbitday/

Hobbiton Movie Set,
Matamata, NZ

09/12/2024

It’s time to explore how Middle-earth comes to life here at Hobbiton Movie Set with our newest experience, the Behind The Scenes Tour!

This premium adventure in The Shire begins with a fully guided tour of Hobbiton Movie Set, followed by a banquet lunch fit for a Hobbit in the Millhouse, our private fully themed venue before an exclusive visit to the Art Department’s workshop for a glimpse behind-the-scenes and a special a Hobbit style cheese platter with a stunning view.

To learn more and book your Behind The Scenes Tour visit www.hobbitontours.com/experiences/behind-the-scenes-tour/

Hobbiton Movie Set,
Matamata, NZ

02/12/2024

Not all those who wander are lost 👣

Hobbiton Movie Set,
Matamata, NZ

12/11/2024

Spring blooms in The Shire🪻

Hobbiton Movie Set,
Matamata, NZ

05/11/2024

One morning long ago in the quiet of the world, when there was less noise and more green...

Hobbiton Movie Set,
Matamata, NZ.

10/10/2024

Golden light outside the humble Hobbit homes on Bagshot Row ✨

Hobbiton Movie Set,
Matamata.

06/10/2024

You’ve had breakfast, but what about Second Breakfast?! 🍳

The highly popular Second Breakfast Tour has availability throughout November...

This premium experience allows you to make some of the first footsteps in The Shire on an early tour of the Movie Set, followed by a breakfast spread fit for a Hobbit, served in front of the crackling fireplace in The Millhouse – second helpings are encouraged!

Learn more and book your experience at www.hobbitontours.com/experiences/second-breakfast/

30/09/2024

International Hobbit Day is on sale now!

Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate the birthdays of Bilbo and Frodo Baggins here at Hobbiton Movie Set, home of the Hobbits 🍻

Tickets are available at www.hobbitontours.com/experiences/hobbitday/

Hobbiton Movie Set,
Matamata, NZ.

23/09/2024

Thank you to all those who joined us for the International Hobbit Day festivities here at Hobbiton Movie Set last night, it truly was a night to remember…

For you eager Hobbitses we are thrilled to let you know that the 2025 International Hobbit Day event will go on sale on Tuesday, 1 October at 10.00am NZST, keep an eye out on our social channels on the day to learn more and be one of the first to secure your tickets to this unforgettable event 🍻

Hobbiton Movie Set,
Matamata, NZ.

21/09/2024

Happy International Hobbit Day from all of us here in The Shire ✨

We are thrilled to be welcoming guests from near and far to join in the festivities this evening, tonight will be a night to remember...

If you are celebrating from afar, be sure to keep an eye on our stories to keep up with the celebrations here at Hobbiton Movie Set and perhaps enjoy a feast fit for a Hobbit while you’re at it 🍗🍻

Hobbiton Movie Set,
Matamata, NZ.

19/09/2024

International Hobbit Day is just around the corner and we are preparing to unfurl the flags and let the fun begin ✨

How will you be celebrating this year?

Hobbiton Movie Set,
Matamata, NZ.

11/09/2024

It is no bad thing to celebrate a simple life...

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Matamata, NZ.

03/09/2024

Do you remember The Shire, Mr. Frodo?

Hobbiton Movie Set,
Matamata, NZ.

31/08/2024

Spring time in The Shire 🌼

Hobbiton Movie Set,
Matamata, NZ.

29/08/2024

Experience the magic of Hobbiton Movie Set and feast like a Hobbit inside the famous Green Dragon Inn 🍻

The highly popular Evening Banquet Tour has departures available throughout September…

This premium experience begins with a guided tour of Hobbiton Movie Set at Dusk, followed by a banquet feast fit for a Hobbit inside the Green Dragon Inn - second helpings are encouraged! Complete with a journey back through the paths of The Shire under moonlight, this will be a night to remember ✨

Learn more and book your experience at www.hobbitontours.com/experiences/evening-banquet-tour/

Hobbiton Movie Set,
Matamata, NZ.

26/08/2024

Registrations for the 2025 Middle-earth Halfling Marathon are now open!

This unforgettable adventure through the rolling green hills of the Shire will take place on 22 March, 2025.

Register now at www.halflingmarathon.com 🏃

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International Hobbit Day is on sale now! Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate the birthdays of Bilbo and Frodo Baggins here at Hobbiton Movie Set, home of the Hobbits 🍻 Tickets are available at www.hobbitontours.com/experiences/hobbitday/ Hobbiton Movie Set, Matamata, NZ.