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Matamata: Hobbiton Movie Set Guided Tour Ticket

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Guided tour

Matamata: Hobbiton Movie Set Guided Tour Ticket

Activity provider:Hobbiton Movie Set Tours
4.8  / 5
4383 reviews
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From $54.08 per person

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Experience the magic of a guided Hobbiton Movie Set tour. Immerse yourself in the sights, smells, sounds and tastes of the Shire as featured in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies.

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Duration 2 - 2.5 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

Experience

Highlights
  • Join the official guided tour of the Hobbiton Movie Set
  • Listen to fascinating stories from your guide as you explore the 12-acre set
  • See where major scenes were filmed and discover behind-the-scene secrets
  • Enjoy a drink at The Green Dragon Inn
  • Take your photo in front of one of the Hobbit Holes
Full description
Take a guided tour of Hobbiton Movie Set in the heart of the Waikato region. Step into the stunning landscapes of the Shire, as seen in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies. Take a once in a lifetime opportunity to see the only set that remains intact from the movie trilogies. Wander the rambling paths of The Shire and see the Hobbit Holes in the rolling hillsides. Follow your guide around the set as they show you the most famous locations and explain how the movie magic was made. Walk around the 12-acre set, past Hobbit Hole and the Mill. Then, step into the world-famous Green Dragon Inn. Sample an exclusive, specially brewed beverage to conclude your own Middle-earth adventure.
Includes
  • Guided tour of the Hobbiton movie set
  • Complimentary beverage at the Green Dragon Inn
  • Additional drinks at the Green Dragon Inn
  • Transfers

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Hobbiton Movie Set is located a little southeast of Hamilton in a small town called Matamata. Free parking is available on site. If you are driving from Matamata, it’s about a 20-minute drive to the Shire’s Rest Cafe on Buckland Road. Journey times (in brackets) are approximate: Auckland (2 hours), Taupo (1.5 hours), Rotorua (45 minutes), Hamilton (45 minutes), Waitomo (1.5 hours), Tauranga (45 minutes). As part of your guided tour, a bus will take you from the Shire’s Rest car park to the attraction (approximate 5-10 minute journey), as no cars are allowed on the property.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card

Know before you go

  • Construction on the Set: A major and very exciting development project will be underway on the movie set until December 2023. Please visit the official website for detailed information on how this construction could impact your experience.
  • This is a guided walking tour and sensible footwear is recommended
  • The only way to access the Hobbiton Movie Set is with a guided tour
  • Tours operate in all weather conditions; umbrellas are provided in the event of rain
  • There is uneven terrain on the set; approximately 50% is wheelchair accessible, however alternative options are available but must be booked in advance.
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  • Service
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GetYourGuide traveler – AustraliaNovember 25, 2023 – Verified booking
The tour was amazing our guide Kristen (pink hair) was really energetic and fun she made our tour fun Loved hearing the stories and how it all happened and the free beverage with a mug The gift shop was a bit plain but the cafe was had the best coffee I’ve had in along time
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Wing Yee – Hong KongNovember 20, 2023 – Verified booking
I’m a Hobbiton and LOTR fan. This place is amazing! Friendly and informative guide (Kaya). Wish we would be able to see the furnished rooms since it will only be open frm early Dec 2023 onwards. Wish there were more time for us to take photos, since the next group was behind us and we had to move forward.
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Martyn – United KingdomNovember 16, 2023 – Verified booking
The tour was extremely well organised. The bus driver that transported us from the meeting point to the film set was very welcoming and good humoured. Our guide was well informed, very funny and considerate of all the members of the party. The film set is absolutely amazing and you feel you immersed in the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit films. The attention to detail in the set is staggering. We really enjoyed all aspects of the tour particularly the Green Dragon pub.
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