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Waikato: Hobbiton Movie Set Guided Tour Ticket

1. Waikato: Hobbiton Movie Set Guided Tour Ticket

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.

From Auckland: Hobbiton Movie Set Half-Day Trip with Tour

2. From Auckland: Hobbiton Movie Set Half-Day Trip with Tour

Travel in comfort in a luxury Mercedes van from Auckland to the famous Hobbiton Movie Set. Your trip begins with a pick-up at your preferred location in Auckland. Enjoy a scenic 2-hour drive into Waikato with stops for photos en route.  On arrival, spend 30-45 minutes at the official Hobbiton Gift Shop and have a chance to grab a drink or a bite at the famous Shire's Rest Café. Next, embark on a 2-hour guided tour of the 1,250-acre sheep farm with amazing views of the Kaimai Ranges. Your guide will then lead the way through the 12-acre site that’s home to Hobbit Holes, the Old Mill and the Double-Arched Bridge. Stop for a complimentary drink at The Green Dragon Inn. At the end of the Hobbiton Movie Set visit, head back to Auckland along the scenic roads of Waikato, arriving at approximately 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM.

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What people are saying about Matamata

What a wonderful experience. We really enjoyed our tour of hobbiton. Even if you’re not a Lord of The Rings fan it’s just a really lovely beautiful place to see. Highly recommend this tour.

Absolutely fantastic, I highly recommend people taking the time and visiting you will not be disappointed. Well worth the money. Our guide Merlin is a real asset to their team.

Excellent visit. Our guide made it very living and we enjoyed a lot. No need to have seen the movies before but most likely you will want to see it after :) Excellent !

Well worth the time and money to get there. The attention to detail was amazing. You felt like a hobbit would come over the hills at any moment.

An enchanting tour with Ben. Enthusiastic, knowledgeable and humourous, he drew us in to the wonder of Hobbiton. Great dau out.