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Waikato: Hobbiton Movie Set Guided Tour Ticket

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    Waikato: Hobbiton Movie Set Guided Tour Ticket

    4.8

    2789 reviews

    From $62.35 per person

    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 Hobbit trilogies.

    About this activity

    Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
    Covid-19 precautions
    Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
    Mobile ticketing
    Use your phone or print your voucher
    Duration 2 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
    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. Choose from two options when booking: an English or Mandarin tour.  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 Holes, 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
      Covid-19 precautions
      Safety measures in place
      • All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
      • The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
      Traveler requirements
      • You must fill out a travel information form

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      • Please arrive no later than 15 minutes prior to tour departure to check-in and receive your Hobbiton ticket(s) • Present your GYG voucher to the friendly staff at the Hobbiton Tourist Office and Souvenir Shop or use the self-service kiosks at The Shire's Rest • 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 • 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)

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      Know before you go

      • 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
      • Children aged 0-8 years may join the tour for free with a full-paying adult and must have a ticket allocated
      • Tours operate in all weather conditions; umbrellas are provided in the event of rain
      • There is uneven terrain on the set; approximately 75% is wheelchair accessible
      • The Hobbiton Movie Set Tour inclusive of transfers from Rotorua is available for purchase separately on GetYourGuide
      • Children participate for free but must have tickets allocated prior to arrival and be accompanied by a full paying adult, please ensure you select a ticket for all children in your group
      Customer reviews

      Overall rating

      4.8 /5

      based on 2789 reviews

      Review summary

      • Guide
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      • Value for money
        4.3/5
      • Service
        4.8/5
      • Organization
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      I was completely blown away at the and the picturesque farmland surrounding the film set, which had such a wonderful ambience, the sheep had given birth to lots of twin, and a few triplet lambs. Absolutely delightful to see how healthy and white they were. The little cottages were so tastefully painted in bright cheerful colours, and there were beautiful flowers and plenty of vegetables growing at many homes. Sir Peter Jackson has done NZ proud. The free drink and welcoming fire burning in the “Green Dragon Pub” was so attractive. There was an 11 year old Pub cat called Pickles, that was sleeping innocently in front of the fireplace. A MUST SEE Tourist attraction

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      August 14, 2021

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      Catherine – New Zealand Verified GetYourGuide customer

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      The Hobbiton tour was amazing. The whole family really enjoyed this set visit and the fantastic attention to detail. Benji our tour guide was a real character and a wealth of information and the bus driver was a great guy too! Totally recommended to anyone. A very well put together and beautifully maintained experience. A little expensive but when you consider the amount of work required to build this facility and maintain it then you can see why this is.

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      July 20, 2021

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      Yvette – New Zealand Verified GetYourGuide customer

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      Beautiful place I have ever been to. Very good tour guider. A good way your guider related the movie set place to the movie scenes. So much time effort and resources have been used to create this hobbit town. Proud of how it has been maintained over the years and many more years to come. My kids loved it.

      July 10, 2021

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