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Waikato: Hobbiton Movie Set Guided Tour Ticket

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Waikato: Hobbiton Movie Set Guided Tour Ticket

Activity provider:Hobbiton Movie Set Tours
4.8  / 5
4147 reviews
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From US$ 53.43 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 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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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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The tour was great, the guide was funny and a real fan of the saga. The weather was not good, rain in the middle of it. The only aspect I didn’t like, the tour was kind of rushed, a lot of tourists on site, seems to me like we had to rush to visit The end at the green dragon tavern was good but tooshirt for my taste

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August 21, 2023

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David – FranceVerified booking

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I went with my cusions from overseas who were big tlotr and hobit fans, i didnt think id enjoy it that much, however I really did great day out. Would take other visitors there for sure. One small but of feedback would be to crank up the sound on the videos on the bus very hard to here that part.

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July 24, 2023

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Kyle – New ZealandVerified booking

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I couldn't have asked for more. Our guide obviously loves his job, and that translates to the visitors very well. The village is much larger than I expected and is kept up very well. I highly recommend this tour to anyone at all interested in The Hobbit or Lord of the Rings.

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