Hobbiton™ Movie Set Walking Tour from Shires Rest
Description
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 mighty Kaimai Ranges towering in the distance. Your guide will escort 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 fully-guided around the 12-acre set: past the colourful Hobbit Hole™ doors that scatter the hillsides, before arriving at Bagshot Row™ for a glimpse of the interior of a humble Hobbit’s home. Finally, you will arrive at the world-famous Green Dragon™ Inn where you will receive a complimentary, exclusive Hobbit™ Southfarthing™ beverage to conclude your own Middle-earth™ adventure.
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The Hobbiton™ Movie Set is a guided tour experience to tantalize the senses of visitors from across the globe. This walking tour allows guests to find themselves engulfed in the sights, smells, sounds and tastes of The Shire™, as seen in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit Trilogies. The extraordinary following that the movies have amassed has led to these tours becoming a must-see for travelers to New Zealand. 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 enjoy a complimentary, exclusive Hobbit™ Southfarthing™ beverage to conclude your own Middle-earth™ adventure.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wheelchair access is limited due to the terrain and layout of the movie set. Please visit website for detailed information and contact Hobbiton team to make a booking.
Reviews(3,877)
Absolutely incredible, we had a tour guide named Rob who was from England, he made the experience a 10/10 for me, he nearly knew everyone’s name in the tour which was about 20 people which is incredible, made it incredible personal
Such an incredible experience even if you’re not the biggest fan of the movies or book! Absolutely amazing could not recommend this enough!
Unexpectedly spectacular. A hidden gem not only for overseas tourists but everyday NZers. Set in such beautiful Waikato working farmland, Hobbiton was tucked away in the hills. The attention to detail we learnt from our tour guide was incredible. Peter Jackson is pure genius.
Fans of both the books by Tolkien and the Peter Jackson films will love this experience, which has been created by experts and crafted with love and attention to every detail. Do not miss if you’re in the area.
An experience that should not be missed Especially the new addition of the tour inside the Hobbit homes Amazing design and detail
This is a must do for anyone, it was the best day and our guided tour was excellent.
Great experience. Beautiful scenery, friendly staff. Wonderful to see where the films were made. Guide very knowledgable and great with adults and kids.
An entertaining guide all the way, from the moment on the transit coach from the car to our return journey! Our guide was able to give a great impression, I won't tell you which one! A largish group and the guide have everyone time to ask and answer any questions along side the tour Good eye contact and hand gestures so you knew if you you were involved. Overall great service from our guide The site was as expected, which was great as our expectations were high, it felt like Hobbiton, it looked like Hobbiton, that's because it was Hobbiton. Tastefully maintained and care for, some tweaks for access and tours, really was a good visit and worth the visit for this experience.
It is a must do for people from NZ and for those visiting from overseas. This was my second visit. This time it was with a 19 year old grand-daughter visiting from the UK. A nearly 21 year old grand-daughter will visit me soon and she may well want to do the Hobbiton tour too. Rob our tour guide was fun, informative and made sure that he included all of the people in the group. Well done Rob.
The grounds are stunningly beautiful. The whole place feels magical. The guides were fun and informative. The food was DELICIOUS!
