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(3,923)
Absolutely amazing experience
We did the Hobbiton behind the scenes tour. It was fantastic and so well thought out. We had Mike as our tour guide, he was engaging, funny and understood why people, especially fans, would want to do such a lengthy experience. A true highlight was going inside a hobbit house, and we also must praise the meal in the mill, it was fantastic. It is important to highlight and praise the inclusively at the core of our experience. One of the party has significant mobility issues alongside chronic pain. We contacted hobbiton in advance and they were beyond helpful and understanding. They arranged for a golf cart to drive him around the set and make sure he could enjoy the entire experience without any exclusion. Driving the cart was Hayden, who was friendly, welcoming and really helpful. Hayden ensured that the experience was entirely positive. Hayden was fascinated by the infra red camera being used by one of the party, and we couldn't resist letting him try it out. these were his photos as promised.
It was one on the bucket list and worth it. To actually be in the set with so much detail and the guide telling behind the scenes information was epic. You will feel transported into the life of a hobbit.
GIVE JAMES A PAY RISE!!! He made the tour extra special and was a gem of a guide. Highly recommend the tour. Highly recommend James as a guide. Sensational experience.
Overall, I really enjoyed Hobbiton Movie Set since it’s one of my bucket list destinations. That said, it would feel even more immersive if there were actual “villagers” around—selling things or putting on small performances—instead of just a guided tour. It would really bring the place to life. My favorite part was definitely the dinner. The only thing missing, in my opinion, is the staff costumes—they should dress like hobbits to make it feel more authentic. Adding some live music and dancing would also enhance the atmosphere and probably attract even more visitors.
This tour of Hobbiton was amazing the highlight of our trip to the North Island. The most magical experience walking through the movie set. Stunning scenery, attention to detail on the set was amazing with all the Hobbit homes etc. Our tour guide Andrew was fantastic really made the whole experience for us so engaging and friendly on the tour...remembered all the names of guests on the tour amazing. Loved everything about this experience would highly recommend as a must do.
Honestly I never watched the movies so wasn’t too excited, but husband insisted. He was right!!! It was fascinating and magical! The guide, Sebastian, was knowledgeable and fun. This has been the highlight of our trip so far. It is a must do when in NZ! Highly recommend!!!!
Open guide, always in a good mood, answering all questions
Interesting for Lord of the rings fans, and non-fans alike, amazing tour, guide, very informative, comfortable length of time, fun for colleges.
A wonderful afternoon exploring the Hobbiton Movie set with two young Grandchildren aged 7 and 9 years old. Stevie, our lovely Guide was very interactive with both the children and adults within the group.
