Hobbiton™ Movie Set Walking Tour from Shires Rest

4.8
(3,341 reviews)

2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

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.

What's Included

Shuttle services in the grounds
Professional guide
Alcoholic Beverages
Driver/guide
Food and drinks (available for purchase)
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Hobbiton Movie Set
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
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    Hobbiton Movie Set

    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.

    Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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.
  • Please note, from 1 June - September 2025, maintenance works will be taking place. During this period, construction and maintenance equipment and noise will be present. Tours will continue as normal but will take an alternate route around the construction zone, while being able to get a glimpse of the work that goes into keeping Hobbiton Movie Set as magical as it looked in the films.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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