Hobbiton™ Movie Set 2.5hr Guided Walking Tour

Your experience

Your experience

Step into the Shire™ on a 2.5-hour guided walking tour of the Hobbiton™ Movie Set, which departs from the Shire’s Rest.

Getting started

Arrive at the Shire’s Rest, where your guide will greet you and check your tickets before the tour begins. After a brief introduction, you’ll set off with your group to explore the 12-acre movie set on foot.

What to expect

This iconic set, built on a 1250-acre working farm near Matamata, is where The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies were filmed. Your guide will share behind-the-scenes stories and point out the intricate details that brought Tolkien’s world to life.

Features

• Hobbit holes: See the round doors and gardens of the Shire’s famous dwellings.

• The Green Dragon™ Inn: Visit the fully reconstructed inn and learn about its role in Hobbiton’s community.

• Party Tree and Party Field: Stand beneath the legendary tree and field where Bilbo’s birthday celebration was filmed.

• Movie set gardens: Explore lush, seasonal gardens that showcase the horticultural artistry used to create an authentic Hobbit village.