Behind The Scenes Tour

Departure

The Shire's Rest,  
501 Buckland Rd, Hinuera, Matamata.

Selected departures available. Dates are available a minimum of 10 months in advance to book. To view available dates, please use the date selector above.

Please report to The Shire's Rest no later than 30 minutes before your tour is due to depart.

Price

$280.00

Adult(18 years and over)

$227.00

Youth(11-17 years)

$169.00

Child(5-10 years)

FREE

Infant(0-4 years) Ticket Required

OUR NEWEST PREMIUM EXPERIENCE

Your guide will escort you on a walking tour through Hobbiton Movie Set, in a group of up to 28 people, making for a more intimate experience. Journey around the 12 acre set; past Hobbit Holes™, explore Bagshot Row™ for a glimpse inside the humble home of a Hobbit before heading to The Green Dragon Inn™ for a tipple of choice from our exclusive Hobbit™ Southfarthing™ range.

Food and cheer is important in the Shire, so you will be treated with a hearty feed in The Millhouse, our private fully themed venue. Enjoy a decadent banquet lunch piled high with all the trimmings... second helpings are encouraged! Once you have had your fill, follow your guide as you embark on the next chapter of your adventure.

Take a peek behind the curtain of how the Hobbiton magic is made with a visit to the Art Department's workshop. Your guide will share some fascinating insight into the creation and maintenance of Hobbiton Movie Set and the set decorating that keep the movie set looking alive and lived in. You'll visit some of the real workstations of our props masters, carpenters, scenic painters and crafters, with your guide as your host through this exciting behind-the-scenes workshop.

The final leg of your journey will venture down some of Hobbiton’s unwandered paths for a Hobbit style platter of cheese, chutneys and fruit overlooking a stunning vista from a secret spot, tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the Shire to conclude your adventure.

Numbers are limited, so booking is essential. Please advise any dietary requirements you may have at time of booking in the provided field during your purchase.

Please be aware this experience involves a shared family-style dining for lunch inside The Millhouse. You will be seated at a banquet table with others from your tour departure and the meal is self-service from the centre of the table.