Venture beyond the door: A major development project is underway on the movie set until December 2023. Learn more here. 

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Hobbiton™ Movie Set Tour

Experience the magic of Hobbiton™ Movie Set with one of our daily shared tour departures from The Shire's Rest.

CONSTRUCTION ON THE SET: A major and very exciting development project will be underway on the movie set
from March - December 2023. Learn more here. 

Join us and 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 on a short bus ride through the unequivocal beauty of the land, with the mighty Kaimai Ranges towering in the distance. Your guide will then escort you on a shared walking tour around the movie set, showing the intricate detailing, pointing out the most famous locations and explaining how the movie magic was made.

You will journey around the 12 acre set; past Hobbit Holes™, the Mill and into the world-famous Green Dragon™ Inn, where you will be presented with a complimentary, exclusive Hobbit™ Southfarthing™ beverage to conclude your own Middle-earth™ adventure.

View our conditions of entry and cancellation policy here

Tour From The Shire's Rest™ until 30 November 2023

For tour bookings until 30 November 2023, please book below. For bookings from 1 December 2023, please scroll further and use the next booking panel.

$89.00
ADULT (17 years and over).
$44.00
YOUTH (9-16 years). Youth 14 years or younger must be accompanied by a full paying adult.
FREE
CHILD/INFANT (0-8 years). Children and infants are FREE but MUST have a ticket allocated prior to arrival and be accompanied by a full paying adult. Please book a ticket for all children travelling in your group.
$225.00
FAMILY PASS (includes 2x Adults and 2x Youth). Additional tickets can be added at rates above and must be booked at time of purchase. Please include a ticket for every child in your group.

CONSTRUCTION ON THE SET

Please be aware a major construction project will be underway on the Movie Set on this date as we build the interior of a Hobbit Hole on Bagshot Row. This project will have some effect on tours through the movie set from March-November 2023. Tours will continue throughout this period but will take an alternate route around the construction zone and the three Hobbit Holes on Bagshot Row will not be visible. We ask that you keep this in mind when making your booking with us.  You can learn more here. 

Tour from The Shire's Rest™ from 1 December 2023
Hobbiton™ Movie Set Tour from 1 December 2023

NEW! Venture Beyond the Door: All tours after 1 December 2023 will include exploring the interior of a Hobbit Hole on Bagshot Row. This tour experience will be under construction from 1 April - 30 November 2023 and is only available to book after these dates. Learn more about the new tour experience here.

$120.00
ADULT (18+ years).
$60.00
YOUTH (11-17 years). Youth 14 years or younger must be accompanied by a full paying adult.
FREE
CHILD/INFANT (0-10 years). Children and infants are FREE but MUST have a ticket allocated prior to arrival and be accompanied by a full paying adult. Please book a ticket for all children travelling in your group.
$306.00
FAMILY PASS (includes 2x Adults and 2x Youth). Additional tickets can be added at rates above and must be booked at time of purchase. Please include a ticket for every child in your group.

For Tours departing Matamata i-SITE

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How do the tours work?

    Hobbiton Movie Set is only accessible via a guided tour experience.

    A tour of Hobbiton Movie Set comprises of:

    • A short bus ride from your departure location to the movie set
    • A 1 hour 15 minute guided walking tour
    • A ~20 minute visit to The Green Dragon Inn including a complimentary beverage
    • At the end of your experience, you will walk with your guide back to the bus and take another short bus ride to your departure location

    These times are approximate only and may differ slightly for your tour experience. 

    Tours that include a meal (like Evening Banquet Tour and Second Breakfast Tour) include additional time on the Movie Set but all experiences with us begin with a guided tour as detailed above.

    All experiences except our Private Tour are a shared group service, meaning you will be joining a larger group of other visitors while on tour with us. For our Hobbiton Movie Set Tour and Tour + Lunch Combo experiences, the maximum group size is 41. For our Evening Banquet Tour the maximum group size is 48. For our Second Breakfast Tour the maximum group size is 30.

  • How many people are in a tour?

    All experiences except our Private Tour are a shared group service, meaning you will be joining a larger group of other visitors while on tour with us. 

    For our Hobbiton Movie Set Tour and Tour + Lunch Combo experiences, the maximum group size is 41.

    For our Evening Banquet Tour the maximum group size is 48.

    For our Second Breakfast Tour the maximum group size is 30.

    For our Special Events such as International Hobbit Day, Mid-Winter Feast and Summer Harvest Festival, group sizes vary but the maximum in each departure will be 41. 

    These maximums are based on vehicle and dining capacities. Please ensure that you book a ticket for all people in your group including children and babies. 

  • Do I have to go on a tour or can I go by myself?

    To ensure all our guests have the complete experience the only way to access the Hobbiton Movie Set is with a fully guided walking tour.

  • Do I need to book in advance?

    Yes, we strongly recommend booking in advance as our tours are known to sell out. You can make a reservation online by clicking here. Alternatively you can make a reservation by calling us on (07) 888-1505 or by contacting us here.

    Please note, all of our tours are subject to availability at the time of booking. 

  • Can I drive myself?

    All our tours currently depart from The Shire's Rest™. You can drive yourself to The Shire's Rest, park your vehicles here and join one of our tours where you will be transported to the movie set via one of our Hobbiton Movie Set coaches. Click here for directions to The Shire's Rest. 

    The Shire's Rest is located approximately 15 minutes from Matamata town centre, and from here it is about a 10 minute bus ride to the Movie Set which is included in our tours. All standard tours will be transported to the Movie Set via one of our vehicles unless using a non-collapsible wheelchair.

    To ensure all our guests have the complete experience the only way to access the Hobbiton Movie Set is with a fully guided tour.

  • How do I amend or cancel my booking?

    Amending a booking

    If your travel plans change and you need to amend the date or time of your booking you can do this by contacting our Reservations team via phone on 07 888 1505 or by contacting us here. Once we receive your amendment request we will do our best to amend your booking.

    Please note, all of our tours are subject to availability.

     

    Cancelling a booking

    If you wish to cancel a booking, you may do so by using the above contact details or replying directly to your booking confirmation that was emailed to you when you made your booking. Click here for our cancellation policy and COVID-19 Guarantee.

  • What is The Shire's Rest™?

    The Shire's Rest is our headquarters and location where all of our tours depart from. It is located at 501 Buckland Road, Hinuera, Matamata - click here for directions

    It is located approximately 15 minutes from Matamata town centre, and from here it is about a 10 minute bus ride to the Movie Set which is included in our tours.

    You do not need to book a tour to visit The Shire's Rest. On site here at The Shire's Rest is our Ticketing Centre, Retail Shop and Cafe. There is ample parking here on site, with plenty of space for large vehicles and camper vans too. 

  • Is the Movie Set wheelchair accessible?

    You can find lots of information about accessibility, mobility restrictions and wheelchair use on our Accessibility page here.  

  • What is the difference between the tour from Matamata and from The Shires Rest?

    There is no difference in the tour itself once you arrive at Hobbiton Movie Set.

    If you are self-driving we suggest choosing The Shires RestTM  (501 Buckland Road, Hinuera, Matamata) as there are no off-set transfers included. We offer free parking for the duration of the tour with spaces to suit camper vans.

    The tour from Matamata i-SITE (45 Broadway, Matamata) is for those who need to transport to and from Matamata. This service is currently available once daily. 

    For options from other cities such as Auckland or Tauranga click here to visit our Transfers page.

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