Hobbiton™ Movie Set Tour from Matamata isite

Departure

Departs from Matamata isite
45 Broadway, Matamata

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

This is a fully guided walking tour and sensible footwear is recommended

Please report to the Matamata isite no later than 20 minutes before your tour is due to depart. Bookings close 30 minutes prior to the tour departure time. If there are no bookings 30 minutes prior to the tour departure time this service will not operate. This is a guaranteed daily service (excluding Christmas Day)

Price

$120.00

Adult18+ years

$60.00

Youth(11-17 years)

FREE

Child (0-10 years) Please book a ticket for all children travelling in your group

$306.00

FAMILY PASS (2x Adults and 2x Youth)

TOUR FROM MATAMATA i-SITE

Venture from Matamata town centre with us on a daily departure with pick-up from the themed Matamata isite Gatehouse, 45 Broadway Matamata. You will journey through the town and into the rolling farmlands of the area before arriving at Hobbiton Movie Set for your guided tour.

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 escort you on a shared walking tour around the movie set, showcasing the intricate details, pointing out the most famous locations and explaining how movie magic was made here.

Journey past the colourful Hobbit Hole™ doors that scatter the hillsides, including the iconic Bag End, home of Bilbo and Frodo Baggins, before arriving at Bagshot Row™ for a glimpse of the interior of a humble Hobbit’s home.

Designed and crafted by the renowned creative teams behind the film trilogies, Bagshot Row offers an authentic glimpse into the charming dwellings of Hobbits going about daily life in the Shire. Your guide will lead you through one of two Hobbit Holes offering time to explore the detailed interiors, with each home designed to create an identical experience.

Continue along the pathways past The Millhouse, across the double-arch stone bridge and into the world-famous Green Dragon™ Inn, where you will enjoy a complimentary, exclusive beverage from our Hobbit™ Southfarthing™ range to conclude your own Middle-earth adventure.

View our conditions of entry and cancellation policy here.

Hobbiton Movie Set Tour from Matamata Includes:

Hobbiton Movie Set is only accessible via a guided tour experience

Check in at Matamata isite

45 Broadway, Matamata.

Please have your booking confirmation number ready.

Board our coach and journey from Matamata town centre to The Shire's Rest

A short transfer ride from your departure location Matamata
isite 45 Broadway, Matamata to The Shire's Rest. This service is currently available once daily.

Guided walking tour through the 12-acre movie set

Please remain with your tour guide for the duration of your experience.

View accessibility information here.

Explore the interior of a Hobbit's home on Bagshot Row

Follow your guide as you journey through the interiors of a humble Hobbit's home.

Visit The Green Dragon Inn

Enjoy a complimentary beverage from our famous Hobbit Southfarthing Range at The Green Dragon Inn - home to the brew for the brave and true!

The Green Dragon™ Inn

Board our coach and visit The Shire's Rest before returning to Matamata isite

Journey back through the Alexander family farm and back to the Shire's Rest where you can spend 20 minutes exploring The Shire Store and Cafe before re-boarding your bus and returning to Matamata isite to conclude your adventure.

Venture Beyond the Door

The door has opened on a new adventure and all tours now include exploring the interior of a Hobbit Hole on Bagshot Row. We invite you to step inside and explore the humble home of a typical Hobbit™ family.

Bagshot Row™

For tours departing from The Shire's Rest™

Tours depart regularly from The Shire's Rest, our nearest departure location to the movie set. Ample parking available.

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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. The movie set is located on private farm land and is not publicly accessible outside of our guided tour experiences.
Will my tour still operate in wet weather?

Yes, we operate in all weather conditions. Umbrellas are provided in the event of rain and we highly recommend you dress appropriately for the weather, with enclosed footwear.

In the event of extreme weather conditions we reserve the right to make alternative tour arrangements for you.
What does 'No Departure' or 'Fully Booked' mean when searching for tour on your website?

When you are searching for a tour on our website, there are four status options that may appear - No Departure, Fully Booked, Book Now - Limited Places and Book Now.

No Departure - the tour experience you are searching for is not available on that date.

Fully Booked - all tickets for that tour experience on that date are sold out.

Book Now - Limited Places will appear with a gold button and red writing below. This means that there are only a small amount of tickets left (9 or less) for that tour experience on that date. We recommend booking as soon as possible if you are hoping to join one of these tours as when tickets are fully booked, we cannot increase capacity.

Book Now will appear with a gold button with white writing on it. This means that there are greater than 10 seats available for that tour experience on that date. We still recommend pre-booking as far in advance as you can to avoid missing the tour day and time that best suits your itinerary.
What can I expect from the walking tour?

We have some detailed information on what to expect from the walking tour and pathways on our Accessibility page here.
Can I drive myself?

Most of 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.

We also offer a daily service from Matamata isite where your experience includes return transfers from Matamata town centre.

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