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Venture from Matamata town centre with us on a daily departure with pick-up from the themed Matamata i-SITE 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.

You will then have the chance to experience the real Middle-earth™, where, 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 then 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 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.

Please note: pre-booking your tour is essential. Our tours can sell-out well in advance so please pre-book to avoid disappointment.

From Matamata I-Site until 30 November 2023

This is a guaranteed daily service (excluding Christmas Day). 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.

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.

Departing

The Matamata i-SITE, 45 Broadway, Matamata.

Times

Tours depart daily at 11.00am

Duration

3 hours approximately including transfers.

Please report to the Matamata i-SITE no later than 20 minutes before your tour is due to depart. This is a fully guided walking tour and sensible footwear is recommended. Tours can sell-out well in advance so please pre-book to avoid disappointment.

NEW! Family Passes are now available. Family Passes include 2x Adults and 2x Youth tickets at a package rate. Additional adult, child and youth tickets can be purchased at regular rates but must be added at time of booking. Children under 8 are FREE. Please ensure you book a ticket for every child in your group.

NEW! NZ Gold Card discount now available. Select 'NZ Gold Card Holder' from the fare types after clicking BOOK next to your preferred tour date and time. Gold Cards must be cited upon check-in to honour this fare type.

Please ensure your booking includes a ticket for everyone in your group even children and babies. All guests must have ticket allocated prior to arrival to ensure we can accommodate your group.

All prices are in New Zealand Dollars.

$89.00

Adult (17 years and over).

$44.00

Youth (9-16 years). Youth 14 years or below must be accompanied by a full paying adult.

$0.00

Child (0-8 years). Children are FREE but must have ticket allocated prior to arrival and be accompanied by a full paying adult.

$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.

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Book From Matamata I-Site until 30 November 2023

CONSTRUCTION ON THE MOVIE 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.

From Matamata I-Site 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.

Departing

The Matamata i-SITE, 45 Broadway, Matamata.

Times

Tours depart daily at 11.00am

Duration

3.5 hours approximately including transfers.

Please note, our age brackets for tickets will also change from 1 December 2023. Please ensure you book the correct ticket for all members of your group for the age they will be at the time of your tour experience.

Please ensure your booking includes a ticket for everyone in your group even children 0-10 years. All guests must have ticket allocated prior to arrival to ensure we can accommodate your group.

All prices are in New Zealand Dollars.

$120.00

Adult (18 years and over).

$60.00

Youth (9-16 years). Youth 14 years or below must be accompanied by a full paying adult.

$0.00

Child (0-8 years). Children are FREE but must have ticket allocated prior to arrival and be accompanied by a full paying adult.

$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.

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Book From Matamata I-Site from 1 December 2023

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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.
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 Rest^TM (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.
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.
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 statuses that may appear - No Departure, Fully Booked, Book Now - Limited Places and Book Now.

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

Fully Booked means that 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.

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Hobbiton™ Movie Set Tour
Join us and experience the real Middle-earth™ with a fully guided walking tour around the 12 acre set; past Hobbit Holes™, the Mill and into the world-famous Green Dragon™ Inn.

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Hobbiton™ Movie Set Tour + Lunch Combo
Experience the magic of Hobbiton™ Movie Set with one of our daily shared tour departures from The Shire's Rest followed by a delicious buffet lunch served inside the festive Party Marquee.

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Evening Banquet Tour
Experience Hobbiton™ Movie Set at dusk with a guided walking tour of the Shire™ and a banquet feast fit for a Hobbit™ served inside The Green Dragon™ Inn.

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Second Breakfast Tour
You've already had breakfast, but what about second breakfast? Be the first on the Movie Set and enjoy a hearty breakfast spread served inside our newest venue, the Millhouse. Selected weekend departures available now!

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Private Tour
Private guided tours of Hobbiton™ Movie Set can be arranged for individuals or groups for a more intimate experience.

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Gift Vouchers
Purchase a Voucher for one of our tour experiences here - they are ideal for a gift or if you are uncertain of your travel dates.

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