TOUR FROM MATAMATA INFORMATION CENTRE
Venture from Matamata town centre with us on a daily departure with pick-up from the themed Matamata Information Centre 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.
Please be aware there is ongoing maintenance & restoration work underway at Hobbiton Movie Set. Learn more here.
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour Signature from Matamata Includes:
Hobbiton Movie Set is only accessible via a guided tour experience
45 Broadway, Matamata.
Please have your booking confirmation number ready.
A short transfer ride from your departure location Matamata
Information Centre, 45 Broadway, Matamata to The Shire's Rest. This service is currently available once daily.
Please remain with your tour guide for the duration of your experience.
View accessibility information here.
Follow your guide as you journey through the interiors of a humble Hobbit's home.
Enjoy a complimentary beverage from our famous Hobbit Southfarthing Range at The Green Dragon Inn - home to the brew for the brave and true!
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 Information Centre to conclude your adventure.
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.
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.
