SPECIAL EVENT
Your journey will begin with a fully guided tour of Hobbiton Movie Set before arriving at The Green Dragon Inn and the Bywater Marketplace, a bustling and vibrant festival atmosphere with interactive games, entertainment and delicious Hobbit fare served from the market stalls and Party Marquee. 

Summer Harvest Festival Includes:

Check in at least 30 minutes before your tour departure time

For Matamata Departures, check in at Matamata isite. 
For The Shire's Rest Departures, check in at The Shire's Rest. 

Please have your booking reference number on hand and our team will print your bus tickets.

Board our bus and journey to the movie set

A short 10-minute bus ride through the picturesque Alexander family farm.

Guided walking tour through the 12-acre movie set

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Arrive at The Green Dragon Inn

Welcome to the home of the brave and true! Enjoy a beverage from our Hobbit Southfarthing range and explore the masterfully created interiors of the cosy Inn.

Themed dinner and dessert served from the Marketplace and inside the Party Marquee
Enjoy entertainment from our themed performers, live band and interactive games
Follow your guide on a moonlit journey back through the Movie Set
Board our coach and return to your departure location

Journey back through the Alexander family farm to conclude your adventure. 

For Matamata Departures, your experience includes transport back to Matamata isite. 

For Shire's Rest Departures, your experience includes transport back to The Shire's Rest only.

Summer Harvest Festival Menu

Marketplace

Served from the market stalls

  • Selection of New Zealand cheeses, breads, dips and condiments

  • Selection of cured fish and meats

  • Selection of cakes, tarts and slices

  • Fresh fruit platters

Note: Dietary requirements will be catered for in the marketplace

Barbecue

Served hot from the grill

  • Grilled sweet corn

    • (DF/GF/VGN)
  • Grilled Chicken Sausages

    • (GF/DF)
  • Grilled Beef Sausages

    • (GF/DF)

Vegetarian and dietary options available

Party Marquee

Served buffet style

  • Selection of fresh bread and butter

  • Garden green salad

    • (DF/GF/VGN)
  • Balsamic and summer vegetable salad

    • (DF/GF/VGN)
  • Greek orzo pasta salad

    • (VGN)
  • Rosemary crusted roast lamb carvery

    • (DF/GF)
  • Thyme and onion grilled chicken pieces

    • (DF/GF)
  • Crispy pork belly

    • (DF/GF)
  • Herb roasted potatoes

    • (DF/GF/VGN)
  • Green beans with almonds

    • (DF/GF/VGN)
  • Seasonal vegetable stir fry

    • (DF/GF/VGN)
  • Grilled sweet corn with herb butter

    • (DF/GF/VGN)
  • Fresh fruit salad

    • (GF/DG/VGN)
  • Pavlova with fresh summer berries

    • (GF/V)
  • Hot fudge brownie with chocolate sauce

    • (V)
  • Summer fruits cheesecake

Note: This menu is indicative only and subject to change without notice.