Maintenance & Restoration works: Some noise and construction machinery may be present on the movie set this week as we undertake essential work. Learn more here.

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Essential Maintenance on the Movie Set

Please note, essential tree removal works are being completed on the Movie Set on Tuesday 28th April to ensure the ongoing safety of our visitors and team. There is expected to be considerable operational noise, along with low-flying helicopter activity while we conduct this work. Our team will ensure that tours continue to run smoothly, and that the tour experience remains as immersive and enjoyable as possible. 

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Please note, essential tree removal works are being completed on the Movie Set on Tuesday 28th April to ensure the ongoing safety of our visitors and team. There is expected to be considerable operational noise, along with low-flying helicopter activity while we conduct this work. Our team will ensure that tours continue to run smoothly, and that the tour experience remains as immersive and enjoyable as possible. 

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Please note, essential tree removal works are being completed on the Movie Set on Tuesday 28th April to ensure the ongoing safety of our visitors and team. There is expected to be considerable operational noise, along with low-flying helicopter activity while we conduct this work. Our team will ensure that tours continue to run smoothly, and that the tour experience remains as immersive and enjoyable as possible. 

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Essential Maintenance on the Movie Set

Please note, essential tree removal works are being completed on the Movie Set on Tuesday 28th April to ensure the ongoing safety of our visitors and team. There is expected to be considerable operational noise, along with low-flying helicopter activity while we conduct this work. Our team will ensure that tours continue to run smoothly, and that the tour experience remains as immersive and enjoyable as possible. 

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Essential Maintenance on the Movie Set

Please note, essential tree removal works are being completed on the Movie Set on Tuesday 28th April to ensure the ongoing safety of our visitors and team. There is expected to be considerable operational noise, along with low-flying helicopter activity while we conduct this work. Our team will ensure that tours continue to run smoothly, and that the tour experience remains as immersive and enjoyable as possible. 

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Essential Maintenance on the Movie Set

Please note, essential tree removal works are being completed on the Movie Set on Tuesday 28th April to ensure the ongoing safety of our visitors and team. There is expected to be considerable operational noise, along with low-flying helicopter activity while we conduct this work. Our team will ensure that tours continue to run smoothly, and that the tour experience remains as immersive and enjoyable as possible. 

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Visit Hobbiton Movie Set and Rotorua with Zealandier Tours. Zealandier Tours offer the best of Rotorua and Hobbiton with a range of guided escorted tours available.

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