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    Concerning Hobbiton

    January 3, 2024 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C

    Time to unleash the nerd...

    Hobbiton is set in a beautiful location (Alexander's farm) which was 'discovered' by Jackson in a helicopter flight when looking for the perfect spot for the Shire.

    The tour took us through the entrance to the Shire and around the Hobbit holes featured in the films. Seeing Bag End, Sam' house and also Immy was able to revisit the party tree (where she got special access for her 22nd birthday - how much has changed since then!).

    Then we get to experience the inside of a Hobbit hole, a new feature of the site, which had been meticulously crafted by Jackson around the story of a Hobbit family, the attention to detail was something else and we made ourselves at home very quickly.

    Finally, we rounded off the tour with a 11am beer at the Green Dragon overlooking the whole set.

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