The Hobbiton Movie Set is a significant location used for The Lord of the Rings film trilogy and The Hobbit film trilogy, serving as a stand-in for the town of Hobbiton in the Shire in both trilogies. It is situated on a family-run farm about 8 kilometres west of Hinuera and 10 kilometres southwest of Matamata, in Waikato, New Zealand, and is now a Tolkien tourism destination, offering a guided tour of the set.
Hobbiton is part of the movie set for The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings. The experience includes a nice drive in the countryside, a guided tour of the movie set and the village and a sumptuous buffet lunch with a local beer 🍺.
Luckily we were there shortly after the new "Hobbit holes" were opened. The experience now includes a tour of "houses" A masterpiece of set design and construction.Read more
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New ZealandMangapapa Stream37°51’26” S 175°40’51” E