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Hobbiton: Behind the Scenes Tour
Join us for a premium adventure in the Shire with a banquet lunch, exclusive visit to the Art Department and a special dessert with a view!
What to expect
Your guide will escort you on a walking tour through Hobbiton Movie Set, in a group of up to 30 people, making for a more intimate experience.
Journey around the 12 acre set; past Hobbit Holes™, explore Bagshot Row™ for a glimpse inside the humble home of a Hobbit before heading to The Green Dragon Inn™ for a tipple of choice from our exclusive Hobbit™ Southfarthing™ range.
Food and cheer is important in the Shire, so you will be treated with a hearty feed in The Millhouse, our private fully themed venue. Enjoy a decadent banquet lunch piled high with all the trimmings... second helpings are encouraged!
Once you have had your fill, follow your guide as you embark on the next part of your adventure.
Take a peek behind the curtain of how the Hobbiton magic is made with a visit to the Art Department's workshop. Your guide will share some
fascinating insight into the creation and maintenance of Hobbiton Movie Set
and the set decorating that keep the movie set looking alive and lived in.
The final leg of your journey will venture down some of Hobbiton’s unwandered paths for a delectable dessert of fine cheeses and seasonal fruit overlooking a stunning vista from a secret spot, tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the Shire to conclude your adventure.
What's included
- Short bus ride through picturesque landscape to your tour start point
- Guided walking tour through the 12-acre movie set
- A complimentary beverage from our famous Hobbit Southfarthing Range at The Green Dragon Inn
- Banquet lunch in The Millhouse
- A glimpse behind the scenes at the Art Department
- A leisurely self-guided stroll through an area of the Set not accessed by our other tour experiences
- A delicious cheese platter overlooking the Shire
Visit date
Select the date you'd like to visit to check ticket availability.
Time
- Tour departs 4x throughout the week. Advanced booking essential#
- Please ensure you arrive no later than 30 minutes prior to your chosen departure time
Location
- The Shire's Rest, 501 Buckland Rd, Hinuera, Matamata.
Sample Menu
Banquet Lunch
Served inside The Millhouse
- Selection of housemade breads and condiments
- Golden roast chicken (DF/GF)
- Rosemary Crusted Roast Lamb
- Smoked Fish (DF/GF)
- Cottage Pie
- Vegetable Soup
- Selection of roast vegetables (DF/GF/VGN)
- Garlic and thyme roasted potatoes (DF/GF/VGN)
- Braised Cabbage
- Herb and Garlic mushrooms (DF/GF/VGN)
- Fresh green salad (DF/GF/VGN)
- Hard Boiled Eggs
Served overlooking The Shire
- Selection of New Zealand Cheeses
- Seasonal Fresh Fruit
- Selection of Crackers
- Assortment of Relishes, Chutneys and Fruit Jelly
- Special dietary requirements can be catered for. Please include details at check out.
- This menu is indicative only and subject to seasonal changes without notice
