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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!

Only RAA members can book experiences. Discount has been applied.
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What to expect

After a fully guided tour of Hobbiton Movie Set and private lunch experience in The Millhouse, guests on this new, premium adventure in The Shire will step foot into a real Art Department workshop for a peek behind the curtain of how the Hobbiton magic comes to life.

Conclude the tour with a Hobbit style platter of cheese, chutneys and fruit overlooking a stunning vista from a secret spot, tucked away from the hustle and bustle of The Shire.

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
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Visit date

Select the date you'd like to visit to check ticket availability.

Time

  • 3.5 hours - including transport between The Shire's Rest and the Movie Set.
  • Tour departs 4x throughout the week. Advanced booking essential#
  • Please note: Visitors are required to remain for the entirety of the tour experience.
  • 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

Please be aware you will be seated at a banquet table with others from your tour departure and the meal is self-service from the centre of the table.
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
Dessert Cheese Platter
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

Product Session Options

Adult 239.4 - price 280 - retailPrice 10:50am Behind the Scenes Departure
Youth (11-17yrs) 194.09 - price 227 - retailPrice 10:50am Behind the Scenes Departure
Child (5-10yrs) 144.5 - price 169 - retailPrice 10:50am Behind the Scenes Departure
Infant (0-4yrs) 0 - price 0 - retailPrice 10:50am Behind the Scenes Departure
Adult 239.4 - price 280 - retailPrice 11am Behind the Scenes Departure
Youth (11-17yrs) 194.09 - price 227 - retailPrice 11am Behind the Scenes Departure
Child (5-10yrs) 144.5 - price 169 - retailPrice 11am Behind the Scenes Departure
Infant (0-4yrs) 0 - price 0 - retailPrice 11am Behind the Scenes Departure

Product Sessions

10:50am Behind the Scenes Departure
11am Behind the Scenes Departure