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Hobbiton Movie Set: Signature Tour
The Hobbiton Movie Set Tour is an essential stop on the itinerary for all visitors travelling through New Zealand.
What to expect
Your tour starts with a short bus ride through a picturesque 1,250 acre working sheep farm (there are 13,000
sheep and 300 beef cattle on the property) with spectacular views across to the Kaimai Ranges.
Your guide will escort you on a shared walking tour through the 12 acre set; past the colourful Hobbit Hole
doors that scatter the hillsides, including the iconic Bag End™, home of Bilbo and Frodo Baggins™, before
arriving at Bagshot Row™ for a glimpse of the interior of a humble Hobbit’s home.
Continue along the pathways past The Millhouse, across the double-arch stone bridge and into the world famous Green Dragon™ Inn, where you will enjoy a complimentary, exclusive beverage to conclude your own
Middle-earth adventure.
After your tour of the film set your guide will then return you to The Shire’s Rest with the opportunity to visit the Shire Store.
What's included
- Guided tour through 12 acre site where the Hobbiton Movie Set was created
- Return to The Shire's Rest with opportunity to visit the Shire Store
- Complimentary beverage at the legendary Green Dragon Inn
- NEW Explore the interior of a Hobbit Hole with your tour guide
Visit date
Select the date you'd like to visit to check ticket availability.
Note
To ensure our slice of Middle-earth™ magic remains enchanting for years to come, the team at Hobbiton Movie Set Tours is undertaking ongoing maintenance and restoration work across the site.
Occasionally, visitors may notice construction equipment or hear some activity during their tour. Rest assured, we're working in designated areas to minimize any impact on the experience.
The great news? Tours continue as scheduled, and guests will still enjoy the complete Hobbiton experience—plus the unique opportunity to witness the dedicated care that keeps this beloved film location in pristine condition. This essential work safeguards the delicate features of the Hobbit Holes and reinforces the hillsides, ensuring the set remains faithful to the films for generations to come.
Time
- Tours depart 7 days per week
- 8:30am | 8:40am | 9:00am | 9:10am | 9:30am | 9:40am | 10:00am | 10:40am | 11:00am | 11:10am | 11:30am | 12:00pm | 12:10pm | 12:30pm | 12:40pm | 1:00pm | 1:10pm | 1:30pm | 1:40pm | 2:00pm | 2:10pm | 2:30pm | 2:40pm | 3:00pm | 3:10pm | 3:30pm | 3:40pm | 4:00pm | 4:10pm | 4:30pm | 4:40pm | 5:00pm
- Please note that tour times are subject to availability and your desired time may not be available upon request.
- 2.5 hours from The Shire's Rest and 4 hours approx from Matamata i-site
- Please note: Visitors are required to remain for the entirety of the tour experience
- Hobbiton Movie Set is open every day (excluding Christmas Day)
Departure Location
- Daily departures: The Shire’s Rest at Hobbiton Movie Set, 501 Buckland Road, Matamata
- 11am departures: Matamata Information Centre, 45 Broadway, Matamata
- Please arrive no later than 15 minutes before your tour is due to depart
