Hobbiton Tickets

Hobbiton Tickets
  • Duration: 8 Hours (approx.)
  • Location: Matamata, Waikato

Your tour starts with a drive through the picturesque 1,250 acre sheep farm with spectacular views across to the Kaimai Ranges. Your guide will escort you through the twelve acre site recounting fascinating details of how the Hobbiton Movie set was created.

The Hobbit holes, Green Dragon™ Inn, Mill and other structures created for The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit films can be viewed and you will see how this beautiful piece of Waikato farmland was transformed into The Shire from Middle-Earth. 

Upon completion of your tour you will return to The Shire's Rest™ .

Tours depart from The Shire's Rest, 501 Buckland Road, Hinuera, Matamata. 

Including transport to and from the movie set from The Shire's Rest please allow approx. 2 hours.


Tour prices from the Shire's Rest

Adult   (17+)                          $79.00

Youth  (9-16yrs)                    $39.50

Child   (0-8yrs)                      Free with full paying adult