From AUD $241
Must do
All Year
Matamata
Age 0 - 99
Eco-friendly
All Year
Matamata
Age 0 - 99
Eco-friendly
Start Location:
The Shire’s Rest, 501 Buckland Rd, Hinuera, Matamata 3472, New Zealand (Free campervan parking available on site)
Departure Time:
Very limited availability! Departs only once a day on select dates (some days have no departures). Check our live booking calendar. Due to strict daily capacity, this experience usually sells out several months in advance. We strongly recommend securing your spots as early as possible!
Duration:
4.5 hours
Free date changes:
Subject to availability
Seamless round-trip bus transfer between The Shire’s Rest and the Movie Set. 1.5-hour expert-led walk through the 12-acre set, including full step-inside access to the interior of a Hobbit Hole™ on Bagshot Row™.Feast at The Millhouse: Decadent, all-inclusive banquet lunch served in a private, fully themed venue (with second helpings encouraged!).Behind-the-Scenes Access: Exclusive entry to the Art Department workshop to discover prop-making, set design, and movie magic secrets.Green Dragon™ Inn Stop: A 20-minute visit to the iconic pub with a complimentary beverage from the exclusive Hobbit™ Southfarthing™ range.Secret Viewpoint Experience: Access to unwandered, private paths concluding with a gourmet local cheese and fruit platter overlooking the Shire.
Languages: Live guide in English. Multilingual support (including French) available via the free Hobbiton™ Tour Companion App (Download prior to arrival; works offline on site).GST (Tax)Step far beyond the standard path with the ultimate 4.5-hour Hobbiton Movie Set Behind-the-Scenes Tour. We designed this extended journey for true movie lovers, storytellers, and travelers seeking something extra special. You will gain intimate, unprecedented access to the magic behind Middle-earth™. To ensure a relaxed, immersive adventure, we limit group sizes to just 28 guests as you explore the Alexander family sheep farm.
Wander through the 12-acre movie set alongside an expert guide. Take in the colorful doors, lush gardens, and intricate details scattered across the hills. At Bagshot Row™, you will not just look from the outside. Instead, you will step directly inside a fully crafted Hobbit Hole™ interior. Feel the cozy charm, admire the authentic prop work, and see where Hobbits indulge in their famous seven meals a day.
Hobbits love good food and great cheer. Midway through your journey, our guides invite you into The Millhouse — a private venue reserved for this exclusive experience. Feast on a hearty banquet lunch featuring delicious roast meats, seasonal dishes, and traditional trimmings. We highly encourage second helpings! Finally, enjoy a complimentary craft beverage inside the world-famous Green Dragon™ Inn.
Go behind the curtain to discover how the movie set comes to life. Gain rare access to the Art Department’s workshop. Here, you will meet the craft, prop, and paint masters who maintain the film set. Your guide will share insider secrets, showing you the real workstations and techniques that keep the Shire™ looking timeless.
Conclude your epic journey along quiet paths far away from the main crowds. Relax at a private viewpoint overlooking the picturesque Waikato countryside. Here, you will enjoy a gourmet platter of local cheeses, chutneys, and fresh fruit. It offers the peaceful, picture-perfect ending every traveler dreams of.
Because the 4.5-hour Behind-the-Scenes Tour runs only once a day and frequently sells out months in advance, spaces are extremely limited.
If your preferred dates are fully booked or if you are looking for a shorter experience that fits into a busy road trip itinerary, check out our 2.5-hour Standard Hobbiton Movie Set Tour. With multiple daily departures, it offers a fantastic way to explore Bagshot Row, step inside a Hobbit Hole™, and enjoy a drink at The Green Dragon™ Inn!
VANZ Travel Team:
Mickael says: As a huge fan of Lord of the Rings, standing on Bagshot Row and actually walking inside a fully crafted Hobbit Hole was an absolute dream come true. You can feel the incredible attention to detail in every corner, from the tiny hand-sculpted props to the smell of fresh timber.
The real game-changer for me on this extended tour was the access to the Art Department workshop and the banquet lunch at The Millhouse. Feast-style dining with roasted meats and all the trimmings alongside fellow travelers really captured that legendary Hobbit hospitality. Finishing the day with a cold craft brew at The Green Dragon Inn and a quiet cheese platter overlooking the hills was pure magic. If you’re going to visit Hobbiton, this is 100% the way to do it!
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For the best experience during your 4.5-hour tour, we recommend bringing:
Don’t worry about a thing during your 4.5-hour Premium experience — your transportation, expert guide, workshop access, full banquet lunch, and beverages are all fully covered!
Please note that optional personal expenses are not included:
Unlike standard tour, a full, decadent banquet lunch inside The Millhouse is included in your experience!
Please note that the card fee is non-refundable.
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