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You cannot roam around Hobbiton on your own; you have to book a tour and follow a Hobbiton guide through the set.
The Hobbiton Movie Set Tour is an essential stop on the itinerary of all visitors to New Zealand that are travelling between Auckland and Rotorua, where you can experience the real Middle Earth. Getting to Hobbiton The Hobbiton movie set is the filming location for the Lord of the Rings trilogy, which has gained unprecedented worldwide popularity after the movie’s success.
Easiest and most convenient way to visit Hobbiton is by coach tour ex Auckland, and return.Grayline is another day-tour operator. Many of the locations were filmed on New Zealand's South Island, but Hobbiton is an example of North Island location. From the city of Auckland, it’s a 2 hour drive through small towns and mostly rural roads.
With Hobbiton given the go-ahead to expand, Marcus and Marty brainstorm putting a second location in the South Island. Today, the movie set remains and is a popular tourist attraction in the North Island of New Zealand. Our New Zealand Lord of the Rings tours include many movie locations such as Hobbiton and Mordor in The North Island, to Laketown and Edoras in the South Island.
RELATED POST: A ONE WEEK ITINERARY FOR THE NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND Though the movie set site only covers 12-acres, it’s surrounded by some of the most naturally beautiful landscapes that you’ll likely find anywhere. The best thing about The Hobbit trilogy is more Middle-earth locations to visit in New Zealand!
Take a full-day tour of the Central North Island, visiting the magical Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Glowworm Caves for guided tours of these must-see attractions.
Here’s how to visit Hobbiton along with tips to make the most of your visit! Located on the North Island of New Zealand just a two hour drive from Auckland, the rolling hills are a warm welcome from city life and with the film set on a currently operating farm, it is easy to feel a world away.
From turquoise lakes and lush peninsulas to snowcapped mountains and sparkling glaciers, the South Island's majestic landscapes offer awe and adventure in equal measure. The Hobbit locations in New Zealand. VISITING HOBBITON The filming of the Lord of the Rings trilogy in various New Zealand film locations has undoubtedly been a spur for many people to visit for a vacation. Book your tour now! Board your coach in Auckland and travel south to the small town of Matamata. All of these beautiful places are instantly recognisable in real life. With just over a million people scattered across 151,215 sq km, you'll have no trouble finding your own slice of wilderness on New Zealand's 'mainland'. Hobbiton is the only full movie set left in-tact in New Zealand, and it draws all sorts of people — even people who aren't fans of the films.
The Hobbiton movie set is located just outside of Matamata, a tiny town on the North Island of New Zealand. The Hobbiton Movie Set is reopening on Saturday, 30 May!
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Day 2 – Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Caves.