Hobbiton™ Movie Set Walking Tour from Shires Rest
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Experience the real Middle-earth™ at the Hobbiton™ Movie Set, where, in the heart of the Waikato region, you can step into the lush pastures of the Shire™, as seen in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies.
Fall in love with the Alexander family sheep farm, just as acclaimed director Sir Peter Jackson did, as you journey through the unequivocal beauty of the land with the mighty Kaimai Ranges towering in the distance. Your guide will escort you around the set, showing the intricate detailing, pointing out the most famous locations and explaining how the movie magic was made. You will be fully-guided around the 12-acre set: past the colourful Hobbit Hole™ doors that scatter the hillsides, before arriving at Bagshot Row™ for a glimpse of the interior of a humble Hobbit’s home. Finally, you will arrive at the world-famous Green Dragon™ Inn where you will receive a complimentary, exclusive Hobbit™ Southfarthing™ beverage to conclude your own Middle-earth™ adventure.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Wheelchair access is limited due to the terrain and layout of the movie set. Please visit website for detailed information and contact Hobbiton team to make a booking.
What To Expect
Hobbiton Movie Set
The Hobbiton™ Movie Set is a guided tour experience to tantalize the senses of visitors from across the globe. This walking tour allows guests to find themselves engulfed in the sights, smells, sounds and tastes of The Shire™, as seen in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit Trilogies. The extraordinary following that the movies have amassed has led to these tours becoming a must-see for travelers to New Zealand. You will be taken around the 12-acre set: past Hobbit Holes, the Mill and into the world-famous Green Dragon™ Inn, where you will enjoy a complimentary, exclusive Hobbit™ Southfarthing™ beverage to conclude your own Middle-earth™ adventure.
Options
4.40pm Tour
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes Complimentary Drink: Includes one complimentary drink at The Green Dragon Inn Check-in 20 minutes prior
2.10pm Tour
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes Complimentary Drink: Includes one complimentary drink at The Green Dragon Inn Check-in 20 minutes prior
12.10pm Tour
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes Complimentary Drink: Includes one complimentary drink at The Green Dragon Inn Check-in 20 minutes prior
4.10pm Tour
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes Complimentary Drink: Includes one complimentary drink at The Green Dragon Inn Check-in 20 minutes prior
3.10pm Tour
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes Complimentary Drink: Includes one complimentary drink at The Green Dragon Inn Check-in 20 minutes prior
2.40pm Tour
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes Complimentary Drink: Includes one complimentary drink at The Green Dragon Inn Check-in 20 minutes prior
9.40am Tour
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes Complimentary Drink: Includes one complimentary drink at The Green Dragon Inn Check-in 20 minutes prior
5.10pm Tour
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes Complimentary Drink: Includes one complimentary drink at The Green Dragon Inn Check-in 20 minutes prior
3.40pm Tour
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes Complimentary Drink: Includes one complimentary drink at The Green Dragon Inn Check-in 20 minutes prior
9.10am Tour
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes Complimentary Drink: Includes one complimentary drink at The Green Dragon Inn Check-in 20 minutes prior
1.10pm Tour
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes Complimentary Drink: Includes one complimentary drink at The Green Dragon Inn Check-in 20 minutes prior
5.40pm Tour
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes Complimentary Drink: Includes one complimentary drink at The Green Dragon Inn Check-in 20 minutes prior
8.40am Tour
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes Complimentary Drink: Includes one complimentary drink at The Green Dragon Inn Check-in 20 minutes prior
10.40am Tour
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes Complimentary Drink: Includes one complimentary drink at The Green Dragon Inn Check-in 20 minutes prior
What‘s Included
Shuttle services in the grounds
Professional guide
Alcoholic Beverages
Driver/guide
Food and drinks (available for purchase)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting points
Hobbiton Movie Set
501 Buckland Road Hinuera New Zealand
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
3,861 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
In a hole, in the ground. There lived a hobbit
Bryden H,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Travelling here is an experience for anyone that anyone can hope for. As would bilbo. Resting at home, wondering what an adventure would be. Running out of the shire with the contract in hand with the reoccurring thought. “What if, I do participate in this endeavour”. I advise you to try. Go experience this. Enjoy the magic that is New Zealand and hobbiton. You will look back on this adventure and won’t regret.
Hobbiton Walking Tour
ktE2895PP,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was excellent. Our guide, Rob, was very funny and knowledgable about Hobbiton and the making of it all. Would highly recommend this to anyone, regardless of your level of interest in the Hobbit/LOTR, but as a fan, it was incredible to see this in person, and it felt like I was in the books and movies themselves. There was plenty of time to take in the views and take pictures, and we had lots of time to explore inside one of the Hobbit holes. At the end, a complimentary drink at the Green Dragon is provided.
Great experience
Wales Solo traveller,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I have read the books but am definitely not a super fan so it was with a bit of trepidation I decided to visit Hobbiton. I need not have worried, it was lovely. Despite tour parties leaving the visitor centre every 10 minutes it all felt incredibly peaceful. The weather had been foggy and raining when I set out but magically the sun was shining over the Shire (it started again as I left!). So much work goes into making this a great experience, and I did the basic tour but it still lasted nearly 2 ½ hours, finishing in the hobbit’s Inn for a free drink. There are about 44 little hobbit houses as well as the Inn and a working water mill. You can actually go into one of them and you are encouraged to sit on the furniture and handle some of the props. I had a lovely time and would recommend this to anyone even if you are not a Tolkein fan!
Great view and hobbit home.
fauzirohman,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience and definitely worth the money. The weather is not that good but we get to view rainbows.
Fantastic experience
Lindsay W,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Well worth the visit. Excellent attention to detail in the exhibits. Our guide was excellent, providing plenty of interesting information around the site and the films.
Simply unmissable
Mo N,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It is a well paced experience, and beautifully laid out. Our Hobbit guide, Sam, was simply fantastic, with a treasure trove of knowledge. My wife has never read the books nor seen the movies, but also enjoyed it immensely and would go back. Will have to watch all the movies again.
Awesome Hobitton Trip
Yasmine K,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Beautiful experience like as if you are in the movies. Value for money. Guide was superbly informative and tons of beautiful pictures to take. When I watch the movies again, it will never be the same now.
Pure beauty
Brittany G,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely beautiful tour! Lots of hobbit holes and even got to go inside one. Tour guide was also super friendly.
It’s fantasy world that...
Pritpal D,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It’s fantasy world that you can explore behind the scenes. In just a little garden there is a green dragon with drinks non alcoholic and alcoholic and guides tell you about a lot of hobbity stories
Very lovely tour. Everyone is lovely
Henriettah M,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00From the booking to the actual tour everything is smooth, lovely & the staff are nice. Definitely going back again
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