Venture from Matamata town centre with us on a daily departure with pick-up from the themed Matamata Information Centre Gatehouse, 45 Broadway, Matamata. You will journey through the town and into the rolling farmlands of the area before arriving at Hobbiton Movie Set for your guided tour.
Fall in love with the Alexander family sheep farm, just as acclaimed director Sir Peter Jackson did, as you journey on a short bus ride through the unequivocal beauty of the land, with the mighty Kaimai Ranges towering in the distance. Your guide will escort you on a shared walking tour around the movie set, showcasing the intricate details, pointing out the most famous locations and explaining how movie magic was made here.
Journey 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.
Designed and crafted by the renowned creative teams behind the film trilogies, Bagshot Row™ offers an authentic glimpse into the charming dwellings of Hobbits going about daily life in the Shire™. Your guide will lead you through one of two Hobbit Holes™, offering time to explore the detailed interiors, with each home designed to create an identical experience.
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 from our Hobbit™ Southfarthing™ range to conclude your own Middle-earth™ adventure.
Please be aware there is ongoing maintenance and restoration work underway at Hobbiton Movie Set.
Please note: This tour is subject to the tour operator’s availability and is not automatically confirmed in real time. Please allow our team up to 24 hours to confirm your tour booking.
Hobbiton Movie Set is only accessible via a guided tour experience.
Check-In at Matamata Information Centre
45 Broadway, Matamata
Please have your booking confirmation number ready upon arrival.
Board Our Coach and Journey from Matamata Town Centre to The Shire’s Rest™
Enjoy a short transfer ride from Matamata Information Centre, 45 Broadway, Matamata to The Shire’s Rest™. This service is currently available once daily.
Guided Walking Tour Through the 12-Acre Movie Set
Please remain with your tour guide for the duration of your experience.
Explore the Interior of a Hobbit’s Home on Bagshot Row™
Follow your guide as you journey through the interiors of a humble Hobbit’s home.
Visit The Green Dragon™ Inn
Enjoy a complimentary beverage from our famous Hobbit™ Southfarthing™ Range at The Green Dragon™ Inn — home to the brew for the brave and true!
Visit The Shire’s Rest™ Before Returning to Matamata Information Centre
Journey back through the Alexander family farm and return to The Shire’s Rest™, where you will have approximately 20 minutes to explore The Shire Store™ and Café before re-boarding your coach for your return transfer to Matamata Information Centre to conclude your adventure.
Departing: Matamata Information Centre, 45 Broadway, Matamata
Time: Daily at 11.00am
Duration: 4 hours including transport time
Maximum Tour Capacity: 41 pax
Duration: 4 hours including transfer time
