It is situated on a family run farm about 8 kilometres 5. All through high school i saved up money from parttime jobs, holidays, birthdays, etc. Within 5 minutes of strolling the grounds i wanted to live here and was parading around singing, a hobbits life for me. Te puia, mitai maori village and hobbiton movie set on this 2 day fun filled tour. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. Let me share my personal experience from the hobbiton movie set tour. Lord of the rings tours new zealand, lord of the rings.
New zealands rugged scenery was the location for most of the lord of the rings trilogy and the hobbit films, but it was a 1,250 acre working sheep farm on north island that became hobbiton, the home of the hobbits in jrr tolkiens fantasy land, middleearth. Have you always wanted to visit hobbiton in new zealand. But one of the absolute musts is hobbiton, where the green hills of the shire preserve the simple comforts of food, song and dance. Walk through the pelennor battle fields, cross the river anduin, explore the shire, wonder through the gardens of isengard and much more on. Epic adventures to the real middle earth and back again queenstown, new zealand. Hobbiton tickets for the lord of the rings set tour. The ultimate lord of the rings tour in new zealand zicasso. Dont forget that hobbiton is a threehour ride away from this metropolis and. Hobbiton movie set tour from rotorua, new zealand youtube. This particular tour includes the special international hobbits day celebration in hobbiton that only happens once a year. This 14 day lord of the rings new zealand adventure is our most popular tour. This customizable journey showcases new zealands quintessential destinations while celebrating the iconic filming locations. See the full itinerary instant quote or book now view detailed tour map.
Hobbiton is the only full movie set left intact in new zealand, and it draws all sorts of people even people who arent fans of the films. New zealand was made famous by the peter jackson lord of the rings movies, and is now the centre of middle earth. Wherever you are in the world you can immerse yourself in the lush pastures of new zealands waikato region with a 360degree tour of hobbiton movie set. Since the first screening of the lord of the rings. Nestled in beautiful rolling green hill country this site also had the perfect party tree and was transformed into hobbiton in 1999. We recommend booking hobbiton movie set tours ahead of time to secure your spot. New zealand lord of the rings tours red carpet tours. Walk through the pelennor battle fields, cross the river anduin, explore the. Experience hobbiton movie set at dusk with a guided tour of the shire and a banquet feast fit for a hobbit served inside the green dragon inn. To experience middle earth in real life, book a new zealand lord of the rings tour and visit top filming locations around the country. Lord of the rings tours experience the authentic film.
Peter jackson looked all over new zealand to find a place that had lake, rolling hills, and of course, a party tree. The lord of the rings 14day new zealand tour begins in a central auckland location in the evening, with a complimentary welcome dinner to get to know the other guests venturing to middleearth with you. A new zealand lord of the rings tour is incomplete without a visit to hobbiton. Tolkien used the term middleearth to describe the lands of men or mortal lands in his books the hobbit and the lord of the rings and even created maps outlining the place surrounded by ocean that he called the old fashioned word for the world we live in. Wherever you are in the world you can immerse yourself in the lush pastures of new zealand s waikato region with a 360degree tour of hobbiton movie set. Lord of the rings and unspoiled natural beauty a relaxed, full day tour from auckland to peter jacksons lord of the rings hobbiton movie set combined with the unparalleled beauty of blue spring. Hobbiton movie set tours, 501 buckland road, hinuera, matamata, waikato, new zealand. Weve put together an epic new zealand lord of the rings tour that takes you across the north island, stopping at film locations, movie sets and propmaking studios. If you dont have your own car in newzealand something i by the way do recommend, fortunately you can book a hobbiton tour from auckland. Auckland waitomo rotorua matamatahobbiton wellington havelock blenheim. Experience hobbiton movie set, the bucolic setting for the shire that featured in the sir peter jackson directed films, the lord of the rings and.
Hobbiton movie set hinuera 2020 all you need to know. The fellowship of the ring in 2001, new zealand has become the embodiment of middleearth to millions of moviegoers the world over. Lord of the rings tours in new zealand l discover nz. New zealand lord of the rings tours explore the locations of the filming of the lord of the rings films.
Hobbiton lord of the rings tour twizel, lotr new zealand. The hobbiton movie set tour is an essential stop on the itinerary for all visitors travelling through new zealand, offering an interesting and entertaining experience incorporating the famous film set as seen in the lord of the rings and the hobbit. If tours are full or showing unavailable, please get in touch as we may be able to add additional tours for you. Hobbiton movie set tour experience the magic of hobbiton movie set with one of our daily departures. Explore hobbiton movie set s favourite local bar, the green dragon inn, or pop by bag end, frodo and. Frankly, im not a huge lord of the rings fan dont hate me. Youll need to travel across both new zealands north and south islands to experience all the scenic locations featured in the lord of the rings and hobbit films. A hobbiton movie set tour gives fans of the peter jackson films an opportunity to see the shire and some other iconic places in the movies. The hobbiton movie set tour is an essential stop on the itinerary of all visitors travelling through new zealand, offering an interesting and entertaining experience incorporating the famous film set. New zealand lord of the rings tour new zealand travel organiser.
You will be picked up from your auckland hotel and then at the end of the day you can choose to get dropped off in rotorua rather than coming back to auckland the same day. Your two hour tour takes you deep into the rolling hills of a dairy farm where the original lord of the rings set was completely rebuilt for the hobbit. In december 2012 the first of the new hobbit movies was released. Hobbiton lord of the rings tours allow you to trace the steps of the shooting of the lord of the rings through diverse and blockbuster scenery. Established in 2001 as new zealand s lord of the rings specialists, we have created a selection of special tours and experiences to cater to your passionate middle earth hopes and expectations. Visit the hobbiton movie set on this tour from rotorua, new zealand with a short drive from rotorua, new zealand youll be right in the heart of hobbiton. Our 10 day the lord of the rings tour will take you from the capital, wellington, to new zealands adventure capital, queenstown via captivating south island scenery. No north island trip would be complete without exploring the hobbiton movie set. New zealand tours lord of the rings new zealand trails.
Lord of the rings 14day new zealand tour auckland, new. Whilst staying in rotorua a visit to hobbiton movie set tours at matamata in new zealand is an essential inclusion for any lord of the rings or hobbit movie fan. Join us and experience the real middleearth 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. Travel from auckland to queenstown, and visit notable locations from the lord of the rings movies along the way including hobbiton. The green dragon inn as seen from across the lake at the hobbiton movie set, matamata, new zealand. Lord of the rings new zealand tour in mavora lakes. The middle earth new zealand tour package is especially good for those who are fans of the hobbit trilogy as much as or more than the lord of the rings. This tour is the only oneday tour to include all of the famous lotrhobbit movie locations in queenstown, glenorchy, arrowtown.
Hobbtion is the only intact set from the the lord of the rings and the hobbit trilogies, spread over 12 acres. The one stop shop for rings and hobbit fans is a popular tourist attraction. The tour concludes at the green dragon inn with a complimentary beverage from. See all 129 hobbiton movie set tours on tripadvisor. Experience the trilogy hobbiton tours, te puia, waitomo. Step off your cruise ship in tauranga and enter middleearth on a 2hour guided visit to the hobbiton movie set, featured in the lord of the rings and the hobbit trilogies. Tripadvisor hobbiton movie set 2hour walking tour from. Lord of the rings 6day north island tour auckland, new. Rotorua lord of the ringstours hobbiton new zealand movie tours. Lord of the rings and hobbit day tours discover middle earth, hobbiton, the misty mountains and edoras. Join us for one of our upcoming special events in the shire from hobbit day and beer fest to our summer harvest and midwinter feast. Visiting the tour during winter months will include a special movie guest presentation.
Middleearth might have been a figment of author jrr tolkiens imagination but new zealand bears an uncanny resemblance. Here, the village of hobbiton was carefully created in amazing detail as a film location for the lord of the rings and hobbit movie trilogies. The set has been completely rebuilt and can be seen as it appeared in the films. Hobbiton new zealand in 360degrees the lord of the. Jrr tolkiens lord of the rings movies were filmed in more than 150 locations across new zealand. Take a onceinalifetime journey to middleearth, traveling from auckland to queenstown via many exciting lotr filming locations, movie studios, and adventures you will also meet those involved in the making of the movies, and get off the beaten track into the breathtaking landscapes and natural attractions new. New zealand lord of the rings tour by wayfairer travel. You can be part of the authentic experience with a tour of the hobbiton movie set. New zealand lord of the rings tour information nz luxury. The home of bilbo baggins, frodo baggins, samwise gamgee and many more of. Or, more specifically, so i could go on a lord of the rings tour of new zealand that i read about online the tour was offered by red carpet tours the first and most comprehensive lord of the rings tour company in new zealand and when. New zealand lord of the rings tour highlights include. Take a look at bag end, where frodo and bilbos adventures began.
Fall in love with the alexander family sheep farm, just as acclaimed director sir peter jackson. Experience the real middleearth with a visit to the hobbiton movie set, featured in the lord of the rings and the hobbit films. 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. Tips for visiting the hobbiton movie set in new zealand. I found the place where the burning pile of orcs was filmed and more around mavora lakes in new zealand.
Tour starts by picking you up from your accommodation in auckland city or airport. Step into the enchanting village of hobbiton movie set in the heart of new zealand, you can step into the lush pastures of the shire with a guided tour of hobbiton, as featured in the lord of the rings and the hobbit t rilogies. Hobbiton lord of the rings new zealand tourism guide. The lord of the rings tours from auckland 2020 travel. Explore hobbiton in new zealand explore with diana. We operate for 11 months of the year and close only for the month of august. The lord of the rings and hobbit films are the gold standards for anyone who loves fantasy movies. The hobbiton movie set in the lush countryside setting of matamata in the hamilton waikato region of new zealand is one of the countrys.
Join us and experience the real middleearth with a fully guided tour around the 12 acre set. The hobbiton movie set was a significant location used for the lord of the rings film trilogy and the hobbit film series. From quaint hobbiton to dramatic mordor and mount doom, youll follow in the footsteps of frodo on your journey through film locations on this selfdrive adventure. Many are on the south island, but lotr fans visiting auckland can tour the lush hobbiton movie set, alone or in combo with other top nz sites. Meander down the famous hobbiton cutting and deep into the heart of the shire. From auckland to wellington, youll make stops along the way at locations famous for their beautiful scenery and significance in the lotr empire. Dont miss any of the highlights with a guide who takes you through the stories and scenes on the set during a walking tour, which grants you access to places tour vehicles cant reach. Explore the fantasy landscapes of middle earth on this tolkieninspired hobbit and lord of the rings tour of new zealand. In the heart of new zealand, you can step into the lush pastures of the shire with a guided tour of hobbiton, as featured in the lord of the rings and the hobbit t rilogies. Please book in advance or contact lotr tours to confirm availability. Discover the real middleearth on the most picturesque private farmland near matamata in the north island of new zealand, where you can visit the hobbiton movie set from the lord of the rings and the hobbit film trilogy in a fascinating guided tour.
Hobbiton movie set tour experiences hobbiton movie set tours. This lush green valley with the small hobbit houses will immerse you into the movie the lord of the rings and the hobbit. This definitive guidebook showcases the principal movieset locations around new zealand as seen in. Zicasso, together with a fellowship of lord of the rings experts in middle earth, has forged the one tour to celebrate the epic novels 60th anniversary.
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