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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
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.
Options
8.40am 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
2.10pm 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
3.40pm 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
12.10pm Tour
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Complimentary Drink: Includes one complimentary drink at The Green Dragon Inn
Check-in 20 minutes prior
4.40pm 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
5.10pm 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
10.40am 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
9.10am Tour
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Complimentary Drink: Includes one complimentary drink at The Green Dragon Inn
Check-in 20 minutes prior
Reviews
3,624 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Experience.
Emil P,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What a fantastic tour Attention to detail Amazing! Prompt tour times-Meaning on time Great atmosphere Great, friendly and full of knowledge Tour Guides. Great Hobbiton experience. Loved, loved it Great exercise and memories for life.
Amazing tour guides. So...
Anne J,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing tour guides. So enjoyable and the hobbit houses at the end of the tour is the finishing touch. Excellent!
Outstanding Tour
Joseph F,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was outstanding! The tour is well organized & our tour guide was extremely personable, knowledgeable and made our tour interactive. This tour is highly recommended!
Amazing experience!
kieron12345,,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great fun even if you're not a LOTR fan. Loved walking inside a hobbit house!
Our tour guide was super...
Kayla M,,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide was super fun, entertaining, and informative! It was the perfect balance of structure and freedom, where we loosely followed our tour group and stopped at intervals for education, but were allowed to go at our own pace/linger behind/take ample photos. There were also some fun interactive components that helped make it well worth it! Our guide took photos of all of us in front of one of the hobbit holes, we were all allowed to go inside/explore a hobbit home, and they gave us 25 min at the end to relax and enjoy a free alcoholic beverage at the Dragon Inn! Although very crowded and touristy, was lovely!
Definitely a highlight
Gillian H,,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing place, everything is to scale and so detailed. Loved the experience and the story told by the guide
Lunch in Hobbiton
Camper67203448731,,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Chose the lunch combo, worth it! With Sam H we had the perfect tour guide, funny, entertaining, lots of knowledge. The love for detail was amazing, not just the set but everything. Fresh food, so delicious and plenty to choose from. No hobbit would have left with an empty stomach!
Great day out!!
995jadew,,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00So much more to see than we expected! Especially loved being able to go in to one of the Hobbit holes. They were exactly like the film! And getting to have a drink in the Green Dragon was such a novelty. Would have loved more time to see around at our pace but understand it is so busy that’s not possible.
Memorable visit to the Hobbiton movie set
191berenicen,,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00So much better even than I was hoping! Well kept and presented, with a great guide! We took the second breakfast tour, breakfast was very good!
It is very well organised...
JEANETTE F,,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It is very well organised and a great experience even if you haven't watched the films. It is an even better adventure for any hobbit fan so don't be late. Though the path is not ideal for those that require help with walking. Going inside a hobbit house was really fun. The attention to detail was outstanding. It is very good value for money.
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