Hobbiton, Immerse in the Magic of Middle-earth

501 Buckland Road, Hinuera

Fans of "The Lord of the Rings" movie series as tourists

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Introduction

The Alexander family's cattle and sheep ranch outside of the town of Matamata in New Zealand was used as a filming location for the movies "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit", and is nicknamed "Hobbiton". Director Peter Jackson spent 9 months here constructing a 1.5 kilometer road, 37 Hobbit holes, a mill, and a double-arched bridge to create the scenery for the Shire, the home of the Hobbits. He even stayed on the farm. Today, it has become a popular tourist destination for "The Lord of the Rings" fans, who can learn about sheep farming in New Zealand, participate in demonstrations on sheep shearing, bottle-feeding baby lambs, and other farm activities. 44 of the Hobbit holes are now open for visitors, with local guides leading groups every 15 minutes. The Hobbiton area is open 7 days a week and is a must-see destination for "The Lord of the Rings" fans.

Address

501 Buckland Road, Hinuera

Opening hours

From 9:30 to 15:30, and may be extended to 17:30 in some seasons. There is a tour every half an hour. Note tours depart every 15 minutes from 27 December to 28 February.

Transportation

This place can be easily reached by self-driving from various locations in the North Island of New Zealand.

Phone +64 (7) 888 1505

Website http://www.hobbitontours.com