Where in NZ is Hobbiton?
Matamata
It is situated on a family run farm about 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) west of Hinuera and 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) southwest of Matamata, in Waikato, New Zealand, and is now a Tolkien tourism destination, offering a guided tour of the set.
Is Hobbiton New Zealand a real place?
Hobbiton, Matamata, New Zealand. One of the most successful movie sagas Lord Of The Rings was mainly filmed in New Zealand, whose rich nature offers a variety of differing sites. The visitors feel like they are walking around a real Hobbit village. …
Where are the hobbit houses?
Tour Hobbiton New Zealand’s rugged scenery was the location for much 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 Tolkien’s fantasy land, Middle Earth.
Where is Hobbiton in real life?
Matamata, home of the Hobbiton Movie Set, is a small agricultural town in the heart of the Waikato region, nestled at the base of the Kaimai ranges. It is about a 2 hour drive from Auckland and you can also find other nearby places and estimated travel times below: From Hamilton: A 45-minute drive.
Does the Shire exist in New Zealand?
Where is The Shire in New Zealand? Hobbiton and The Shire are located in Matamata on the North Island. To visit you’ll need your own vehicle or you can take a tour from Rotorua or Auckland. The drive from Auckland to Hobbiton takes 2.5 hours.
Where is the Hobbiton in New Zealand located?
Hobbiton and The Shire are located in Matamata on the North Island. To visit you’ll need your own vehicle or you can take a tour from Rotorua or Auckland. The drive from Auckland to Hobbiton takes 2.5 hours.
Where does the Hobbiton movie set take place?
Experience the magic of Hobbiton™ Movie Set with one of our daily departures from The Shire’s Rest. Join us and 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.
Where is the Shire’s rest in the Hobbiton?
Click here for directions to The Shire’s Rest. The Shire’s Rest is located approximately 15 minutes from Matamata town centre, and from here it is about a 10 minute bus ride to the Movie Set which is included in our tours. All tours will be transported to the Movie Set via one of our vehicles unless using a non-collapsible wheelchair.
How long is the drive from Rotorua to Hobbiton?
The Shire is 1 hour from Rotorua and 1.5 hours from Taupo, two other popular destinations on the North Island. Hobbiton is easy to fit in on most North Island road trips—see our detailed North Island itinerary for suggestions.
