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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. 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 then 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 taken around the 12 acre set; past Hobbit Holes, the Mill and into the world-famous Green Dragon™ Inn, where you will be presented with a complimentary, exclusive beverage to conclude your own Middle-earth™ adventure.

A long expected restock of The Green Dragon™ Inn Ceramic Tumblers is complete at www.shop.hobbitontours.com. Get yours w...
09/10/2026

A long expected restock of The Green Dragon™ Inn Ceramic Tumblers is complete at www.shop.hobbitontours.com. Get yours while stocks last!

Good morning indeed... Our friends at Warner Bros. have shared a very special glimpse of the filming for The Lord of the...
24/09/2026

Good morning indeed... Our friends at Warner Bros. have shared a very special glimpse of the filming for The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum that took place here in Hobbiton earlier this year 🎥 🍃

We were thrilled to once again be a filming location and look forward to seeing 100% Pure New Zealand return to the screen as Middle-earth come December 2027!

Thank you to all who joined us for the International Hobbit Day festivities here at Hobbiton Movie Set this year! We hop...
23/09/2026

Thank you to all who joined us for the International Hobbit Day festivities here at Hobbiton Movie Set this year! We hope you had an unforgettable night and hope to see you in The Shire again soon…

We will be announcing the date that bookings for International Hobbit Day 2027 will open very soon, keep an eye out on our social channels for this!

Hobbiton Movie Set,
Matamata, NZ

23/09/2026

We are thrilled to share that Hobbiton Movie Set has been voted as a location on the brand new MONOPOLY New Zealand Edition board! The new board takes players on a journey across New Zealand, celebrating the places and experiences that shape memories, inspire adventures and make New Zealand unique.

Gather your fellowship, and journey around some of New Zealand’s most iconic landmarks, including Bag End, home of two of Hobbiton’s most adventurous Hobbits!

To go in the draw to WIN one of 3 MONOPOLY New Zealand Edition game boards, tag who you would play with in the comments below! Winners will be drawn at random at 1pm 30 September, 2026 NZST.

Terms and Conditions apply:
This competition is open internationally*. This competition open across Facebook and Instagram and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Meta, Middle-earth Enterprises, or any of their affiliates. Prize is not transferable, redeemable for cash, or substitutable. Winner will be contacted after 1pm, 30 September 2026 via direct message. *Shipping restrictions may apply.

Happy International Hobbit Day from all of us here in The Shire ✨We are thrilled to be welcoming guests from near and fa...
21/09/2026

Happy International Hobbit Day from all of us here in The Shire ✨

We are thrilled to be welcoming guests from near and far to join in the festivities this evening, tonight will be a night to remember!

If you are celebrating from afar, be sure to keep an eye on our stories to keep up with the celebrations here at Hobbiton Movie Set and perhaps enjoy a feast fit for a Hobbit while you’re at it 🍗🍻

Hobbiton Movie Set,
Matamata, NZ

17/09/2026

The Stone Trolls have arrived…

We hope that you have enjoyed coming along on the journey and seeing some of the behind the scenes magic that went in to making these incredible new additions to the Movie Set!

Have you visited the Stone Trolls yet? Drop your pictures in the comments below 📸 🧌

We are thrilled to share that the three Stone Trolls, William, Bert and Tom have arrived and are now nestled in their ne...
10/09/2026

We are thrilled to share that the three Stone Trolls, William, Bert and Tom have arrived and are now nestled in their new environment among the trees on the outskirts of the Movie Set! 🧌🧌🧌

The tallest of the Stone Trolls, William, stands at 5.7 meters with his friends not far below. They have been scenic-painted and aged by hand using film-industry techniques to recreate their weathered on-screen stone appearance that will last for generations, visually telling the story of trolls, as seen in the Hobbit Trilogy and the Lord of the Rings Trilogy (at which point they had been frozen in stone for 77 years). Construction of the Trolls has been undertaken by the Hobbiton Movie Set Art Department, including sculptors and painters who worked on the original Trilogies to ensure the design remains authentic to the film.

Director of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit Trilogies, Sir Peter Jackson has long aspired to share the experience of the Stone Trolls with visitors, saying "Hobbiton has always been a welcoming place, so naturally I thought it needed three enormous trolls. I’ve wanted visitors to encounter William, Bert and Tom here for years, and it’s wonderful to see them finally settled in. They’re considerably better behaved since turning to stone”.

All visitors to ​Hobbiton Movie Set can now step into this brand new fully immersive environment as part of all Hobbiton Movie Set Tour experiences from today, 10 September, 2026.

09/09/2026

Are you quite ready to meet the Stone Trolls?

Thanks to our incredible creative teams, the newest additions to Hobbiton Movie Set, the three Stone Trolls are almost complete. William, Tom and Bert are settling into their new environment amongst the trees on the outskirts of the Movie Set and will soon look as though they have always been…

Keep following along as we continue to take you behind the scenes and uncover the magic, craftsmanship and making of the Stone Trolls ✨

20/08/2026

There’s something new lurking on the outskirts of Hobbiton…

If you’ve visited the Movie Set recently, you may have noticed some rather large new residents beginning to arrive!

Meet William, Tom and Bert - our trio of stone trolls, slowly finding their place amongst the Nature Walk 🧌🪨

We’re thrilled to share that these incredible new residents will become part of our Hobbiton Movie Set tour experiences from mid-September, 2026.

Follow along as we take you behind the scenes and uncover the magic, craftsmanship and making of the Stone Trolls ✨

It’s half(ling)way to Christmas so we are celebrating with 15% off our Christmas collection, featuring festive decor for...
24/07/2026

It’s half(ling)way to Christmas so we are celebrating with 15% off our Christmas collection, featuring festive decor for your tree and mantle. Valid in store at and online www.shop.hobbitontours.com until the end of July only.

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