Young or old, fans of the world of Hobbits have long dreamed of stepping on the lush green hills of Shire. Now they can, if they visit the site where the movie The Hobbit was filmed, on a family farm near the town of Hinuera in New Zealand. The farm was used for filming both the Lord of the Rings and the Hobbit and is now a major tourism destination for the fans of Tolkien and his fantasy world.
It is easy to fall in love with the charming Alexander family sheep farm, just as movie director Sir Peter Jackson did when he was searching for the location for the Hobbit movies. The lush beauty of the land with massive Kaimal Ranges towering over it easily evokes the Shire as you tour the area with your knowledgeable guide. You will tour the 12-acre movie set and pass by Hobbit Holes, the Mill, and the Green Dragon Inn, where you will have a complimentary Hobbit™ Southfarthing™ drink.
Hobbiton Movie Set, 501 Buckland Road | Matamata, Hinuera 3472, New Zealand, Phone: +64-78-88-15-05