A Hobbit house in the Hobbiton Movie Set is one of the most recognizable sights in Matamata, New Zealand. Set among the green rolling hills of the Waikato countryside, the colorful Hobbit Holes create the distinctive atmosphere of the Shire seen in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit film trilogies.
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| Hobbit house in the Hobbiton movie set, Matamata, New Zealand |
Hobbiton Movie Set was created on the Alexander family farm after location scouts discovered the landscape in 1998. The permanent movie set now features 44 reconstructed Hobbit Holes, including the famous Bag End and other charming homes built into the hillsides.
Quick Facts About Hobbiton Movie Set
- Location: Hinuera, Matamata, New Zealand
- Region: Waikato
- Setting: Rolling green farmland
- Movie Location: The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies
- Hobbit Holes: 44 permanently reconstructed Hobbit houses
- Set Size: Approximately 12 acres
- Visitor Experience: Guided walking tours
What to See
Visitors can walk along pathways surrounded by Hobbit houses, gardens, trees, and detailed features designed to recreate the village of Hobbiton. The tour also includes locations such as Bag End, Bagshot Row, the Mill, the stone bridge, and the Green Dragon Inn.
Hobbiton Movie Set is approximately 15 minutes by car from Matamata town center. The attraction is accessible through guided tours departing from The Shire's Rest or the Matamata Information Centre.