Verified Oct 4, 2026
Hobbiton Movie Set
Matamata · New Zealand 🇳🇿
Only official site
hobbitontours.com
Admission prices
Adult 18+
NZ$130
$130.00
Child
Youth 11-17
NZ$65
$65.00
Family Pass (2 adults + 2 youth)
NZ$332
$332.00
Free
Child/infant 0-10 (ticket required)
Free entry
FREE
stated on hobbitontours.com/experiences/hobbiton-movie-set-tour · checked 2026-10-05
Departs from The Shire's Rest · 2.5 HOURS · Price · $130.00 · ADULT (18+ years) valid for tour departures until 31 March 2028. · $65.00 · YOUTH (11-17 years) valid for tour departures until 31 March 2028. · $332.00 · FAMILY PASS (includes 2x Adults and 2x Youth) valid for tour departures until 31 March 2028. · FREE · CHILD/INFANT (0-10 years) REQUIRES TICKET
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Hobbiton Movie Set: address
The Shire's Rest : 501 Buckland Road, HinueraOpen in Google Maps →✓ hobbitontours.com · 2026-10-05Hobbiton Movie Set: opening hours
Tours depart daily from The Shire's Rest, located at 501 Buckland Road, Hinuera, Matamata and the Matamata Information Centre located at 45 Broadway, Matamata.✓ hobbitontours.com/plan-visit/directions · 2026-10-11Hobbiton Movie Set: closing days
We are closed Christmas Day.✓ hobbitontours.com/contact-us · 2026-10-11Hobbiton Movie Set: what should I know before visiting?
To ensure all our guests have the complete experience the only way to access the Hobbiton Movie Set is with a fully guided walking tour. … We recommend you arrive at The Shire's Rest at least 20 minutes before your tour time in order to check in. … Drones and tripods are not permitted.✓ hobbitontours.com/plan-visit/frequently-asked-questions · 2026-10-11Hobbiton Movie Set: how to get there
Bookings essential. Hobbiton Movie Set is only accessible via guided tour. Please note: Tours depart daily from The Shire's Rest, located at 501 Buckland Road, Hinuera, Matamata and the Matamata Information Centre located at 45 Broadway, Matamata. Hobbiton Movie Set is approximately 15 minutes from Matamata town centre by car.✓ hobbitontours.com/plan-visit/directions · 2026-10-11Hobbiton Movie Set: parking
Yes, we have ample free parking at The Shire’s Rest available for customers, including limited spaces large vehicles including large camper vans, coaches and vehicles carrying trailers. Overnight parking is not permitted on site.✓ hobbitontours.com/plan-visit/frequently-asked-questions · 2026-10-11Hobbiton Movie Set: is it wheelchair accessible?
The paths on the movie set are mostly compacted dirt/clay tracks with uneven cobblestone areas throughout. There is a hill up to Bag End which is a steep incline and includes around 10 steps. … The total distance covered for the full walking tour route is around 2kms. … For visitors not able to complete the walking tour, we do offer a Mobility Restriction Golf Cart option.✓ hobbitontours.com/plan-visit/accessibility · 2026-10-11Hobbiton Movie Set: are dogs allowed?
Unfortunately we are not able to permit any pets onto the Movie Set. The only exception to this is for registered service dogs . Please contact our team in advance if you require a service dog to join you on tour.✓ hobbitontours.com/plan-visit/frequently-asked-questions · 2026-10-11Welcome to The Shire™, home of the Hobbiton Movie Set where The Lord of the Rings™ and The Hobbit™ Trilogies were filmed.
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