Hobbiton in New Zealand

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The Hobbiton Movie Set tour is an essential stop on the itinerary for all visitors travelling through New Zealand, offering an interesting and entertaining …

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Apr 3, 2025
Fabulous day out reliving the films. The knowledgeable guide (Brad with a PhD in Tolkien) was a bonus. The Hobbit burrows were cosy and beautifully presented, A must visit for fans.Full review by C4106DLdavidc
Apr 2, 2025
Amazing place! Well organized, did not seem crowded, great food for the buffet lunch (also extremely well organized!) friendly people! Great photo opportunities in a lovely, magical setting. Very fri…Full review by Escape16553681997
Apr 2, 2025
It was so much more immersive than I expected. You could visualise the various scenes as you wondered around. Our guide Natalie was fun, knowledgeable and communicated relevant information about mee…Full review by S3230JKsamanthap
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Questions & answers

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Is the second breakfast worth the cost ?
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Absolutely! The food is great but the best thing is that the 2nd breakfast tour is the first tour of the day so you get to Middle Earth before it gets crowded.
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Is there still a shuttle from the info centre to hobbiton for the evening tours
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To our understanding, the only way to the village is on the shuttle bus
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How far do you ( km) around Hobbiton set? Any challenges ( uphills)?
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It's a challenging walk for those with mobility issues. The path is well maintained for walking, but there are several hills and one or two slightly more challenging places. Overall, worth …
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It's a challenging walk for those with mobility issues. The path is well maintained for walking, but there are several hills and one or two slightly more challenging places. Overall, worth trying to make it round!
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Do I need to book in advance or can I just show up?
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We strongly recommend booking in advance as our tours are known to sell out, especially over the Summer months between December - February each year as this is typically...
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