Can you visit hobbiton

Hands down, the best time of day to visit Hobbiton is on the very first tour of the day. This way, you have minimal people on the set and you feel much less rushed. If you go in the middle of the day, it can get crowded. Despite this, there are many details on the outside of the homes like clothing lines with hobbit clothes hung up to dry, mini-hobbit wheelbarrows and fruit stands. It was raining when I arrived but the rain cleared up as we started walking.

Bring an umbrella or hooded sweater with you just in case. Amazing story Jen, thanks for sharing! Visiting Hobbiton Movie Set was certainly the highlight of my trip! If you don't have a car, you can also book a Hobbiton day tour from Auckland. And if you're staying in Rotorua, you can book the Evening Banquet Tour with transport here. You step onto the road, and, if you don't keep your feet, there's no telling where you might get swept off to.

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Love your pics and the write-up. Different hobbit holes face different directions, so while some are in shadow others will be in the sun. Thank you for the great review! I will be there on my birthday! It was used as the Trollshaws in the Hobbit movies where Bilbo saves the dwarves from being eaten by the trolls , and is also very cool to visit.

When did you visit? I AM going to New Zealand, so excited!! I love Hobbiton photos with all the flowers though!! Your pictures are my picture dreams lol. I was there in November, which is a great time to go to see everything in bloom November is late spring in NZ!

The town began construction in , and the crew took nine months to fully create the village. The New Zealand army was even drafted in to complete the building. The whole creation of the project had to be kept secret. Filming finally began at the end of , and the tiny hobbit town that was built over nine months had all of its scenes filmed after only three. The initial plan was to demolish the site; however, guided tours began in , just as well as seven years later Peter Jackson would be back to begin filming on the prequel to Lord of The Rings… The Hobbit trilogy.

Lord of The Rings has projected New Zealand on to the world stage and made it an international centre for excellence for animators and special effects artists. The airline shows a Lord of The Rings themed safety briefing, featuring Gandalf, a flying eagle and a host of other characters. So there you have it, our thoughts on why the town of Hobbiton really is a must see whilst stay in New Zealand. Not only do you get to enjoy a truly unique place, but you have the chance to learn two stories. An incredible history lesson in a truly beautiful environment, with great pubs and fantastic beer!

Tours depart daily at a number of times. You can book the Hobbiton tour in advance here. They currently only run on some weekends—check the Hobbiton website for the latest schedule. The tour departs on selected weekend days at 8.

Make sure you wear sensible shoes as the tour does involve a gentle uphill walk on unpaved paths. The drive from Auckland to Hobbiton takes 2.

You can also join a full-day bus tour to Hobbiton from Auckland. The Shire is 1 hour from Rotorua and 1. Hobbiton is easy to fit in on most North Island road trips—see our detailed North Island itinerary for suggestions. The tour was a good way to break up the journey. You can even stay in a hobbit hole inspired cave at quirky Woodlyn Park Motel.