How To Visit The Hobbiton Movie Location In New Zealand

It’s all real. The Shire. Hobbiton. Bag End!This article may contain affiliate links where we make a small commission for purchases you make from links that you click from this article. By purchasing through our links, you support us at no additional cost. Thank you for your support ❤️. For more details, read our disclosure page. Our first trip to New Zealand was back in 2010 and, for the life of us, we couldn’t understand why we never stopped at Hobbiton on our way to Rotorua. As it turned out, The Hobbit had just gone into production, and the movie set was being rebuilt as a permanent attraction. It wasn’t until we returned a few years later that we finally got to experience it for ourselves. A visit to the Hobbiton Movie Set is a dream come true for any Lord of the Rings fan. It’s exactly as you remember it from the films, but somehow even more magical in person. From wandering the winding lanes of the Shire and peeking inside Hobbit Holes to enjoying a drink at the Green Dragon Inn, it’s one of New Zealand’s most iconic and unforgettable experiences. Whether you’re a lifelong Tolkien fan or simply curious about one of New Zealand’s most famous attractions, this guide covers eve...