Travel to Middle-earth in New Zealand, just like in the movies.

🧙‍♂️ Hobbiton Village 📍 is a pilgrimage destination for fans of *The Lord of the Rings* and a fairy tale world for children. Whether you're a movie fan or not, this is a must-see destination in New Zealand's North Island. 🌞 Originally an unremarkable pasture in New Zealand, it became the world-famous Hobbiton thanks to the filming of *The Lord of the Rings* and *The Hobbit*. This place is full of Middle-earth atmosphere and is as beautiful as a paradise. 📍 Destination: Hobbiton Movie Set (Matamata) 🚗 Transportation Self-drive: Approx. 2h drive from Auckland, with super-healing ranch scenery along the way ⚠️ Note: You must book a tour in advance on the official website! Tours are led by guides in batches every day. 🎫 Tickets 💰 Adults 89 NZD / Children 44 NZD (including a drink at the Green Dragon Inn) ⏰ Opening hours: 9:00–17:00 (shorter in winter) 🌟 Must-see spots 🍄 Bag End The largest cave on the hilltop! Bring props like a book or pipe to take photos of yourself pushing open the door, just like in the movie. 🌼 Sam's Wedding Garden A blue wooden door surrounded by pink hydrangeas—a fairytale dream. 🍻 The Green Dragon Inn A must-try is the non-alcoholic ginger beer! The wooden chairs by the fireplace are super photogenic. 🎪 The Party Tree Have a picnic under the giant tree by the lake and encounter Hobbit actors munching on apples. 📌 Tips ✅ Wear earth-toned clothing + flat shoes (1.5h walk required) ✅ Wear sunglasses on sunny days! Straw hats and wicker bags are perfect props. ✅ There are Mandarin tours every 20 mins. It is recommended to choose an early bird time slot to avoid crowds. “All adventures begin at the hobbit's little door.” This is the dream farm that Peter Jackson fell in love with at first sight.