Must-Visit on New Zealand's North Island: Hobbiton Movie Set Tours

Hobbiton Movie Set Tours, the iconic location from the movie The Lord of the Rings - the home of the Hobbits, 'Hobbiton', is a must-visit spot on New Zealand's North Island. Although the North Island might seem a bit dull, fans of The Lord of the Rings will surely enjoy taking photos here. It takes about 2 hours to drive from Auckland, and you need to book your visit online in advance. Upon arrival, you will take a shuttle bus into the village, and a guide will introduce the site. The tour is conducted in groups, and you cannot explore the area on your own. The entire tour lasts about 2 hours. The ticket costs 120 NZD, which is about 2300 TWD, quite expensive! Although the entire set is man-made, it blends seamlessly with the natural landscape, with lush green grass that makes it feel like real Hobbits live there. The props and decorations inside the houses are also very detailed and well-crafted. Since there aren't many attractions on the North Island, spending half a day visiting and taking photos can be quite fun.