Welcome to the Shire!
Visit the magical world of Hobbiton, the famous movie set from The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies. Walk through the rolling green hills of the Shire, see the iconic Hobbit holes, enjoy a drink at the Green Dragon Inn, and immerse yourself in Middle-earth. After the tour, relax at the Opal Hot Springs campground with natural thermal pools!
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour
🏡 Hobbiton Movie Set Tour
Departure Time: Shires Rest 2:00 PM (1400TSR)
Reference Number: 3044454
Booking Ref: 3215075
Guest Name: Alison Richmond
Contact: richmond.alison@gmail.com
Booking: 1 x Family Pass (1 x $306.00)
Total Cost: $306.00 NZD
Status: Confirmed
Important: Check in at The Shire's Rest Ticketing office NO LATER THAN 20 minutes before tour departure
Reference Number: 3044454
Booking Ref: 3215075
Guest Name: Alison Richmond
Contact: richmond.alison@gmail.com
Booking: 1 x Family Pass (1 x $306.00)
Total Cost: $306.00 NZD
Status: Confirmed
Important: Check in at The Shire's Rest Ticketing office NO LATER THAN 20 minutes before tour departure
Accommodation
♨️ Opal Hot Springs
Booking Number: #77827 Craig Richmond
Arrival: December 30, 2025
Departure: December 31, 2025
Nights: 1
Site: Powered Site - Grass
Guests: 2 Adults, 2 Children
Total Rate: $70.00 NZD
Deposit Paid: $70.00 (July 6, 2025)
Features: Natural hot pools on-site!
Arrival: December 30, 2025
Departure: December 31, 2025
Nights: 1
Site: Powered Site - Grass
Guests: 2 Adults, 2 Children
Total Rate: $70.00 NZD
Deposit Paid: $70.00 (July 6, 2025)
Features: Natural hot pools on-site!
Today's Activities
- Drive from Waitomo to Matamata (1.5 hours)
- Arrive at Hobbiton by 1:40 PM for 2:00 PM tour
- Guided tour through Hobbiton Movie Set (2-2.5 hours)
- Visit 44 Hobbit holes, Party Tree, Green Dragon Inn
- Check in at Opal Hot Springs campground
- Evening soak in natural thermal hot pools