# Hobbiton Movie Set

> The village built for the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit films, on a working sheep farm, with hobbit holes, a mill and the Green Dragon inn.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-hobbiton/

The village built for the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit films, on a working sheep farm, with hobbit holes, a mill and the Green Dragon inn. Visits are by guided tour only. Reserve in advance and allow about two and a half hours.

- **Nearest town:** Matamata, New Zealand
- **Category:** Roadside oddities
- **GPS:** -37.8721, 175.6833
- **Editor's pick:** ★

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February–March and June–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Waikato circuit: Hobbiton, Waitomo caves, Kawhia and Raglan](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/nzn-waikato-waitomo-hobbiton/)

## Nearby

- [Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-maungatautari/) – 15 km
- [Hamilton Gardens](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-hamilton-gardens/) – 34 km
- [Te Aroha Domain and Hot Springs](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-te-aroha-hot-springs/) – 37 km
- [The Elms Mission House, Tauranga](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-the-elms-tauranga/) – 47 km

## FAQs

### Where is Hobbiton Movie Set?

Hobbiton Movie Set is in Matamata, New Zealand, at GPS -37.8721, 175.6833.

### Which road trips pass Hobbiton Movie Set?

Hobbiton Movie Set is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Waikato circuit: Hobbiton, Waitomo caves, Kawhia and Raglan.

### What is there to see near Hobbiton Movie Set?

Places worth a stop nearby: Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari (15 km), Hamilton Gardens (34 km), Te Aroha Domain and Hot Springs (37 km) and The Elms Mission House, Tauranga (47 km).

### When is the best time to visit Hobbiton Movie Set?

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February–March and June–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)