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Hobbit Holes

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The Hobbit Holes are the most iconic and recognizable features of the Hobbiton Movie Set near Matamata, New Zealand. These carefully preserved hobbit homes are built into the hillsides and reflect the detailed craftsmanship seen in the films. Each hobbit hole is uniquely designed with different colors, garden details, and props that bring the movie scenes to life. Walking past these homes allows travelers to experience the scale and realism of the Hobbiton village.

What to See & Do

  • 🏠 View 44 Hobbit Hole exteriors: Each with unique chimneys, mailboxes, and laundry lines 🧺
  • 🕯️ Step Inside a Hobbit Home: Explore the detailed interiors on Bagshot Row (included in all tours) 🏺
  • 🌿 Observe Detailed Gardens: See real vegetable patches and flower beds maintained by full-time gardeners 🥕
  • 📸 Take Close-up Photos: Capture the tiny details, from miniature cheese wheels to handcrafted gates 🧀
  • 📖 Learn Set Design: Discover “forced perspective” tricks and how the set was rebuilt as a permanent structure 🎞️

How to Get There

    • 🚌 By Guided Tour: Your ticket includes a 10-minute shuttle ride from the check-in point to the set entrance 🚜
    • 👣 Walking: Once on set, the experience is a guided walk of approximately 1.2km (0.7 miles) over easy but uneven paths 🛤️
  • 📍 Departure Points: Most tours leave from The Shire’s Rest (501 Buckland Rd) or the Matamata i-SITE 🏁

Travel Tips

    • 🏺 Respect the Props: On the exterior set, look but don’t touch; inside Bagshot Row, you can explore more freely 🖐️
  • 👟 Wear Proper Footwear: The paths are a mix of cobblestones and dirt; enclosed walking shoes are highly recommended 🥾
  • 🎞️ Stay with your Group: Tours are carefully timed to prevent groups from overlapping, so keep pace with your guide 🧭
  • ☔ Weather Preparedness: Tours run rain or shine; large Hobbiton-branded umbrellas are provided if it pours 🌧️

Suggested Itinerary

  • 🥾 11:00 AM – Begin your walk through the lower village, passing the painter’s and baker’s Hobbit Holes 🏠
  • 🏺 11:30 AM – Enter the Bagshot Row interior for your 15-minute immersive home experience 🕯️
  • 📸 12:00 PM – Continue exploring the village, passing Samwise Gamgee’s house and the Party Field 🌳
  • 🍻 12:30 PM – Cross the stone bridge to the Green Dragon Inn for your complimentary beverage 🍺

Opening Hours & Entry

Open:

Daily: Accessible during guided Hobbiton tours

Entry Fee:

Included with Hobbiton Movie Set ticket

Best Time to Visit:

During daylight tour hours for clear views

Location

📌 Hobbit Holes, Hobbiton Movie Set, Matamata, New Zealand

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