[2025 Matamata Attraction] Travel Guide for Matamata (Updated Mar)

Peter Jackson spotted the Alexander Farm of the North Island for the possible location to film The Lord of The Rings film trilogy, he immediately thought this location perfect for Hobitton. It was built for filming in March 1999 and then filming commenced on December the same year. It is now a permanent attraction for tourists or the fans of LOTRs and the Hobbiton. It opens for business all year round no matter rain or shine. #2023travelwish #summervacation #awesomepic #couplestrip #mytripvlog #newzealand #northisland #Matamata

Hobbiton Movie Set If you are a fan of the Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit movies, you must not miss the most dreamy travel destination in New Zealand - Hobbiton Movie Set! 🏡🌿 The Hobbit Village is located in the small town of Matamata on the North Island of New Zealand, about a 2-hour drive from Auckland. This was originally the filming location for the movie "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy. It was later preserved intact and became a holy place of "Middle-earth" in the hearts of fans around the world✨. The green hills, the colorful Hobbit caves, and the familiar taverns in the movies, every corner makes people immersed in the magical fairy tale world📸. --- 🕘【Opening hours】 ⏳Business hours: 9:00-17:00 every day (may be adjusted for special holidays or private events) ⏳Suggested tour time: The full tour takes about 2 hours. You can choose to visit in the morning or afternoon, when the light is more suitable for taking pictures📷✨. ⚠Notes: - The Hobbit Village needs to be booked in advance, and tickets can be purchased through the Ctrip platform🎟. - To protect the environment, bringing food is prohibited here, but you can taste special drinks at The Green Dragon 🍺. --- 💴【Ticket Price】 🎟Adult ticket: 89 NZD (about ¥390) 🎟Children's ticket (9-16 years old): 44 NZD (about ¥190) 🎟Children under 8 years old are free (must be accompanied by an adult) 🔥There is no price change recently, but ticket sales are tight during holidays, so it is recommended to book at least 1 month in advance! --- ⛺【Amusement Activities】 🔹Filming location tour: Follow the guide to walk through more than 40 exquisite Hobbit caves🏡 and learn the stories behind the filming of the movie. 🔹Check in at the Green Dragon Tavern: Have a free "Middle-earth Specialty Drink"🍺 in the tavern in the movie, it's super atmospheric! 🔹Hobbit House Interaction: You can take photos in front of a specific house and feel the magical feeling of being there📸. 🔹Seasonal beauty: wildflowers in bloom in spring 🌸, lush greenery in summer 🌿, golden autumn 🍂, and a unique sense of freshness in winter ❄. --- 🚌【Transportation Guide】 🚗Charter/Self-driving: - Auckland ➡ Hobbiton Village (about 2 hours) - Rotorua ➡ Hobbiton Village (about 1 hour) - Hamilton ➡ Hobbiton Village (about 45 minutes) 🚌Bus: There are direct buses from Auckland, Rotorua and other cities, and some hotels also provide one-day tour pick-up services🚍. ✈Suggestions for international tourists: You can fly to Auckland International Airport and then charter a car or take a bus to the destination. --- 👉【Itinerary】 🕘 Recommended day trip: ✅ 08:00 departure from Auckland/Rotorua 🚗 ✅ 10:00 arrival at Hobbit Village, take a guided tour 🏡 ✅ 12:30 rest at Green Dragon Tavern 🍺 ✅ 13:30 end the trip, go to Matamata town or return to Auckland 🚙 📌 Recommended nearby attractions: 🌊 Waitomo Glowworm Caves (about 1.5 hours away) - explore the magical underground glowworm caves✨ ♨ Rotorua Geothermal Parks (about 1 hour away) - experience hot springs and Maori culture🔥

Travel Dlux takes you to Hobbiton, a location built for filming The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. It is a village in the land of the Hobbit from the work of J.R.R. Tolkien, located in Matamata, central New Zealand. Hobbiton: A house with a moss roof and a green door is the identity of the village. Movie-like atmosphere: The village was built in detail and realistically to look like in the movie, including the decoration of the house and garden. #NatureTourism #100WaysToTravel #TravelNewZealand #traveldlux #dluxyourday