𝐓𝐈𝐏𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐇𝐎𝐁𝐁𝐈𝐓𝐎𝐍 𝐌𝐎𝐕𝐈𝐄 𝐒𝐄𝐓 𝐈𝐍 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐙𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐃 🤩 Unlike other filming sites, where props have long since been dismantled, the Hobbiton Movie Set was built to last. The gorgeous miniature village remains just as captivating and immersive as it appears on film. In fact, the movie set is much more extensive than the films reveal, with 44 exquisitely crafted hobbit-holes built into the rolling hillsides. These tips for visiting Hobbiton will help you make the most of your time at this very special piece of Middle-earth. 🌷1. Book your tour well in advance Even though tours depart frequently, they still fill up days–and sometimes weeks–in advance. You can still buy tickets on the spot if you’re willing to wait around and don’t have a large group. The Hobbiton Movie Set is closed on Christmas Day, so be sure to plan around that if you’re traveling over the Christmas holidays. 🌷2. Book the Evening Banquet Tour for an immersive experience The Evening Banquet Tour is a must-do for Lord of the Rings fans. If you are interested in experiencing the Evening Banquet Tour, you will need to arrange your itinerary to suit, because the tour only takes place a few times per week. 🌷3. Prepare for plenty of time in the sun The Hobbiton Movie Set Tour lasts two hours (including a brief chance to enjoy a themed drink at The Green Dragon), so you will spend over an hour under New Zealand’s intense sun. Don’t forget hats, sunglasses, and sunscreen. If it rains, umbrellas are provided for the tour. 🌷4. Visit en route to a nearby destination The Hobbiton movie set is situated in picturesque farmland, with no sizeable towns nearby. Popular options include Auckland -> Hobbiton -> Rotorua, Auckland -> Hobbiton -> Hamilton, and Rotorua -> Hobbiton -> Coromandel Peninsula. 🌷5. Consider eating lunch at the Hobbiton Movie Set The Hobbiton Movie Set offers plenty of options for fun, themed meals. The Green Dragon sells small meals, and the Party Marquee hosts a daily buffet lunch that needs to be reserved in advance. Offset, the Shire’s Rest (where tours begin) has its own cafe with a few simple, kid-friendly lunch choices. Booking tours, hotel rooms, or buying flight tickets on Hahalolo: https://www.hahalolo.com/ Cre: newzealandguidedtours.com 📸Photos by hobbitontours/IG -------------------------------- 💁 Experience Hahalolo at: https://bit.ly/hahalolo-download 💁‍♀️ Hahalolo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hahalolo.app/ 💁‍♀️ Customer Service: https://www.hahalolo.com/@customerservice