After a fully guided tour of Hobbiton Movie Set and private lunch experience in The Millhouse, guests on this new, premium adventure in The Shire will step foot into a real Art Department workshop for a peek behind the curtain of how the Hobbiton magic comes to life.
Conclude the tour with a Hobbit style platter of cheese, chutneys and fruit overlooking a stunning vista from a secret spot, tucked away from the hustle and bustle of The Shire.
Inclusions
- Short bus ride through picturesque landscape to your tour start point
- Guided walking tour through the 12-acre movie set
- A complimentary beverage from our famous Hobbit Southfarthing Range at The Green Dragon Inn
- Banquet lunch in The Millhouse
- A glimpse behind the scenes at the Art Department
- A leisurely self-guided stroll through an area of the Set not accessed by our other tour experiences
- A delicious cheese platter overlooking the Shire
Time
- 3.5 hours - including transport between The Shire's Rest and the Movie Set.
- Tour departs 4x throughout the week. Advanced booking essential#
- Please note: Visitors are required to remain for the entirety of the tour experience.
- Please ensure you arrive no later than 30 minutes prior to your chosen departure time
Location
- The Shire's Rest - 501 Buckland Rd, Hinuera, Matamata
Sample Menu
__Please be aware you will be seated at a banquet table with others from your tour departure and the meal is self-service from the centre of the table. __
Banquet Lunch
Served inside The Millhouse
- Selection of housemade breads and condiments
- Golden roast chicken (DF/GF)
- Rosemary Crusted Roast Lamb
- Smoked Fish (DF/GF)
- Cottage Pie
- Vegetable Soup
- Selection of roast vegetables (DF/GF/VGN)
- Garlic and thyme roasted potatoes (DF/GF/VGN)
- Braised Cabbage
- Herb and Garlic mushrooms (DF/GF/VGN)
- Fresh green salad (DF/GF/VGN)
- Hard Boiled Eggs
Dessert Cheese Platter
Served overlooking The Shire
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Selection of New Zealand Cheeses
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Seasonal Fresh Fruit
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Selection of Crackers
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Assortment of Relishes, Chutneys and Fruit Jelly
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Special dietary requirements can be catered for. Please include details at check out.
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This menu is indicative only and subject to seasonal changes without notice
Cancellation Policy
- Refunds will be paid at 100% if a cancellation is made within policy
Booking Information
- Refunds will be paid at 100% if a cancellation is made 24 hrs prior to departure time
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- Mobile Vouchers are accepted! - Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements