Take a guided tour through Hobbiton Movie Set at dusk, finishing at The Green Dragon Inn with a complimentary beverage from our Hobbit Southfarthing range followed by a banquet feast. Rejoin your guide and make your way back through the Shire. Trails will be illuminated by path lighting and authentic handheld lanterns to light the way.
This experience includes a shared family-style dining for dinner and dessert inside The Green Dragon Inn. 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.
Inclusions
- A guided tour of Hobbiton Movie Set
- One complimentary beverage in the Green Dragon Inn
- The evening dinner banquet meal
- A guided evening tour through the shire
Exclusions
Highlights
- Visit the original location where Hobbiton was created for the filming of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit films
- Experience Hobbiton movie set at dusk with a guided evening tour through the shire
- Enjoy a complimentary beverage at the Green Dragon Inn
- You will then be moved through into the Green Dragon dining room and treated to a banquet feast fit for a Hobbit
- The tables will be full of traditional Hobbit fare and as is the tradition in the Shire, second helpings are encouraged
- Join your guide to make your way back through the wandering path of the Shire
- The trails will be illuminated by path lighting and each guest will receive an authentic handheld lantern to light the way
Time
- Tours depart The Shire’s Rest four times weekly on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.
- 4.5 hours - including transport between The Shire's Rest and the Movie Set.
- Please note: Visitors are required to remain for the entirety of the tour experience.
- Departure time might be varied due to season, please kindly call the operator prior to check your departure date on the day.
Departure Location
- Tours depart from the Shires Rest - 501 Buckland Road, Hinuera, Matamata
Sample Menu
- Selection of housemade breads and condiments
- Golden roast chicken
- House smoked salmon fillet
- Beef and ale casserole
- Slow cooked lamb shanks on bubble and squeak with gravy Cumberland sausages with tomato relish * Selection of roast vegetables
- Garlic and thyme roasted potatoes
- Kumara mash
- Garlic and butter braised mushrooms
- Roast pumpkin stuffed with chargrilled succotash Fresh green salad
- Kiwi pavlova with fresh cream and strawberry coulis Bakewell tarts
- Seasonal fresh fruit slices
- Baked apple crumble
- Butterscotch sauce
- Honey and cinnamon yogurt
- Vanilla custard
Additional Information
- Children are welcome
- Youth rate is 11 - 17 years
- Child rate is 5 - 10 years
- Infant rate is 0 - 4 years
- Infant under 4 years are free of charge with full paying adult
- Limit of two children per paying adult
- Minimum group size - 12 pax
- Maximum group size - 25 pax
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 72 hrs prior to departure time
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Mobile Vouchers are accepted! - Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- Offers and inclusions are subject to change without notice
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 48 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher