Waikato
Hobbiton Movie Set — visit time, what to expect & how to get there
The Shire, in real life. Guided tour of the working movie set on a Waikato sheep farm.
The Hobbiton Movie Set is the only place in the world you can see the Hobbit Holes, the Green Dragon Inn, and the Party Tree in person. Guided tours run all day; you cannot enter without one.
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Real detour minutes measured against the direct drive — how much longer this side trip actually adds.
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