A map of New Zealand with a pin dropped at the location for the Hobbiton Movie Set. Google Maps I was thrilled to be in a beautiful country with 10 days of adventuring ahead.

To get to the Hobbiton Movie Set, visitors can drive or take a day tour. The on-site parking lot is free and tours cost NZ$89 (about $55) for adults 17 and older and NZ$44 (around $27) for youth ...

The Hobbiton Movie Set in Waikato, New Zealand, has been on the tourist map for some time, but until recently most of the Hobbit Holes have been off limits. Now they’ve finally opened up and ...

From Hobbiton to hot springs: exploring the Shire in New Zealand. Lord of the Rings sets draw tourists in their thousands, but the area’s real-life Maori heritage is just as thrilling.

After arriving at Hobbiton, our first stop was at The Shire’s Rest. This converted woolshed (sheep outnumber people in New Zealand six to one) serves as Hobbiton’s ticketing center and also ...

With his stout heart and love of an ale or two, Ed Sheeran fit right in when he played an impromptu gig at Hobbiton. The English singer and songwriter made a detour from his current tour of New ...

New Zealand Hobbiton attraction years in the making finally opens. One of New Zealand’s most popular tourist attractions is about to get even more popular.

The Hobbiton Movie Set in Waikato, New Zealand, has been on the tourist map for some time, but until recently most of the Hobbit Holes have been off limits. Now they’ve finally opened up and ...