Travel south through lush green farmlands and plains to Matamata, the home of the Hobbits! Then on to the Shires Rest! Here your journey begins to the original Hobbiton Village, from the Lord of the Rings movie trilogy. Drive through a picturesque 1250 acre working farm with 12,000 sheep and 200 beef cattle on site! Enjoy the spectacular views across to the Kaimai. Ranges. Your enthusiastic local tour guide will escort you through the set recounting fascinating details on how the Hobbiton set was created, stories during the filming, and recall different parts of the movies. DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION Bus Stop at 28 Princes Street, Grafton, Auckland 1010 MAP DEPARTURE TIME 8:00 a.m. As per schedule PASSENGER NUMBER REQUIRED Tour is guaranteed with a minimum of 10 passengers. INCLUDED Transport Awesome Guide Hobbiton Movie Set Hamilton Gardens NOT INCLUDED Lunch WHAT TO BRING Camera Extra cash for lunch Sunscreen / Sunglasses / Sun hat Passport for ID