Matamata Lodge

It is with pride and joy we will show you our achievements and spread the word of growing in a way that restores natures balance.A group visit on our orchard will take around 1 hour. During the tour there is room for questions. When available we will also offer you a taste of our seasonal fresh products. If not in season, we also can let you have a taste of our preserved products. These 'home made' products are made with personal dedication and care and can be purchased after the tour. All products are safe to take overseas in the luggage.

Walking Tour · 3 hours. The walking eco-tour. Three hours over farmland, through bush, and riverside. Bring good shoes and water - includes hills, so moderate fitness is required. Morning tea included; optional wine tasting to finish.

Make the first footsteps in the morning dew on the Movie Set as part of our first tour of the day. Your tour guide will escort you through the 12 acre movie set, recounting fascinating details from filming the trilogies and pointing out the most iconic sites and scenes. After a visit to The Green Dragon Inn where you will be offered a complimentary beverage from our exclusive Hobbit Southfarthing range, follow your guide back over the double arch stone bridge to The Millhouse, just across the water from The Green Dragon Inn, where you will be treated to a breakfast spread fit for a Hobbit. After you've had your fill, it's time to make your way back to The Shire's Rest, after all, this is only the second of a Hobbit's seven daily meals.

Experience the real Middle-earth at the Hobbiton Movie Set, where, in the heart of the Waikato region, you can step into the lush pastures of the Shire, as seen in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies. Enjoy a fully guided walking tour showcasing the intricate details, pointing out the most famous locations. Journey past the colourful Hobbit Hole doors including the iconic Bag End, before arriving at Bagshot Row for a glimpse of the interior of a humble Hobbit’s home. End your day with an exclusively brewed beverage at the Green Dragon Inn to conclude your Middle-earth adventure.

The tastings. To make the most of the journey, we recommend one flight per table so the room can explore together. Every tasting is redeemable with a three-bottle purchase. Groups of more than ten, please call ahead. Classic includes: Crossing Point Rosé, Takapoto Estate Sauvignon Blanc, Crossing Point Chardonnay and Crossing Point The Red 'The Blend' Pinot Noir. Five pours · Waikato & the wider range Premium includes: Takapoto Estate Reserve Chardonnay, "Gibbston" Pinot Noir, "Bannockburn" Pinot Noir, Forager's Gin and Estate botanicals. Four pours · Central Otago & the gin Ultimate includes: The Classic flight, in full and The Premium flight, in full. All nine pours, taken slowly.

Discover New Zealand the local way with a Japanese-speaking driver and guide on this exclusive private day tour. Explore the lush green hills, 44 Hobbit holes, and the Green Dragon Inn at the world-famous Hobbiton Movie Set (approx. 2.5 hours). Then, journey underground to witness millions of glowing glowworms lighting up a magical subterranean river by boat at the Waitomo Glowworm Caves (approx. 1 hour). Includes comfortable private transport and flexible departures from Auckland or Thames.