Hobbiton™ Movie Set Evening Banquet Tour

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501 Buckland Road, Hinuera, Matamata
Hours of operation
7 days a week.
Months of operation
All Year
Phone number
+64 7 888 1505
Experience Hobbiton™ Movie Set at dusk with a guided tour of the Shire™ and a banquet feast fit for a Hobbit™ served inside the famous Green Dragon™ Inn. After dinner, take a moonlit journey back through the wandering paths of the Shire.
Experience Hobbiton™ Movie Set as you have never seen it before with a guided tour through The Shire™ at dusk. Your tour guide will escort you through the 12 acre site, recounting fascinating stories and anecdotes about the trilogies. The tour concludes at The Green Dragon™ Inn with a complimentary beverage from our exclusive Hobbit™ Southfarthing™ range. Enter the Green Dragon dining room where the tables will be heaving with traditional Hobbit fare and, as is the tradition in the Shire, second helpings are encouraged. To conclude this premium experience, guests will re-join their guide to make their way back through the wandering paths of the Shire.
Pricing
$230 (Adult)
Proximity to Airport:
42km from Hamilton Airport. 87km from Rotorua Airport. 168km from Auckland International Airport.
Proximity to Town:
16km from Matamata.
Proximity To Coach Terminal:
16km from Matamata isite.
Activity Duration:
4 Hours
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