A Hobbiton™ Christmas 2024

SPECIAL EVENT
To begin the Hobbiton Christmas festivities, you will have the chance to experience Middle-earth as you have never seen it before; with a fully guided tour of the Shire™ at dusk. You will journey past Bag End, explore the interiors of a Hobbit Hole™ on Bagshot Row and into the world-famous Green Dragon™ Inn.

Your tour will conclude at the masterfully recreated Inn and waiting for you will be a specially brewed eggnog to get you in the Christmas spirit. With an eggnog in hand, relax inside by the two indoor fireplaces or enjoy the warm summer evening and explore the Bywater Beer Garden overlooking the movie set. Inside the Green Dragon Inn be sure to check out the Christmas tree which may even offer the delight of some festive treats!

Outside the Inn, immerse yourself in the sights, smells, sounds and tastes of the Bywater Marketplace. Sample some tasty morsels from the individually themed stalls as you listen to the themed entertainer before being escorted up to the Party Marquee for a Christmas buffet dinner. As you step inside the fully themed yellow canvas marquee, where the vibrant bunting and colourful lanterns allow you to be immersed in the festive magic of the movies, a buffet dinner full of traditional Hobbit fare will be waiting for you to fill your bottomless bellies, and as is the tradition in the Shire, second helpings are encouraged.

Throughout the evening you can enjoy our exclusive Southfarthing™ range of beers, cider or ginger beer alongside our selection of wines.

To conclude this premium Hobbiton Movie Set experience, after dinner you will re-join your guide and make your way back through the wandering paths of Hobbiton. The trails will be illuminated to help light the way. This stunning journey under moonlight will travel through the village breathtakingly lit up with Hobbit Hole chimney’s smoking and lanterns glowing against the darkness.

Tickets are limited so get in quick to celebrate Christmas in Hobbiton!

View our booking terms and conditions and cancellation policy here.

Hobbiton Christmas Includes:

Check in at least 30 minutes before your tour departure time

For Matamata Departures, check in at Matamata isite.
For The Shire's Rest Departures, check in at The Shire's Rest.

Please have your booking reference number on hand and our team will print your bus tickets.

Board our bus and journey to the movie set

A short 10-minute bus ride through the picturesque Alexander family farm.

Guided walking tour through the 12-acre movie set

View accessibility information here.

Arrive at The Green Dragon Inn

Welcome to the home of the brave and true! Enjoy a beverage from our Hobbit Southfarthing range and explore the masterfully created interiors of the cosy Inn.

Sample some pre-dinner canapes from the Marketstalls

Enjoy entertainment from our live band

Head to the Party Marquee for your Festive Buffet Dinner

Follow your guide to the Party Marquee for your buffet dinner bursting with traditional festive fare - and, as is tradition in the Shire, second helpings are encouraged!

Drinks will continue to be available throughout the evening from the Bar within the Marquee.

Follow your guide on a moonlit journey back through the Movie Set

Board our coach and return to your departure location

Journey back through the Alexander family farm to conclude your adventure.

For Matamata Departures, your experience includes transport back to Matamata isite.

For Shire's Rest Departures, your experience includes transport back to The Shire's Rest only.

I have made a booking but haven't received a booking confirmation. What do I do?

When you make a booking with us online, our system will automatically send you a booking confirmation to the email address you entered. If you haven't received it, we recommend firstly checking your Junk Mail as they can sometimes default there (especially for Hotmail accounts). If you still cannot find the confirmation, please get in touch with our team and be sure to include your full name, email address, tour date and time and the booking reference if you have it.
How do I amend or cancel my booking?

Amending a booking

If your travel plans change and you need to amend the date or time of your booking you can do this by contacting our Reservations team via phone on +64 7 888 1505 or by contacting us here. Once we receive your amendment request we will do our best to amend your booking.

Please note, all of our tours are subject to availability.

Cancelling a booking

If you wish to cancel a booking, you may do so by using the above contact details or replying directly to your booking confirmation that was emailed to you when you made your booking. Click here for our cancellation policy and COVID-19 Guarantee.
What do I need to bring with me?

Hobbiton Movie Set is an outdoor walking tour through meandering paths. For this reason, we recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes for our tour, and checking the weather forecast ahead of your visit. You can find 10 Day weather forecast information for the Matamata area on Metservice.

In the Summer months, we recommend sunscreen and a hat as the sun can become quite hot, as well as making sure you are well hydrated. In Autumn, Winter and Spring, it's best to be prepared with a rainproof outer layer and enclosed shoes as the paths can become muddy. In the event of rain, we have wide umbrellas available that you can use for the duration of your tour.

In order to be served alcohol, Hobbiton Movie Set require all customers to produce a form of valid ID. The following forms of ID are accepted; current passport, New Zealand Drivers License and Hospitality New Zealand 18+ Card.

We also recommend our guests bring a camera or a phone with camera capability as our Movie Set is the perfect place to get some great travel photos! Drones and tripods are not permitted.

Please be aware that anything you take with you on our bus must be carried by you for the duration of your tour experience.
Will my tour still operate in wet weather?

Yes, we operate in all weather conditions. Umbrellas are provided in the event of rain and we highly recommend you dress appropriately for the weather, with enclosed footwear.

In the event of extreme weather conditions we reserve the right to make alternative tour arrangements for you.