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How long is the Hobbiton Movie Set Tour?
2 hours
How long is a tour? Our Hobbiton Movie Set tour from The Shire’s Rest is 2 hours in duration. Our Evening Banquet Tour is approximately 4 hours in duration. The new Second Breakfast Tour is approximately 3 hours in duration.
How long did it take to build Hobbiton?
two years
The new version of Hobbiton took two years to build and they expect it to last a very long time. Barberry hedges and trees were brought in and gardens were nurtured throughout winter. Thirty-seven hobbit holes were created with untreated timber, ply and polystyrene.
Who owns the Hobbiton Movie Set?
Russell Alexander
Russell Alexander, whose family own the 500ha farm which is now known the world over as Hobbiton, said that in light of the success of the movie set tours – 13,000 people have paid the $50 fee – the decision was made to expand.
Who invented Hobbiton?
Tolkien is often credited with coining the word hobbit for his 1937 Hobbit, which opens with famous line: “In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit.” That hobbit, of course, is Bilbo Baggins. In fact, Tolkien himself said the word came to him in a flash of inspiration.
How many houses are in Hobbiton?
44 houses
Hobbiton Movie Set has 44 houses (or holes) in total, but most are just façades. There’s only one that tourists can go in to.
How much money does Hobbiton make?
Hobbiton is the third biggest tourist destination in NZ, and brings in more than $78 million to the district.
Did they really build the Shire?
The original Shire, constructed of polystyrene and plywood, was torn down after the completion of The Lord of the Rings trilogy. It was never meant to be a permanent set. But when they began rebuilding Hobbiton for The Hobbit movies in 2010, they decided to make the homes more permanent.
How tall is a hobbit door?
The size of the door is 2,4m x 2,2m. By itself, it weighs just under 400kgs. The hinges were heavily bolted on both its sides, giving the door the required strength. Specially designed brass bushes were used to hold the weight of the door, whilst allowing for easy opening.
How long does the Hobbiton Movie Set Tour take?
Our Hobbiton Movie Set tour from The Shire’s Rest is 2 hours in duration. Our Evening Banquet Tour is approximately 4 hours in duration. The new Second Breakfast Tour is approximately 3 hours in duration. We recommend you arrive at The Shire’s Rest at least 15 minutes before your tour time in order to check in.
How big is The Hobbit set at Hobbiton?
Hobbiton™ Movie Set Tour Join us and experience the real Middle-earth™ with a fully guided walking tour around the 12 acre set; past Hobbit Holes™, the Mill and into the world-famous Green Dragon™ Inn.
Where can I go on a Hobbiton tour?
Step into the enchanting village of Hobbiton™ Movie Set. In the heart of New Zealand, you can step into the lush pastures of the Shire™ with a guided tour of Hobbiton™, as featured in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit Trilogies. Daily Tours.
Where is the Hobbiton™ movie set?
Experience the magic of Hobbiton™ Movie Set with one of our daily departures from The Shire’s Rest. Join us and 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.