Historic Site · Matamata, New Zealand
Hobbiton Movie Set
The Hobbiton Movie Set is a significant location used for The Lord of the Rings film trilogy and The Hobbit film trilogy, serving as a stand-in fo.
Photo: Harsh.gavhane via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped and resized for display.
Landmark facts
| Location | Matamata, New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Type | Historic Site |
| Coordinates | 37.8575° S, 175.6797° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Hobbiton Movie Set is known for
The Hobbiton Movie Set is a significant location used for The Lord of the Rings film trilogy and The Hobbit film trilogy, serving as a stand-in fo.
About Hobbiton Movie Set
The Hobbiton Movie Set is a significant location used for The Lord of the Rings film trilogy and The Hobbit film trilogy, serving as a stand-in for the town of Hobbiton in the Shire in both trilogies. It is situated on a family-run farm about 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) west of Hinuera and 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) southwest of Matamata, in Waikato, New Zealand, and is now a Tolkien tourism destination, offering a guided tour of the set.
Planning a visit? Visit the official Hobbiton Movie Set website — the official site has the current visiting information.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Matamata |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) |
| Distance from the airport | 18.8 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
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- Auckland International Airport (AKL) · Auckland, New Zealand · 76.3 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Hobbiton Movie Set?
The Hobbiton Movie Set is a significant location used for The Lord of the Rings film trilogy and The Hobbit film trilogy, serving as a stand-in fo.
Where is Hobbiton Movie Set located?
Hobbiton Movie Set is in Matamata, New Zealand. Its coordinates are 37.8575° S, 175.6797° E.
How do I get to Hobbiton Movie Set?
The nearest town is Matamata, and the nearest airport is Hamilton International Airport (HLZ), about 18.8 miles away (straight line).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hobbiton_Movie_Set — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q18924400 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://www.hobbitontours.com/ — Official website of the landmark / managing body.
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.