A Tour of Hobbiton Movie Set | Nerd in New Zealand

Join me on a guided tour through the Hobbiton Movie Set in New Zealand! Our guide Luke takes us throughout the grounds, giving us behind the scenes peeks, hidden tidbits about the set, and insight into the set design.

Special Thanks to Hobbiton Movie Set and Red Carpet Tours. Check them out to make the most of your New Zealand vacation!

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[NerdoftheRings]

Special Thanks to Hobbiton Movie Set and Red Carpet Tours. Check them out to make the most of your New Zealand vacation!

[TJSaw]

This beats Disneyland for me any day of the week. A truly magical place.

[Teanageswitchquean]

Good on you guys to show the grounds crew in action. You could argue it breaks immersion, but those are the people who keep Hobbiton looking lush and alive. They deserve the representation.

[Debba]

So envious, as I'll likely never get there. But I'm just so glad it exists. I'm nearly 65 yrs. old and I've loved Tolkien's stories since I was 12. Just to see this place on film or in videos is awesome!

[kiraalialeeonfairythegreenone]

The Hobbithole interior's attention to detail and craftsmanship is absolutely wonderful. 💛

[scooterdtx]

I'd have to spend many days visiting the Hobbiton set. So many details to enjoy and different plants to appreciate! Thank you for a video that I'll watch repeatedly.

[witless]

On the first day of 2025 I had the privilege of visiting Hobbiton. It exceeded all my expectations (which were very high). You can feel the love in every aspect of the set. They've truly outdone themselves!

[OlNeb-kb]

If I ever win the lottery these folks are going to be able to build all of the shire. This is amazing.

[jillybrooke]

Me and my adult kids went here in Feb 2015 from England, had the lovely banquet in Green Dragon, my daughter is quite short so she was picked to open the door inside the Green dragon to show what was behind it. In the evening when we were in the playground on the tour, we heard a loud noise and our guide said "oh thunder" but it was in fact a comet going over ... magical !! I sat in that old brown chair with my cider and sweated in front of the fire, it was 75 degrees outside. I met Pickles the cat too,

[karmichel]

"Geography" videos of middle earth are my favorite, thanks for sharing with us...

[therestlessnative]

Last year I did a world voyage that literally circumnavigated the globe, but one of my best memories was Hobbiton in NZ. It was magical. Lucky you that you got to see the hobbit homes - it was just the movie set when I was there. Good excuse to go back. Amazing.

[PantsuMann]

Cant even describe how beautiful that place is. I'm speechless.

[oasismike]

Surprisingly emotional... read the books forty years ago (saw LOTR when they came out), but imagining being there, wow!
So grateful to you and the tour guide, thank you!

[richA]

As a huge middle earth fan, this is amazing. Ty for visiting and sharing your experience!

[divaden]

Never seen any of the Lord of the Rings films, or read the novels. I always love watching Nerds who care so much about their particular subject. Really sweet to watch them having fun.

[ronbenton]

Thanks for the great tour! My daughter went to New Zealand last year with a friend of hers that lives in Melbourne, Australia. She didn't go to Hobbiton and I'll never let her forget it! I sent her a link to this video so she can see what she missed. I guess the new habitats weren't open when she was there, but still....

[trex]

i was here in 2016 and one of the guys in the tour group i was in played concerning hobbits on a tin whistle whenever our guide wasn't talking. it made the experience infinitely more magical 🥰

[Dr_Cole]

When I saw that this was a 40-minute video, I was a bit concerned. And yet, nothing has brought me into the world of Tolkien like this video and related tour. I have been to New Zealand twice but never took the time to visit any of the movie areas. Now I cannot wait to take my family and share in this tour. My idea for adding on a hotel component to Hobbiton is now even more compelling. What Tolkien lover would pay a handsome amount to stay a few nights in a Hobbit hole. Have daytime games, dinner at the Green Dragon, and an evening celebration for someone’s 111th birthday.

[OhHiKrow]

Absolutely loved this! As i write this I'm still in shock this video was just under 40 minutes. It truly felt like five to me I was so in thralled. I wish I could see this place with my own eyes one day but thank you so so much for this glimpse into a world I love.

[fishtank]

This is incredible!!! I’ve always had that on the bucket list!! running through the shire shouting “I’m going on an adventure” doing exactly as you did…the look on your face said it all!! I can imagine it was a true adventure the whole trip! Excellent video! I’m definitely visiting in a few years!