A Baggin鈥檚 Top 7 Tips for the Hobbiton Movie Set, Matamata, Matamata, New Zealand

All that is gold does not glitter, Not all those who wander are lost; The old that is strong does not wither, Deep roots are not reached by the frost.

Since I was a child, the Hobbit has been my favourite book. My mind used to run wild with imagination 鈥� the trolls, dragons, and dwarves all made my childhood just that bit more interesting.

I鈥檝e read all three Lord of The Rings books countless times from cover to cover and fell in love with the languages, folklore, characters, and endless stories.

J.R. Tolkien, in my opinion, is an absolute genius. So, when I found out that we would be stopping at Matamata on the Kiwi Bus, I was over the moon!

As we caught the tour lot bus down to Hobbiton and I got my first glimpse of the Green Dragon Inn, the tour bus guide had to laugh at my excitement. It was a little bit sad just how excited I was.

Hobbiton can be found in Matamata on the North Island in New Zealand. It鈥檚 an essential stop-off for any fan of Lord of The Rings. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).

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Guide Name: A Baggin鈥檚 Top 7 Tips for the Hobbiton Movie Set, Matamata
Guide Location: New Zealand » Matamata
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Sophie Pearce
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