Either exploring the walkways, cycle trails, or tramping, Matamata offers a fantastic lifestyle – to live, work and play. Also the home of Hobbiton, Matamata’s reputation is worldwide.

On a warm Tuesday afternoon, the stars of The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim gathered at the iconic Green Dragon Inn on the Hobbiton movie set in Matamata to celebrate the film's New ...

On Instagram, you can find pictures of Sam's house, complete with yellow door, under the "Hobbiton" location filter. The set is in Matamata, New Zealand. Here's a look at Edoras, the capital city ...

Located roughly 110 miles southeast of Auckland on a working sheep farm, the Hobbiton Movie Set is a must for fans of "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit" movies. It's the country's only ...

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