A trip to the Hobbiton Movie Set in 2018!
Based on the photos I've shared here is a look back at what made a visit to "The Shire" in Matamata, New Zealand, so special during that time.
The Hobbiton Experience in 2018
By 2018, Hobbiton had fully established itself as a permanent, lush, and living movie set. Unlike the temporary set built for The Lord of the Rings in 1999, the version you saw was the permanent rebuild completed for The Hobbit trilogy.
- The 44 Hobbit Holes: You likely walked past dozens of uniquely detailed Hobbit Holes along Bagshot Row. Each one had its own "personality," indicated by the tiny props outside—like miniature fishing gear, beehives, or freshly painted benches.
- The Green Dragon Inn: A major highlight of any 2018 tour was finishing at the Green Dragon. You probably enjoyed a complimentary, specially brewed beverage (like the Amber Ale or Ginger Beer) while sitting by the roaring fireplace.
- Bag End & The Party Tree: You would have stood beneath the towering Party Tree and looked up at Bag End, the home of Bilbo and Frodo Baggins, with its iconic green door and the artificial oak tree perched on top.
- The Gardens: One of the most impressive things about Hobbiton is that it's a "living" set. In 2018, the professional gardening team was already famous for keeping the Shire blooming year-round with real vegetables and flowers.
Quick Facts About the Site
- Location :Alexander Family Farm, Matamata, Waikato, NZ
- Original Build : 1999 (Temporary for LOTR)
- Permanent Rebuild : 2010–2011 (For The Hobbit)
- Size : 12 acres of the 1,250-acre sheep farm
- Movie Appearances :The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit Trilogies
Fun Fact: Did you know that the "Oak Tree" above Bag End is actually fake? It was made of steel and fiberglass, and for The Hobbit, thousands of artificial leaves were individually wired onto the branches to make it look exactly like it did in the original films!
Hj Zulheimy Maamor
Lembah Keramat, K.L
29/12/2025: 11.26 a.m
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