To get to the Hobbiton Movie Set, visitors can drive or take a day tour. The on-site parking lot is free and tours cost NZ$89 (about $55) for adults 17 and older and NZ$44 (around $27) for youth ...

Alexander asked Jackson to leave the rest of the Hobbiton set in place, and he and his family began organizing guided tours through the Hobbits' homeland. Tourism in New Zealand skyrocketed ...