Hobbiton at Matamata on New Zealand’s North Island is the location of the hobbit village in the Lord Of The Rings films and will continue to operate as a tourist park once The Hobbit crew depart.

“Hobbit” mania is in full swing in ... there are still several parties and advance screenings planned around town. Meanwhile, Tourism New Zealand and Warner Brothers have teamed up for ...

Filming is under way at the Hobbiton movie set near Matamata, New Zealand. The hobbit village was created for the Lord Of The Rings films and will continue as a tourist attraction once filming is ...

The sweeping landscapes of New Zealand are, for many “Lord of the ... Once a sheep farm southwest of the town of Matamata in the Waikato region, in 1998 a visit from “Lord of the Rings ...

Concern that New Zealand might lose “The Hobbit” has divided actors there ... He has been with The Times since 2001 and has run our Company Town since 2016. After stints at the St. Petersburg ...

“The first Air New Zealand aircraft features various characters from ‘The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey ... since 2001 and has run our Company Town since 2016. After stints at the St ...