“Hobbiton” the movie set used in the making of “Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit” trilogies.

The Hobbiton Movie Set was a significant location used for the “Lord of the Rings” film trilogy and “The Hobbit” film trilogy, situated on a family run farm in New Zealand’s Waikato region. It has become an established Tolkien tourism destination where visitors can enjoy a guided tour of the set.
In 1998 Peter Jackson’s location scouts began searching for suitable sites for the “Lord of the Rings” film series, when they spotted the Alexander Farm, they concluded it had the ancient England appearance they were looking for.
The original set was not built to last, the hobbit hole facades having been constructed from untreated timber, ply and polystyrene and partially dismantled after filming. The set was rebuilt using more permanent materials for “The Hobbit - An Unexpected Journey”.
In 2002 Guided tours of the 5.5 hectares (14 acres) movie set site commenced and continue to this day.

[@tommadden381]

Spent the last two weeks of February 2020 in NZ and did a Hobbiton tour on the day before I left. Fascinating place with an interesting backstory. (As I recall from the tour guide the farmer who owned the land demanded that the temporary sets used for the first LOTR trilogy be replaced with permanent ones before permitting filming for the second trilogy. He was making more money off the tourists than he was from farming and the earlier sets were getting pretty shabby.) Left NZ on February 29 and things shut down shortly thereafter. Great memories. Thanks, Tim, for this reminder of a great place and a great time!

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Hi Tom, you must have been one of New Zealand's last tourists, I spent a couple of weeks in the Czech Republic and Austria in Feb 2020, little did I know what the future had in store as I passed through the airport in Vienna, within weeks we were in full lock-down and haven't been able to visit my son in New Zealand since then. I read the Wikipedia article and the Hobbiton guide before I wrote the forward to this video which pretty much agrees with what your guide told you. I'm glad you had a good time in New Zealand, it's an awesome country with so much to see and do. I can't wait to return although it might be a while before the country opens up to visitors again. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

[@TerryMcGearyScotland]

That place looks perfect for nice relaxing day out with the grandchildren. A few of the characters being around would be interesting. Probably happens on occasion. Nice relaxing video thanks Tim.

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Hi Terry, its a wonderful re-creation, it looks as though Hobbits actually live in the houses, I'm sure your grandchildren would love it. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Cheers. Tim.

[@291281]

Awesome video ! Thanks for sharing , Tim

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Cheers, I'm pleased you enjoyed it.

[@robertcoleman4861]

Hi tim,A beautiful place for a movie set,Peter jackson really made some wonderful movie's,Take care cheer's bob.

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Cheers Robert, New Zealand's tourism and the Tolkien trilogies are truly entwined today. Part of the reason my son chose to live New Zealand was to see the places featured in Peter Jackson's/Tolkien movies. Stay safe. Tim.

[@tedsmethurst565]

Tim,Thanks for the tour of Hobbiton. Totally fascinating, take care. Ted

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Cheers Ted, I'm pleased you enjoyed the tour.

[@joydivisionisnotdead67]

Very cool. Some of the first books I loved as a child were by Tolkien. I would love to see this place. Europe first, but definitely New Zealand and Australia are on my list. Cheers for posting😍

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Cheers, I'm pleased you enjoyed it. It's a wonderful recreation of a make believe place, I wonder what Tolkien would have made of it, I think he'd have approved. The world is crammed with amazing places, Europe has wonderful scenery, a complicated and fascinating history along with some truly inspiring old architecture and buildings. Australia and New Zealand don't have the history that Europe has, but both places are home to some of the worlds best scenery and natural wonders. I hope you get to visit these places.

[@christopherbraiden6713]

Thanks for the video Tim a beautiful place and well loved and kept!!😎🐓🐓🐓🇬🇧

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Thank you, it seems strange to see a film makers vision of a little bit of England on the other side of the world 😊

[@johannperaus6890]

Hi Tim! These houses would be the best wine cellars. The indoor climate is always the same. You think you're in wonderland here. Best regards from Hans. Cheers 🍻🇦🇹

[@Timsvideochannel1]

I think Hobbits are partial to the occasional beer, maybe even a glass of wine, but I'm not sure that's the reason they built their homes underground. Its a wonderful recreation of the village Tolkien created in his books and best of all they served good beer in the pub by the two arched bridge 😉

[@panikrystyna1]

Dziękuję, Tim. Prawdziwa bajka.

[@Timsvideochannel1]

To wspaniałe miejsce, cieszę się, że podobał ci się film.

[@GamingTremor]

Wow, so cool! We should be here next year!

[@Timsvideochannel1]

It's an amazing place, I hope you enjoy your visit as much as I enjoyed mine 😊

[@youtubeviewer7030]

what a facsninating place to visit

[@Timsvideochannel1]

A make believe place bought to life, it looks genuine and real.

[@MrPeerum]

very interesting video Tim,thanks and greetings from me to u and yor Lady.

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Hello, since visiting Hobbiton, I have watched the Hobbit movies again, its nice to recognize some of the locations used in the films. We are keeping safe and well over here, I hope life is returning to normal as more people get vaccinated in the Netherlands. Best wishes. Tim.

[@MrPeerum]

@@Timsvideochannel1 okikidooo Tim,i understand that.have a nice day all.greetz:Peer.

[@VlakynaSlovensku]

Awesome footage!! Like!

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Cheers, I'm pleased you enjoyed it.

[@joydivisionisnotdead67]

Peter Jackson has a very creative genius about him, it seems to me. Especially when I consider that this amazing little place, Hobbiton, is from the same mind that brought us Dead Alive and Bad Taste, also the unforgettable Meet The Feebles, which by itself has scarred countless Muppets fans for life😝

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Peter Jackson has give us some wonderful moments, he has also done a lot to promote New Zealand to the younger generation. It is not until I read your list of films he's been involved with that realize just how much he has done.

[@tommadden381]

Two different sizes of Hobbit dwelling clusters there. Very small ones so that Ian McKellen/Gandalf would look large when filmed in front of them, and very large ones so the normal size people playing Hobbits would look small.

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Its amazing how film makers use scale to fool our perception of size, do you remember "Honey I shrunk the kids", the set for that must have been amazing.

[@neilforbes416]

I guess this video was "hobbit-ual!" Ah yes, Tim, I can hear you groaning at that one all the way over there in Britain! LOL

[@youtubeviewer7030]

@Neil Forbes i have seen the movie trilogy I loved it

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Hello Neil, you probably did hear me groaning on the other side of the world, although I have to admit to smiling when I read your comment 😉

[@neilforbes416]

@@Timsvideochannel1 LOL Cheers, Tim!

[@top40researcher31]

@Neil Forbes be careful don’t run into gandof 😀

[@neilforbes416]

@@top40researcher31 LOL

[@MrPeerum]

very nice,are the Hobbits at home?

[@Timsvideochannel1]

I'm pleased you enjoyed it, the hobbits had all gone on holiday.