Hobbiton, where the film Fantasy becomes reality

Imagine times the face of the Sheep Farmers Alexander ago when a few years ago Peter Jackson knocked on his door and wanted to convince him to convert part of his property into a movie set ....

The original set, as it was in the contract, should be removed after the filming of the Lord of the Rings trilogy again. Due to heavy rainfalls However, this was not possible immediately, so soon after the first eintrudelten onlookers .....

Meanwhile, the film set near the resort has become Matamata in the North Island of New Zealand in a must-see even for non-fans! In the summer, come here up to 2500 tourists per DAY!

Since Peter Jackson had to agree once again with the farmer for the Hobbit films hobbit holes should be built from steadier material to finally offer this Erlebis many visitors from around the world at this time.

For two years here have the decorators really did an excellent job and left out no detail. Unfortunately, you can visit the house from the outside, all the scenes in the interiors were in fact filmed in Wellington.

One of the highlights is sure Bilbo and Frodo's house, which is characterized by the oak tree on the roof. In the Lord of the Rings trilogy this a real tree was used, but since you needed a smaller tree for en Hobbit film, this was built, covered with artificial, hand-painted leaves and cost about $ 1.5 million!

Although the director had before he found this plot already selected about 12 venues, he could then turn it all here in one. In Hobbiton there are hills, a party tree and a lake.

Also the Green Dragon Inn, the guest house and the mill with the bridge were rebuilt and are being used to give guests a drink after the tour to spend.

Although all the fun of the 1.5 hours guided tour is not cheap and unfortunately you can not be on-set in peace as long as you want if you're already in New Zealand, the visit to Hobbiton definitely should be made, a piece of fantasy film is nowhere else as true as here in Middle-earth!