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Hobbiton Movie Set is an experience to tantalise the senses of visitors from all across the globe, as guests find themselves engulfed in the sights, smells, sounds and tastes of The Shire™, at the home of the Hobbits™, as featured in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies. The extraordinary following that the movies have amassed has led to our tours becoming a 'must-see' while travellers are in New Zealand. Hobbiton Movie Set is the only set that remains intact from the trilogies, acting as a living monument to Middle-earth, allowing our visitors to fully immerse themselves in the wonders of The Shire. Visitors are given the once in a lifetime opportunity to see an iconic movie set in its full glory; from wandering the rambling paths of The Shire, to seeing the submerged Hobbit Holes that litter the rolling hillsides. Tours depart daily from the Shire's Rest Cafe, 501 Buckland Road Matamata and from the Matamata & Rotorua i-SITEs. Winner of the Business Excellence Award – annual turnover more than $6 million; the Tourism Marketing Campaign Award; and the inaugural People's Choice Award at the 2016 Tourism Industry Awards.

Haka Tours started out with the core belief that smaller groups make for the best tour experience. That’s why we restrict numbers to 16. A road trip with a small group of like-minded people with the same attitude, is what best describes our tours. Because our tour groups are smaller, we have the scope to be flexible. If it’s a hot, sunny day and there is a beach nearby, then we’ll stop for a swim. If we’re in the mood for a long, lazy lunch, then we’ll do just that. And because our buses are smaller and much more mobile, we can veer far away from the main roads and take you to some cool places that the bigger bus companies can simply not go. We must be doing something right. For the last four years we have beaten over 4,000 other tourism businesses in New Zealand to be named the #1 commercial tourism business in the country.

Kiwi Experience is the best way for travellers and backpackers to see New Zealand. We offer flexible guided bus travel and tours – so you can hop on hop off as you explore. Travel alongside like-minded travellers while exploring the hot spots and the hidden treasures of New Zealand, such as the iconic, 'eight wonder of the world' Milford Sound. Our legendary driver guides are there with you each step of the way to ensure you have a stress-free, laid back and informative New Zealand adventure!