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Hobitton
Tourist attractions Hobitton
Located in the picturesque Waikato region, Matamata is famous for being the home of Hobbiton, the iconic filming set of the acclaimed "Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit" movies.Explore this amazing place where you can stroll among the quaint hobbit houses and enjoy the tranquility of the New Zealand rural landscape. A highlight of your visit will be the Green Dragon Inn, where you can taste authentic craft beers inspired by Tolkien's saga while relaxing by the fireplace.A curiosity is that the Hobbiton set was originally built as a temporary structure for the movies, but its popularity was so overwhelming that it became a permanent tourist attraction, attracting fans from all over the world to experience a truly magical journey in New Zealand's Middle-earth.
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