New Zealand is a fantastic destination for nature ... Earth by joining the ultimate "Lord of the Rings" experience at the Hobbiton Movie Set in Matamata, which is about two hours south of Auckland.

The small town of Matamata in New Zealand became world-famous as the location of Hobbiton in The Hobbit trilogy. The rolling green hills, charming hobbit holes and quaint gardens perfectly ...

On Instagram, you can find pictures of Sam's house, complete with yellow door, under the "Hobbiton" location filter. The set is in Matamata, New Zealand. Here's a look at Edoras, the capital city ...

plus lunch at the Hobbiton Movie Set. Public combined tours are available through GreatSights New Zealand Tours for NZ$346 (approximately $215) for adults. Private combined tours are also operated ...