Located roughly 110 miles southeast of Auckland on a working sheep farm, the Hobbiton Movie Set is a must for fans of "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit" movies. It's the country's only ...

Not easy to see, but you can say you saw a Kiwi bird! Spend the night at one of the many choices for lodging in Matamata, near Hobbiton. Have your Hobbiton reservation scheduled for the morning.