Hobbiton Movie Set
The Hobbiton Movie Set is a filming location in the Matamata-Piako District of New Zealand. It is one of the 8 most looked-up sights in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The warmest months are January and February, with daily highs of 22 °C. The coldest month is July, with a daily low of 5 °C. July is also the rainiest month, with about 163 mm of rain and 14 rainy days. Rainfall is generally higher from May through October, with August seeing about 154 mm of rain. The months with the least rain are January and February, which have about 100 mm.
The site is located at 501 Buckland Rd, Hinuera. It is 31 km from Hamilton International Airport and 123 km from Auckland International Airport. The location is 389 km from Wellington. The site is open from 09:00 to 15:30, Monday to Sunday. Further information is available at https://www.hobbitontours.com/.
Weather by month
The warmest month is February, with an average high of 22 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 22 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 |
| Average low, °C | 13 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 |
| Rainfall, mm | 102 | 97 | 106 | 124 | 131 | 152 | 163 | 154 | 134 | 130 | 118 | 138 |
| Rainy days | 9 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 11 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
