One cannot just enter Mordor, but for a short time only, fans of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit may be able to book a stay at the original Hobbiton set.
The set location, set in the hills of a 2,500-acre working farm in Matamata, Waikato, New Zealand, has been available to visit since 2002. However, this will be the first time guests have been able to spend the night. Airbnb offers the unique experience in the County to celebrate the 10th anniversary of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.
Visitors have been allowed on the Hobbiton set since 2002, but only during the day.
“For more than two decades we’ve welcomed millions of passionate fans to the Hobbiton film set, but never before has anyone had the opportunity to spend a night in Middle-earth,” said host Russel Alexander in a press release. “I’m thrilled to share the beauty of my family’s farm and thrilled to host this iconic place on Airbnb for fans around the world.”
Guests will have access to 44 Hobbit Holes, the Millhouse (where they will be staying) and the Green Dragon Inn, where there will be an evening banquet worthy of a Baggins or Took with beef and beer stew, Whole roast chicken, freshly baked breads and lots of beer (plus Second Breakfast and Elevenses served daily). They will also enjoy a private behind-the-scenes tour of the set.
The two rooms available for the night are in the Moulin.
How to book a holiday to Hobbiton
There are only three nights (two nights each) available for booking. They cost 10 New Zealand dollars (just over $6) a night, in honor of the 10th anniversary of the first film by The Hobbit trilogy. They will take place from March 2 to 4, from March 9 to 11 and from March 16 to 18, 2023.
To book, potential guests will need to be ready by 9 p.m. GMT on December 13 when the listing opens at airbnb.com/hobbiton. There’s a maximum occupancy of four people (two bedrooms will be configured for the stay), and those lucky enough to score the treasured experience are responsible for their own transport to Auckland, New Zealand (although one-way transport -return drive is provided for the two hour drive between the airport and Hobbiton).
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