Hobbiton Movie Set (Green Dragon Inn, mill and hobbit-hole structures) is a landmark in Matamata, Waikato, New Zealand, and a filming location for The Lord of the Rings (film trilogy) (2001).
Location: Matamata, Waikato, New Zealand
Verified facts
- Appeared in The Lord of the Rings (film trilogy) (movie, 2001) — as purpose-built filming set (hobbit-hole facades, mill and double-arch bridge built as filming st
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-15497, SRC-15959
Evidence & sources
- SRC-15497 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hobbiton_Movie_Set (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15959 — https://www.hobbitontours.com/ (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
Where was The Lord of the Rings filmed?
Hobbiton Movie Set (Green Dragon Inn, mill and hobbit-hole structures), in Matamata, Waikato, is a real-world filming location used for The Lord of the Rings.
Where is Hobbiton Movie Set (Green Dragon Inn, mill and hobbit-hole structures) located?
Hobbiton Movie Set (Green Dragon Inn, mill and hobbit-hole structures) is located in Matamata, Waikato.