America has Graceland, the North Island of New Zealand has Hobbiton. It was the filming location for The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. Yes we took the tour of the Hobbit village. This may be the most geeky thing I’ve ever done, even geekier than the time I stood in line to meet Hulk Hogan.
Photo Gallery for Hobbiton, New Zealand
New Zealand Overview
Day 1-4, 9-10 – Auckland
Day 2 – Whangarei Falls
Day 3 – Coromandel
Day 4 – Rangitoto
Day 5 – Whakarewarewa Thermal Village
Day 6 – Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
Day 6 – Hobbiton
Day 8 – Taupo / Huka Falls
Day 9 – Black Water Rafting
Day 9 – Tirau
