New Zealand: Hobbiton

The Magical Movie Set

Hobbiton exists. I’ve been there. But no, you can’t really go into the Hobbit Holes. Some have just enough space so you can go in. The indoor scenes you see in the movies are all shot in the studios in Wellington.

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My bus is here! Into the magical land we go!
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I’m here!
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After filming Lord of the Rings (LOTR), the crew rebuilt Hobbiton for the Hobbit Trilogy. Now, it is a permanent tourist attraction, with gardens that produce edible vegetables as you see here.

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Val and I met at Punakaiki. We decide to meet up to tour Hobbiton together. It’s great to share LOTR movie set with a fellow fan. (Well, I’m more like a wannabe fan.)
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The tree you see in the background is fake. Before the shoot, director Peter Jackson decided the green was off, so he had his crew spray paint every leaf to get it to this vibrant hue.
"No admittance except on party business"
I need this sign at my door.
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The flowers are real. They go so well with the Hobbit Holes.
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Peter Jackson built Hobbit Holes of different sizes to create the illusion of giant wizards and little hobbits.

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The owner of the Hobbiton land built the Green Dragon Pub after the filming of the movies. Included with entry, everyone gets a free beer.
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So awesome!
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It’s so unreal.

When you see what one can accomplish, you feel like anything is possible. I wish I have something I am this passionate about. (Now I want a LOTR marathon. Who wants in?)

 

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