Visitors to Waikato, New Zealand, can visit Hobbiton, the set for all flicks related to works by fantasy author J.R.R. Tolkien.

After arriving at Hobbiton, our first stop was at The Shire’s Rest. This converted woolshed (sheep outnumber people in New Zealand six to one) serves as Hobbiton’s ticketing center and also ...

Today known as Hobbiton, it is holy ground for ancient geeks like us. Our 23-year-old guide, Sam, from nearby Matamata, was only a small child when the first of the trilogy was released in 2001.

The beauty of Treetops, which also offers private Hobbiton tours, is that guests can experience different aspects of New Zealand in one place, whether it’s spotting native birds, kayaking on a ...

Rajkummar Rao and his wife, actress Patralekhaa, recently enjoyed a romantic getaway in Auckland, New Zealand. The couple ...

Three lucky people will be able to book the experience through Airbnb. For only 10 New Zealand dollars (about $6 US) per night, you get a two bedroom house in the Shire.

At 4 p.m. EST on December 13, “The One-and-Only Hobbiton” located in Matamata, Waikato, New Zealand is going live on Airbnb. And the host isn’t kidding when they write “one and only.” ...

The couple’s journey through Aotearoa New Zealand, reveals how authentic travel experiences create deeper connections with ...

Photo: Emily Butler Billy Strings arrived at Spark Arena in Auckland, New Zealand, for his fourth and final show in the Oceania region on Tuesday night.

Crystal Cruises is offering an exclusive new dinner experience this December on the “Hobbiton” set used for the Lord of the Rings trilogy and new prequel film. The shoreside opportunity will ...

During a trip to New Zealand in May to visit some top secret movie and TV show sets, I couldn't resist a quick detour to fulfill a life-long bucket list achievement and see Hobbiton with my own ...