Attraction in Waikato

Hobbiton Movie Set Map

Interactive map of Hobbiton Movie Set with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.

🌙 49°F now🕔 11:36 PM local📅 Best: February and March

Summary

Hobbiton Movie Set is a tourist attraction in Waikato. Hobbiton Movie Set is a landmark known for the Shire film set near Matamata.

Right now it is 49°F (9°C) in Hobbiton Movie Set with clear. It feels like 45°F. Today runs from 40°F to 58°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.7/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Hobbiton Movie Set is February and March. The climate is temperate. June, July and September tend to be the least comfortable months. February is the warmest month with average highs near 74°F, while August is the coldest with lows near 40°F.

The closest major airport is Auckland Airport (AKL), about 77 mi away. Nearby highlights include North Island, Lake Taupo, Piha Beach and Tongariro National Park.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 58°F is in line with the 56°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 2 PM to 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. running is the strongest bet in Hobbiton Movie Set today at 9.7/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Hobbiton Movie Set

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Coordinates: 37°52′19.6″S 175°40′58.1″E (-37.8721, 175.6828)

Quick facts about Hobbiton Movie Set

TypeAttraction
RegionWaikato
CountryNew Zealand
ContinentOceania
Coordinates37°52′19.6″S 175°40′58.1″E (-37.8721, 175.6828)
Known forthe Shire film set near Matamata
Local time11:36 PM (UTC+12:00)
Best monthsFebruary and March
ClimateTemperate

Getting to Hobbiton Movie Set

By air
By road, from nearby cities
  • Rotorua · 36 mi · roughly 49 min driving
  • Taupo · 60 mi · roughly 1.4 h driving
  • Auckland · 87 mi · roughly 2 h driving
  • Napier · 130 mi · roughly 3 h driving
  • Paihia · 200 mi · roughly 4.6 h driving
  • Wellington · 241 mi · roughly 5.5 h driving

Distances are straight-line; driving times assume a 70 km/h average and no traffic.

Airports near Hobbiton Movie Set

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Auckland AirportAKL77 miAuckland

Things to do in Hobbiton Movie Set

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Hobbiton Movie Set?

Hobbiton Movie Set is a tourist attraction in Waikato. Its coordinates are -37.8721, 175.6828. It lies in Oceania.

What is the weather like in Hobbiton Movie Set right now?

It is currently 49°F (9°C) with clear. Humidity is 88% and wind is 5 mph.

When is the best time to visit Hobbiton Movie Set?

February and March offer the most comfortable conditions in Hobbiton Movie Set, which has a temperate climate. June, July and September are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Hobbiton Movie Set in?

Hobbiton Movie Set observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+12:00). The local time is 11:36 PM.

What is the nearest airport to Hobbiton Movie Set?

The closest airports are Auckland Airport (AKL), 77 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Hobbiton Movie Set?

Popular options include North Island, Lake Taupo, Piha Beach and Tongariro National Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (attractions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 25, 2026 at 11:36 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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