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Start: The Shire's Rest, Matamata
Location: Matamata
Duration: 3.5 hours
Difficulty: 1

Enjoy a Full Hobbit Style Breakfast Experience

Wake up in true Hobbit style with an unforgettable morning at Hobbiton Movie Set. As one of the first tours of the day, the Second Breakfast Tour offers a quieter and more peaceful way to experience The Shire before the crowds arrive.

Follow your guide through the rolling hillsides dotted with colourful Hobbit Holes while hearing fascinating behind-the-scenes stories from The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies. Pass famous filming locations including Bag End, the Millhouse, and the double-arch stone bridge before arriving at Bagshot Row.

Guests can also step inside one of the beautifully detailed Hobbit Hole interiors, offering an authentic glimpse into the daily life of a Hobbit in Middle-earth.

Enjoy a Hearty Hobbit Second Breakfast

After your guided walking tour, continue into the famous Green Dragon Inn for a complimentary Southfarthing beverage beside the crackling fireplace before making your way across the stone bridge to the Millhouse.

Inside the rustic Old Mill, guests are treated to a generous breakfast feast inspired by a Hobbit’s favourite meal of the day. The breakfast spread includes fresh seasonal fruit, pastries, breads, preserves, cold meats, and a hearty hot breakfast selection featuring scrambled eggs, bacon, sausages, potatoes, and rosemary mushrooms.

Coffee and tea are served throughout the experience, creating a warm and cosy atmosphere beside the water in the heart of The Shire.

Once breakfast is complete, return through the peaceful pathways of Hobbiton before boarding the coach back to The Shire’s Rest.

  • Guided Hobbiton Movie Set Tour
  • Entry to Bagshot Row Hobbit Hole interiors
  • Complimentary beverage at the Green Dragon Inn
  • Full Hobbit-style second breakfast
  • Return coach transport from The Shire’s Rest
  • Expert Hobbiton guide commentary

Please note: This menu is indicative only and subject to seasonal changes without notice.

DishDietary Info

A selection from the pastry basket

Freshly baked scones, sweet danish pastries, muffins

Fresh seasonal fruitDF/GF/VGN
A selection of sliced cold meatsGF
A selection of New Zealand cheeses
Fluffy scrambled eggsDF/GF
Herb roasted potatoesDF/GF/VGN
Grilled lamb sausagesDF/GF
Streaky baconDF/GF
Balsamic and herb mushroomsDF/GF/VGN
Fresh orange and fruit juice
Coffee and tea

Note:
DF - Dairy Free / GF - Gluten Free / V - Vegetarian / VGN - Vegan

Please note that Hobbiton Movie Set does its best to accommodate a wide range of dietary requirements and allergies. Hobbiton operates as a ‘halal-friendly’ kitchen and follows a strict allergen management plan. However, as the kitchen handles many allergens, dishes cannot be guaranteed completely free from trace amounts.

Guests are asked to advise any dietary requirements at the time of booking.

  • Numbers are strictly limited—advance booking is essential.
  • Please note that breakfast is shared at a communal banquet table with other guests from your tour. Meals are self-serve from the centre of the table.
  • Dietary requirements can be noted during booking.

Please note that Hobbiton Movie Set is currently undergoing ongoing maintenance and restoration to help preserve this iconic film location for years to come.

All daily tours continue to operate as scheduled. Guests may occasionally notice construction equipment or hear background activity, but this work is carefully managed within designated areas to minimise any impact on the experience. Visitors will still enjoy the full Hobbiton tour, along with added insights into the preservation efforts through updated guide commentary.

Coach & Vehicle Access
At times, vehicle access may be adjusted for safety or parking capacity. Please follow the instructions provided by Hobbiton’s Tour Operations team on arrival, as these may vary throughout the day.

  • Full payment is required upon booking.
  • Cancellation within 7 days of departure will be charged in full.*

Note: *Any refund approved under our terms and conditions will be subject to a 5% admin fee, which will be deducted from the refund amount.

Frequently asked questions

Guests should arrive at The Shire’s Rest at least 30 minutes before departure for check-in and ticket collection.

Yes. Families often enjoy the peaceful morning atmosphere, themed breakfast experience, and guided storytelling throughout the movie set.

The breakfast includes fresh fruit, pastries, breads, preserves, cold meats, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausages, potatoes, mushrooms, plus coffee and tea.

Yes. Guests on the Hobbiton Tour can visit Bagshot Row and step inside one of the detailed Hobbit Hole interiors.

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