travel south pacific new zealand hobbiton around

After reading most of the Hobbit and Lord of the Rings books, and seeing the movies, I had to visit Hobbiton when I had a chance.
I feared that it was going to be a crowded tourist trap...

It was obviously crowded, but the beauty and attention to detail of Hobbiton was a pleasant surprise.

TRAVEL: 2018...


This location has earned an over-all four star (very good) rating from
Travel Fanatics Unlimited
****+

unless noted otherwise all images copyright d. holmes chamberlin jr architect llc

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Overview, Hobbiton, New Zealand, 2018.



Looking across the lake from the Green Dragon, Hobbiton, New Zealand, 2018.



Looking back at the Old Mill from the far end of the lake, Hobbiton, New Zealand, 2018.



The Old Mill, Hobbiton, New Zealand, 2018.



Fishing dock, Hobbiton, New Zealand, 2018.



Around the village, Hobbiton, New Zealand, 2018.



Around the village, Hobbiton, New Zealand, 2018.



Around the village, Hobbiton, New Zealand, 2018.



Around the village, Hobbiton, New Zealand, 2018.



Around the village, Hobbiton, New Zealand, 2018.



Big fuzzy bumble bee feeds in the gardens of Hobbiton, New Zealand, 2018.



Road sign, Hobbiton, New Zealand, 2018.



Grub sign, Hobbiton, New Zealand, 2018.



Tolman Gamwich sign, Hobbiton, New Zealand, 2018.




copyright d. holmes chamberlin jr architect llc

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