A Real Life Hobbit Town, New Zealand
The fictional Hobbit village is situated on a working sheep and beef farm, where it is advertised that guests can learn to shear sheep and perform other agricultural duties before satisfying a well earned appetite at the on site Shires Rest cafe, which features fresh regional cuisine and provides unparalleled views of the Kaimai mountain ranges.
When director Peter Jackson spotted the Alexander Farm during an aerial search of the North Island for the best possible locations to film. He immediately thought it was perfect for Hobbiton, the central village of the movies, Hobbit civilization. But, a lot of work was still needed to be completed before it was up to the director’s high standards.
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