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Hobbiton Movie Set
The real-life Shire from the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit films, with 44 hobbit holes set in rolling green Waikato farmland.
36 km · about 40 min drive
Waikato Region, New Zealand · Oceania
Hamilton sits on the route: 10 minutes from Queenwood, 55km from Waitomo Glowworm Caves.
Hamilton is a city located in Waikato Region, New Zealand. With a population of 192,100, it is an important destination in Oceania.
On a road trip, Hamilton sits in New Zealand, where you drive on the left. It's in the Pacific/Auckland time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Hamilton to your route.
The Latin Church Catholic Diocese of Hamilton, New Zealand (Latin: Dioecesis Hamiltonen(sis)) is a suffragan diocese of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Wellington. It is centred in Hamilton, New Zealand and was formed on 6 March 1980 from a portion of the territory in the Diocese of Auckland. The Cathedral of theRead more
Diocese is the Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
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Hamilton is located in Waikato Region, New Zealand, Oceania. The coordinates are -37.7833 latitude, 175.2833 longitude.
Hamilton has a population of approximately 192,100 people, making it a city in New Zealand.
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landmark
The real-life Shire from the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit films, with 44 hobbit holes set in rolling green Waikato farmland.
36 km · about 40 min drive
film location
The permanent Shire set with 44 hobbit holes, the Party Tree and the Green Dragon Inn, built for The Lord of the Rings and rebuilt for The Hobbit.
36 km · about 40 min drive
racetrack
Motor racing circuit in north Waikato beside the Waikato Expressway, hosting national series and open track days.
51 km · about 60 min drive
natural wonder
Underground caves illuminated by thousands of bioluminescent glowworms creating a starry-sky effect on the cave ceiling.
55 km · about 65 min drive
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