We made a pit stop on our way down to Rotorua at Hobbiton, the outdoor film set for The Lord of the Rings trilogy and the Hobbit films. Although, it rained during our tour we still enjoyed learning about the films and how this attraction has helped the economy of Matamata. We got to see Bilbo Baggins' hobbit house, the paths that Gandolf traveled, and the Green Dragon. The film set was made on a family's sheep farm that has many rolling hills, lakes, and a plethora of trees. This gave us another opportunity to see the country side and experience New Zealand life.