Lord of the Rings fans can now stay in the iconic hobbit hole of Hobbiton in New Zealand.

Nestled in the picturesque pastures of New Zealand's Waikato region on a 2,500 acre working farm, the iconic set used in the film adaptations of J.R.R. Tolkien's books bears a striking resemblance to Tolkien's magical Shire world.

Usually only open during the day for LOTR-loving tourists, the general manager of Hobbiton Russell Alexander will launch three stays via

The two-night stays are set to take place on March 2-4, 9-11 and 16-18 2023.  

Those interested in journeying to Middle-earth can request to

For just $10NZD ($9.45AUD), the winners will have access to Hobbiton, as well as The Millhouse, The Green Dragon Inn and other beloved locations from the work of J.R.R. Tolkien.

Guests will enjoy cosy overnight accommodation at The Millhouse, private access to a personal Hobbit Hole, an evening banquet at The Green Dragon with a feast of beef and ale stew, whole roast chickens, freshly-baked bread and ales, and a behind-the-scenes tour of the movie set.

You'll also get breakfast, 'second breakfast' and 'Elevenses' served daily.

'For more than two decades, we've welcomed millions of passionate fans to Hobbiton Movie set, but never before has anyone had the opportunity to spend a night in Middle-earth,' host Russell Alexander said.

'I am delighted to share the beauty of my family's farm and pleased to be hosting this iconic location on Airbnb for fans from around the world.' 

This comes as organisers have seen a new surge in visitor interest since the release of new Amazon TV series The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.

For those interested in applying to stay at Hobbiton in March 2023, you need to log on to the