Social Programme

You’re invited to join us at the Hobbiton™ Movie Set for a truly unique NZ ASM dinner experience! 

Immerse yourself in the magic of The Shire™ as twilight sets with a guided tour through the iconic movie set. You’ll wander along the picturesque paths of Bagshot Row™, admire the recently opened charming Hobbit Holes™, and relive the magic of the films in an idyllic setting. Your journey will lead you to The Millhouse and across the stone bridge to the famed Green Dragon™ Inn and Bywater Beer Garden Marketplace for the evening’s festivities.

The marketplace will come alive for the night with food stalls and substantial canapés for our evening meal, accompanied by the Hobbit Southfarthing range of beverages on tap, a selection of wines and various non-alcoholic beverage options.

This extraordinary event is perfect for fans of Tolkien’s world or anyone seeking a unique and memorable evening in a setting unlike any other. Don’t miss the chance to live out your own Hobbit adventure under the stars.

Numbers are limited. Make sure to confirm your attendance during your NZ ASM registration. Please read the key details below, there is important information all attendees need to be aware of to make sure you have a magical Hobbiton experience.

Tickets:

• Tickets are included in the Full Attendee registration fees. However, you must indicate attendance during registration as numbers are limited.
• Day delegates and partners may purchase tickets for $250 per person.
• Attendees must be 18 and over. If you’re staying on in Waikato and would like to book a visit with your family, this can be done through the Hobbiton website here.

Important information:

• We strongly encourage attendees to use the provided transport from Hamilton. There is no public vehicle access to the venue.
• Transport departs Hamilton from Claudelands and conference hotels at 5pm, and return at 10pm.
• If you must drive to Hobbiton, please talk to one of the Conference Organisers as we will need to arrange your pickup to enter the venue.
• Please note that due to requirements of the venue guests cannot arrive late or leave earlier than our scheduled shuttle times.
• Entry is only available through the guided tour on arrival. The tours are a gentle wander along gravel paths. We recommend suitable footwear.

What to wear:

• Middle-earth attire is optional. For those keen to embrace the theme of our destination, local costume hire Waikato Costume Hire will stay open late until 8.30pm on Thursday night so you can pick out your outfit for the evening.
• This isn’t a formal event. Bring comfortable footwear and warmer clothing and/or a jacket so you can comfortably enjoy the tour of The Shire™ and the mixture of indoor and outdoor venues.

This is an all-weather event:

• While we hope for a beautifully clear evening we cannot predict the weather. However, if it is raining, umbrellas are provided for the tour of The Shire™ and there are ample indoor venues for the evening’s festivities.