Whether or not you’re a fan of Lord of the Rings is beside the point: Hobbiton, in the heart of New Zealand’s Waikato region, should be on everybody’s bucket list. The lush pastures of the Shire immediately transport you to a different realm. Take a tour through meticulously preserved set for the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit films and learn all about life in Middle-earth—or just sip home-brewed beer and take it all in at the The Green Drago Inn. More New Zealand travel inspo at the link in bio.