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    Posted August 12, 2012 by
    JherryPhons
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    Matamata. New Zealand
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    Nerd pilgrimages

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    Bilbo Baggin's Party Tree

    By JherryPhons  |  Posted August 12, 2012  |  Matamata. New Zealand
     

    CNN PRODUCER NOTE     A big fan of Peter Jackson's "Lord of the Rings," JherryPhons traveled more than three hours to check out the site where they filmed the movie. Check out his other iReports on "Lord of the Rings" here:

    1. The Hobbit House 2.The Entrance to the Hobbit Hole 3.The Green Dragon Inn : The Lord of the Rings Movie Set 4.Tools and Materials used in the Filming of the Hobbit and LOTR Movies 5.The Hobbit and the Lord of the Rings Movie Set in New Zealand
    - Anika3, CNN iReport producer

    This Majestic Tree, also known as "The Party Tree" is one of the favorite places of the Hobbits. This is a meeting place for merriment, playing, eating, and storytelling, where all Shire-folk are warmly welcomed. It was here that Bilbo Baggins celebrated his eleventy-first (111) birthday.

    These photos were captured on July 28, 2012 in Matamata, New Zealand.

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