Hobbiton
The back door up to Kettlespout Falls.
Where it is
Start at the Hobbiton trapeze tower on Wolfridge Road — Hobbiton is the cluster
of blue roofs. Ideal if you’re staying at or visiting Hobbiton itself.
What it accesses
From the trapeze tower the path climbs through forest — the honestly-named Slippery
Path — with viewpoints opening over the valley as you gain height, past the Holy
Cypress trees with their cross-tipped branches, up to the lip of Kettlespout Falls
at 1,340 m. On the right day the wind fires the water five metres straight up before
it falls. Earn it: 170 m of climbing, and a proper sense of achievement at the top.
Pick your walk
| Time you have | Walk | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 2 hrs | Hobbiton → Kettlespout top via the Slippery Path, loop back (5 km, 170 m ascent) | 🔴 Red |
| +10 min | Holy Cypress Trees (“Sacred Firs”) side stop en route | 🟢 Green |
Safety at this gate
The Slippery Path is genuinely slippery — good boots and a walking stick are
essential. Not suitable for children. Avoid entirely in or after wet weather.
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