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Matamata Travel Guide

Matamata is a city in Waikato, New Zealand. It has many popular attractions, including Hobbiton™ Movie Set Tours, Matamata, Hobbiton Village, New Zealand, perfect for a trip!
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What to Do

Looking for things to do in Matamata? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Hobbiton™ Movie Set Tours

Hobbiton™ Movie Set Tours

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4.7/5685 Review
"Film Studios"
Matamata

Matamata

5.9
4.5/538 Review
"Gardens"
"Towns"
Agrodome
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Agrodome

8.8
4.7/5218 Review
"Pick-Your-Own"
"Farms"
Polynesian Spa
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Polynesian Spa

8.1
4.5/591 Review
"Hot Springs"
Te Puia - Rotorua, NZ
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Te Puia - Rotorua, NZ

8.0
4.6/5160 Review
"Villages"
Skyline Rotorua
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Skyline Rotorua

7.6
4.6/567 Review
"Cable Cars"
Lake Rotorua
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Lake Rotorua

7.5
4.6/5186 Review
"Lakes"
Hells Gate
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Hells Gate

7.2
4.4/565 Review
"Geological Sites"
Redwoods – Whakarewarewa Forest
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Redwoods – Whakarewarewa Forest

7.0
4.7/583 Review
"Hiking"
"Forests"
Waitomo Glowworm Caves
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Waitomo Glowworm Caves

9.9
4.6/5522 Review
"Geological Sites"
"Rafting"

Where to Stay

Discover the most popular places to stay in Matamata, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Tower Road Motel

Tower Road Motel

4.4/561 Review
Horse and Jockey Inn

Horse and Jockey Inn

3.1/567 Review
Lake Karapiro Lodge

Lake Karapiro Lodge

4.8/514 Review
Kauri Lodge Karapiro

Kauri Lodge Karapiro

4.6/522 Review
Buckland Bnb

Buckland Bnb

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Firth Street Mews B&B
O'Reillys Motel

O'Reillys Motel

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What to Eat

Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Matamata dishes and foodie spots.
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Chips N' Curry Takeaways

Chips N' Curry Takeaways

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Avg. USD6/person
"Southeast Asian"
The Shire's rest cafe

The Shire's rest cafe

2.0/52 Review
"Coffee Shops"
The Food Factory

The Food Factory

4.8/54 Review
"Coffee Shops"
DKs Burger Bar

DKs Burger Bar

4.0/51 Review
"Fast Food"
The Green Dragon Inn

The Green Dragon Inn

4.4/512 Review
"Bars/Bistros"
ESPRESSO TO GO

ESPRESSO TO GO

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Avg. USD4/person
"Coffee Shops"
Smart India - Indian Restaurant and Bar

Smart India - Indian Restaurant and Bar

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"Southeast Asian"
Daltons Plantation Gardens and Homestead

Daltons Plantation Gardens and Homestead

5.0/51 Review
"Coffee Shops"
Ronnies Cafe & Bakery

Ronnies Cafe & Bakery

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"Coffee Shops"
Cafe Florian

Cafe Florian

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64 Coffee & Kitchen

64 Coffee & Kitchen

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"Coffee Shops"
Horse and Jockey Inn

Horse and Jockey Inn

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"Bars/Bistros"

Discover the Real Matamata With a Local Expert

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No admittance except on party business
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Must visit if you are LOTR fan
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Hobbiton Movie Set
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Hobbiton - New Zealand
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The hobbiton movie set is a significant location used for The Lord of the Rings film trilogy and the Hobbit film trilogy. It is situated 10 kilometers southwest of Matamata, in Waikato, New Zealand and now is a Tolkien tourism destination, offering a guided tour of the set. On site also got ample of parking places, cafe, gifts shop. Highlights of the tour include Bagshot Row, the Party Tree, and Bilbo's Bag End home. There are 44 Hobbit holes on view, but only few of them can enter.
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Enter the magical world of The Hobbits ✨
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One of the best place in New Zealand!
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If you are visiting the North Island of New Zealand then definitely precook tickets to Hobbit Village! Prebook because I saw a lot of people turned away. I enjoyed the Lord of the Rings books and movies but you don’t need to be a fan to enjoy this site. I knew I was visiting a movie set but I didn’t realize it was still a working sheep ranch! The tours were well timed and I didn’t feel rushed. It was a place I’d visit again. The hobbit houses all really open up and you’re able to step inside some of them. #happynewyear
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