Matamata-Piako District Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A lush garden with a Hobbit-style door, rolling green hills, and a cloudy sky.
A lush garden with various plants and a Hobbit-style house in the background.
A Hobbit-style house with a thatched roof, a wooden door, and a small garden with a wooden fence.
A Hobbiton-style house with a green door, surrounded by lush greenery and flowers.
Hobbiton Hobbit-hole, Hobbit-stone stairs, and Hobbit-garden.

Popular cities in Matamata-Piako District

A stone house with a thatched roof by a lake.
Matamata
Known for Friendly people, Tours and Coffee
Come to upscale Matamata and enjoy its opera, countryside and coffee.

Reasons to visit

  • Hobbiton Movie Set
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A small waterfall surrounded by moss-covered rocks and lush greenery.
Okauia
Known for Relaxing, Camping and Budget
Trip time! Discover the camping, hot springs and natural setting in relaxing Okauia.

Reasons to visit

  • Wairere Falls
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Karapiro lake power station, New Zealand
Karapiro
Known for Friendly people, Lakes and Dining
Experience the lake views, coffee and parks in Karapiro!
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Te Aroha
Te Aroha
Known for Friendly people, Spas and Camping
Te Aroha awaits: its spas, countryside, camping and more!
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Rolling hills, grazing cows, scattered trees, and distant mountains.
Morrinsville
Known for Friendly people, Dining and Shopping
Experience romantic Morrinsville: its dining, sports and more!
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Richmond Downs
Richmond Downs
Check out Hobbiton Movie Set—just one of the popular sights to explore around Richmond Downs.
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Stay near popular Matamata-Piako District attractions

Hobbiton Movie Set

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Enjoy a trip to Hobbiton Movie Set, a well-known attraction in Matamata. Discover the area's hot springs and cafes.
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