Matamata Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A stone house with a thatched roof by a lake.
A Hobbit-style house with a red door, two round windows, and a thatched roof.
Rolling green hills, a small stream, and distant mountains under a partly cloudy sky.
A lush garden with various plants, a wooden bench, and a small house with a red door.
A serene landscape with rolling hills, a lake, and Hobbit-style houses nestled among the trees.
Tower Road Motel

Tower Road Motel

3.5 out of 5
108 Tower Road Matamata
The price is NZ$146 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
NZ$146
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Matamata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Founders ...
Tower Road Motel
O'Reilly's Motel

O'Reilly's Motel

2.5 out of 5
187 Firth St Matamata Waikato
The price is NZ$153 per night from 24 July to 25 July
NZ$153
24 July - 25 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Matamata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Hobbiton Movie Set and Wairere Falls are located ...
8/10 Very good! (50 reviews)
"Good sized room, comfortable and quiet. Friendly staff."

Reviewed on 13 July 2026

O'Reilly's Motel
Horse and Jockey Inn

Horse and Jockey Inn

2.5 out of 5
85 Arawa St Matamata Waikato
The price is NZ$139 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
NZ$139
6 Aug - 7 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Matamata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Horse and Jockey Inn
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Nights on Broadway - House in beautiful vibrant Matamata.

Nights on Broadway - House in beautiful vibrant Matamata.

Matamata
Stay at this golf holiday home in Matamata. Enjoy laundry facilities, balconies and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Founders Park and Wairere ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
"House was large, clean and comfortable. Location was excellent."

Reviewed on 13 May 2026

Nights on Broadway - House in beautiful vibrant Matamata.
18th Avenue Thermal Motel

18th Avenue Thermal Motel

3.5 out of 5
50 Eighteenth Avenue Tauranga
Stay at this aparthotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Mount Maunganui and Tenpin Tauranga are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (281 reviews)
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Reviewed on 12 July 2026

18th Avenue Thermal Motel
Kauri Lodge Karapiro

Kauri Lodge Karapiro

3 out of 5
957 / 4 Taotaoroa Road Karapiro Waikato
Stay at this aparthotel in Karapiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Hobbiton Movie Set and The Red Barn are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (129 reviews)
"★★★★★ Amazing farm stay near Hobbiton We absolutely loved this lodge. The privacy was exceptional, and the property is located on a beautifully maintained farm with fresh, clean country air. Being so close to Hobbiton made the experience even more special. Waking up in the morning felt like stepping ..."

Reviewed on 24 June 2026

Kauri Lodge Karapiro
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Stay near popular Matamata attractions

Hobbiton Movie Set

9.6/10 (413 reviews)
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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Activities

Twilight Glowworm Kayak Tour – Lake Karapiro

Twilight Glowworm Kayak Tour – Lake Karapiro

NZ$149
per adult
Twilight Glowworm Kayak Tour – Lake Karapiro
Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with lunch at Hobbiton

Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with lunch at Hobbiton

NZ$306
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with lunch at Hobbiton
Hobbiton Move Set & Rotorua including Te Puia Tour

Hobbiton Movie Set & Rotorua including Te Puia Tour

NZ$504
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Hobbiton Movie Set & Rotorua including Te Puia Tour
Matamata: Hobbiton Movie Set Guided Tour Ticket

Hobbiton Movie Set: Guided Tour Ticket

NZ$65
per youth
96% of travellers recommend
Hobbiton Movie Set: Guided Tour Ticket
From Matamata: Guided Hobbiton Experience with Bus Transfers

From Matamata: Guided Hobbiton Experience with Bus Transfers

NZ$130
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Matamata: Guided Hobbiton Experience with Bus Transfers
Lake Karapiro: Evening Kayak Glowworm Tour

Lake Karapiro: Evening Kayak Glowworm Tour

NZ$149
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lake Karapiro: Evening Kayak Glowworm Tour
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Cities near Matamata

Karapiro lake power station, New Zealand

Karapiro

A small waterfall surrounded by moss-covered rocks and lush greenery.

Okauia

A large statue of a man in a robe holding a staff, surrounded by greenery and a sign with a quote.

Tirau

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