Guidebook for Matamata
Sightseeing
Take a sightseeing tour of the world famous Hobbiton Movie set which is only a 10 minute drive from the Lodge.
161 locals recommend
Hobbiton Movie Set station
501 Buckland RdTake a sightseeing tour of the world famous Hobbiton Movie set which is only a 10 minute drive from the Lodge.
Parks & Nature
If you enjoy the natural bush of New Zealand take a hike up to the Wairere Falls. Magnificent views surrounded by idyllic nature scenes. Warier Falls is the highest waterfall in N.Z's North Island, plunging 153 metres over the Kaimai escarpment. Not suitable for wheel chairs or push chairs.
14 locals recommend
Wairere Falls Track
Goodwin RoadIf you enjoy the natural bush of New Zealand take a hike up to the Wairere Falls. Magnificent views surrounded by idyllic nature scenes. Warier Falls is the highest waterfall in N.Z's North Island, plunging 153 metres over the Kaimai escarpment. Not suitable for wheel chairs or push chairs.
Arts & Culture
Discover some local history about Matamata and the surrounding districts. Firth Tower was built in 1882 and is surrounded by tranquil gardens you can wander through. Take a picnic lunch and enjoy the atmosphere.
16 locals recommend
Firth Tower Museum
266A Tower RdDiscover some local history about Matamata and the surrounding districts. Firth Tower was built in 1882 and is surrounded by tranquil gardens you can wander through. Take a picnic lunch and enjoy the atmosphere.
Shopping
Matamata has supermarkets, liquor stores, many eating establishments, clothing shops, shoe shop, and other essential shopping outlets.
21 locals recommend
Matamata
Matamata has supermarkets, liquor stores, many eating establishments, clothing shops, shoe shop, and other essential shopping outlets.