Matamata town is located at the foot of the Kaimai Mountains in a rolling green hill valley, any season of the year is beautiful to visit...
About town Matamata
Just a few hours' drive from Auckland is the picturesque town of Matamata. Home to the movie Hobbiton The Lord of the Rings! After you finish the adventure, there is still a lot to see! With many great hikes through the area, you can experience breathtaking views and beautiful views of the countryside, including the famous Waitere Falls!
New Zealand's beautiful Matamata countryside
Hike to the North Island's tallest waterfall, climb the hills for majestic views, sample some New Zealand cheese, wander around art galleries and gardens, and more! You can even stay for a while at one of the 5 Best Affordable Backpackers in Matamata.
Attractions in the town of Matamata
Waitrere Falls
Waitere Falls just outside the town of Matamata is one of the tallest waterfalls in the North Island. You can visit the Waitere Falls Trail, part of the Kaimai-Mamaku Forest Park. The 153m-high waterfall, the North Island's tallest waterfall, suddenly appears as a shimmering gap in the curtain of the native forest - impressive even from the road.
The top of Waitere Falls offers a breathtaking view of Waikato
Waitere Falls is a natural beauty in the Waikato region and it takes a bit of work to fully appreciate it.
Hobbiton
You can't miss the Hobbiton set while staying in Matamata! Movie Hobbiton provides visitors with first-hand insights into the details that make up the movie. Hobbit pits, Blue Dragon Inn, factories, and other structures created for the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit movies can be viewed, you'll see the farmland of Waikato This beauty was transformed how!
To cap off the tour, guests will be taken to the now-operating Green Dragon Inn, where they can sample beer or ginger ale brewed in Hamilton by Good George Brewery.
Lovely Hobbiton houses
Blue Springs Te Waihou
The Blue Springs and Te Waihou boardwalk located near Putaruru, just south of Matamata is a must-see in the Waikato region. Blue Springs is part of the Te Waihou walkway with two different entrances accessible. The whole walking path is about more than 10km both going and returning. Blue Springs is internationally renowned for its water so pure it makes up 60% of New Zealand's bottled water.
Blue Springs Te Waihou
Walkways range from easy walks to some steeper areas with some steps and boardwalks through wetland areas.
Hauraki Rail . Trail
With gentle terrain and plenty of accommodations, cafes and restaurants, this is one of the easiest trails in the North Island. You can choose a section to walk. The town of Matamata is located at the end of this road.
