Matamata Must-Do's

HOBBITON TM MOVIE SET A magical place even if you haven’t seen the films. The set tour visits Hobbit houses of The Shire. Enjoy a drink inside the Green Dragon Inn before the fireplace.

Hobbiton Village © Destination Rotorua

THE HAURAKI RAIL TRAIL A 197km cycling trail which makes a great four to five-day ride. Stretching from Kaiaua on the Coromandel Peninsula to the towns of Te Aroha and Matamata. Historic sights are plentiful and the scenery is second-to-none.

FIRTH TOWER MUSEUM Absorb the region’s history in displays spread across 13 buildings, summit the tower andpicnic under a cloak of gardenoak trees.

TOP TIP: If you’ve paid the entry fee to the Firth Tower Museum, self-contained motor homes and caravans can park overnight for free.

WAIRERE FALLS The top of this whopping 15m waterfall is reached via a 5km uphill hike,with numerous demanding steps. The views at the top are sensational, with a shallow rock pool too – just watch out for that ledge! Three to four hours return. A 15-minute drive from Matamata.

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