Matamata If you’re off to Middle Earth by bike, it’s a 37km rural ride linking Te Aroha with the town of Matamata. To the stream of visitors who frequent the movie set where The Lord of the Rings and Hobbit Trilogies were filmed, Matamata is much better known as Middle Earth. In fact, Matamata means ‘headland’. This was the name of a new pa established in 1830 by Te Waharoa, the Ngati Haua chief, on a ridge of high ground projecting into the swampy valley of the Waitoa River.
Rural in nature, it is a bustling township that’s been enlivened by the world’s only living movie set – Hobbiton. Guided tours around the 39 hobbit holes and Green Dragon Inn are kept
TOWER ROAD MOTEL Matamata NZ
We are located just out of Matamata, right on the Hauraki Rail Trail. Stay with us and make the most of the 37km chip seal Grade 1 Cycle Trail which takes riders all the way to Te Aroha. Tower Road Motel is set in a quiet, garden setting. Self-contained accommodation offering: 7 ground-floor units 5 studios, sleeps up to 3 people 2 spacious 1- bedroom units, sleeps up to 4 people
Take a breather from your bike Park up at Firth Tower, right next to the Hauraki Rail Trail.
Enjoy the spacious grounds with large established trees and a playground for children. Relax after your ride in the peaceful garden. There is ample parking for boats and large vehicles available.
07 888 6112 108 Tower Road, Matamata 3440 www.towerroadmotel.co.nz Hauraki Rail Trail
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