Get busy living in Matamata-Piako but it’s close enough to Hamilton and Tauranga to enjoy the city life, and is just over 30 minutes to the beach. From walks through the picturesque surroundings, mountain biking, galleries, music, and much more. Whether you’re looking for an active lifestyle, or a quiet spot to retire, Matamata-Piako is a great place to call home.
Matamata
Te Aroha
has a strong equine and racing community, and has produced many thoroughbred horses currently racing internationally.
of the mountain is the Mokena Geyser (the only natural hot soda water geyser in the world), and the historic Te Aroha Domain, featuring the Te Aroha Mineral Spas.
Matamata is well-known as the location of the Hobbiton Movie Set, which attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors every year. Matamata is also home to the historic
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Te Aroha is a lovely community nestled at the bottom of the stunning Mount Te Aroha (952m high), part of the beautiful
Morrinsville
The easy rolling terrain surrounding Morrinsville makes for some of the best farmland in New Zealand and earning it the title ‘Cream of the Country’. Morrinsville is also home to the Wallace Gallery, showcasing artwork from around the district and wider region. Throughout cows, each of which has been artistically painted by local and national artists.
