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Matamata Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | August, 2026
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Looking for things to do in Matamata? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Hobbiton™ Movie Set Tours
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Bag End
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Blue Spring / Te Waihou Walkway
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The Party Tree
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The Green Dragon Inn
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Matamata Visitor Information Centre
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Agrodome
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Te Puia - Rotorua, NZ
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Polynesian Spa
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Where to stay
Discover the most popular places to stay in Matamata, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Horse and Jockey Inn
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Broadway Motel & Miro Court Villas
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O'Reillys Motel
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Matamata Central Motel
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Walnut Lodge B&B
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The Red Shed
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The Wash-House Historic Cottage Close to Hobbiton
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Entire New Modern Home in Matamata New Zealand
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Okauia House, Matamata
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Peria Hills Cottage
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A Place in the Paddock
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Maple Lodge Motel
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What to eat
Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Matamata dishes and foodie spots.
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The Shire's Rest Cafe
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The Green Dragon Inn
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ESPRESSO TO GO
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Chips N' Curry Matamata
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Southeast Asian cuisine
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Smart India - Indian Restaurant and Bar
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Marko’s Osteria
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DKs Burger Bar
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Ronnies Cafe & Bakery
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Hamilton Gardens
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Agrodome
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Mitai Maori Village
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Lake Rotorua
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Skyline Rotorua
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Government Gardens
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Polynesian Spa
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Te Puia - Rotorua, NZ
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Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village
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Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve
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Redwoods – Whakarewarewa Forest
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Firth Tower Reserve and Museum
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Piako Gliding Club
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Hato Hone St John Matamata
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Tōtara Springs Christian Centre
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Matamata Union Parish
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Swap Park
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All Saints Anglican Church
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The Party Tree
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Swim Zone Matamata
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Ronnies Cafe & Bakery
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Domino's Pizza Matamata
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The Rich Coffee Cafe
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