Matamata

Matamata is best known in New Zealand for the Hobbiton Movie Set, the enduring screen home of the Shire in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit film trilogies. Set amid Waikato’s rolling pasture, the town lies below the western slopes of the Kaimai Range, a forested divide between the Waikato and Bay of Plenty regions. The working farm landscape around the film set remains central to Matamata’s identity, while the town itself provides cafés, accommodation and everyday services for travellers. Wairere Falls in the Kaimai Range is a notable local walking destination. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Matamata and Waikato.

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