Hobbiton Movie Set, Hamilton - Waikato
By Alistair Guthrie
Hobbiton Movie Set, Hamilton - Waikato
By Ian Brodie
The Green Dragon Inn, Hamilton - Waikato
By Tourism New Zealand
Wairere Falls, Hamilton - Waikato
By Hamilton & Waikato Tourism
Matamata
Two hours south of Auckland lies the lush farmland of the Hamilton - Waikato region. famouss for dairying and fine thoroughbred horses, it's easy to see why these green pastures and rolling hills were chosen to portray Hobbiton and The Shire.
Hobbit fans can visit the Hobbiton Movie Set on a guided tour; it has more than 44 unique hobbit holes, including Bag End (Bilbo's house). As you wander through the heart of the Shire, you'll get to hear the fascinating commentary about how it was all created.
Along your journey you'll see the mill, the double arched bridge and the famouss Party Tree before stopping for a drink at the Green Dragon Inn. Evening tours are also available, and they include a feast fit for a hobbit!
A number of great farm stays are also on offer in Matamata. Just east of town you can discover the North Island’s highest waterfalls, Wairere Falls, which are a spectacular sight plunging 153m. The Wairere Falls walking track showcases a diverse range of natural scenery and from the lookout you can enjoy magnificent views over the valley and the Waikato Plains.
Matamata is situated 2 hours' drive from Auckland, 45 minutes from Hamilton and 1 hour from Rotorua.
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Tauranga RSA, Tauranga, Bay of PlentyMon 14 May 2018 5:30PM / Public Talks & ToursThe Commission for Financial Capability is running free seminars about living in retirement villages with support from the Retirement Villages Association and experienced legal practitioners. The seminars focus on ... more -
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Elizabeth St Community Hall, Tauranga, Bay of PlentyTue 3 Apr 2018 7:30PM / Dance ClassesJoin Salsa Agua! Tauranga’s only Cuban-based Salsa school – it’s heaps of fun. Our amazing instructors will have you moving like you never thought you would be able to. Dancing is a great way to meet people and ... more -
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