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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Bethlehem Hall, Tauranga, Bay of PlentyTue 11 Dec 2018 6:30PM / Family & LifestyleWaste Free Parenting Workshop - Tauranga This is a humorous, entertaining and inspirational event full of tips and ideas around ways you can minimise waste in your home especially with young children in the house. You ... more -
Elizabeth St Community Hall, Tauranga, Bay of PlentyTue 6 Nov 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 -
Mauao Performing Arts Center, Mt Maunganui, Bay of PlentyTue 11 Dec 2018 8:00PM / Classic RockOn his first gig at New Zealand, Brazilian pianist Bruno Hrabovsky merges all the energy from the Rock universe with the classical appeal of the piano, in original versions of songs by Pink Floyd, ACDC, Metallica, Guns ... more -
This is another fun ballet class for children who are 5 to 6years upwards. The level is a little more challenging than the Beginners class but still with all the elements and wonderful benefits of classical ballet ... more -
Matua Hall, Tauranga, Bay of PlentyThu 13 Dec 2018 6:30PM / Family & LifestyleWaste Free Living Workshop - Tauranga Through this exciting seminar, you will be inspired, become motivated and take control of your household's impact on our future. What else? You get a free $100 goodie bag with ... more -
The Orchard Church, Te Puke, Bay of PlentyWed 12 Dec 2018 6:00PM / Family & LifestyleWaste Free Living Workshop - Te Puke Through this exciting seminar you will be inspired, become motivated and take control of your households impact on our future. What else? You get a free $100 goodie bag with ... more -
Restaurant Cafe Versailles, Tauranga, Bay of PlentyFri 2 Nov 2018 7:00PM / ComedyPlease note this listing is for Christmas season (November & December) For winter season (July & August) please visit earlier listing. For group reservations of over 20 guests wishing to be sat together please call ... more -
Waimarie: Hamilton East Community House, Hamilton, WaikatoThu 14 Sep 2017 7:00PM / Mind & BodyHU is a sacred sound and ancient mantra, that can uplift your life. Singing HU provides a sense of calm, strength, and centeredness. Come and experience chanting HU and enjoy spiritual conversation with others of ... more -
Trustpower Baypark, Mt Maunganui, Bay of PlentyThu 13 Dec 2018 10:00AM / Lifestyle Shows, ExposNZ's largest Clothing & Shoes Sale Expo. 30-80% off the biggest names in Surf/Street/Skate/Snow. More than a $million worth of men's, women's & youth gear on sale. We accept cash, Eftpos, Credit, Q Card. Now accepting ... more -
Nivara Lounge, Hamilton, WaikatoThu 13 Dec 2018 8:00PM / JazzAntipodes are a group of some extremely fine NZ and AU musicians writing original jazz music blurring the lines between art music and more traditional forms of jazz as folk music. The unique trans-tasman amalgamation of ... more -
Don Rowlands Centre, Cambridge, WaipaFri 21 Dec 2018 6:30PM / Comedy*Chopper Reid in Cambridge... What?! Yup you read that right, we're flying the legendary, the infamous, the downright hilarious 'Chopper' to NZ for one show only! Tickets per person include: Fantastic three course ... more -
Don Rowlands Centre, Cambridge, WaipaMon 24 Dec 2018 5:00PM / Classic RockWolf Events is proud to be launching a brand new event The Xmas Eve Classic this December 24th! Featuring the Jordan Luck Band (Exponents) for the first time ever in Cambridge at the stunning waterfront Don Rowlands ... more -
Settlement Centre Waikato, Hamilton, WaikatoFri 11 May 2018 6:00PM / EducationBecome a confident Xero user in just 8 hours right from the comfort of your own home! Certificate in Xero Accounting 2018 is a “must do course” for those who are running their own business or looking for a job in ... more -
Come and experience some of Tauranga's best retro Rap, Hip-Hop & Funk with 2 local groups going head to head in this TGA Take-Over. Tryptofunk: An original rap/funk group from Tauranga who are celebrating the release ... more -
Our Place, Tauranga, Bay of PlentySat 15 Dec 2018 10:00AM / Touch RugbyThis month’s TECT National Sevens will feature 16 provincial unions who qualified at the Northern, Central and Southern Regional Qualifiers. 16 men’s and 12 women’s teams battling it out for top honours at the ... more -
The Commercial Hotel, Te Awamutu, WaipaFri 14 Dec 2018 8:45PM / Covers, Tribute BandsLandslide is an Auckland based, live 5 piece band, who have been celebrating the music of Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks all over the North Island for the past 6 years. Covering well-known classics from Fleetwood Mac ... more -
Western Community Centre, Hamilton, WaikatoFri 8 Jun 2018 6:30PM / Lifestyle Shows, ExposWhat do Crystals and a Café have in common? Great people, energising energy, and a hot cuppa. The Crystal Point brings you "Crystal Café". You will find local Readers and Healers at the Western Community Centre, ... more -
Totara St, Mt Maunganui, Bay of PlentySat 15 Dec 2018 8:30PM / Cabaret, BurlesqueDoors open 7.30pm show starts 8.30.pm Better not pout, I'm telling you why Caburlesque is comin' to town They are making a list and checking it twice Gonna find out who's naughty and nice Caburlesque is comin' to ... more -
Infinity Hamilton's Spiritual Centre, Hamilton, WaikatoSat 15 Sep 2018 9:00AM / Markets and FairsYour chance to meet with some of our practitioners and discuss your needs. Reduced rates at this event. Clairvoyant Readings, Tarot Card Readings, Reiki, Theta Healing, Psychic Artist, Aura Photography, Chinese ... more -
Hamilton Gardens, Hamilton, WaikatoSun 28 Oct 2018 4:00PM / Food, Gourmet, WineAn outdoor Gourmet Food market with food from around the Globe. There is something for everyone, with Mexican, Korean, Vietnamese Baguettes, Fresh Fruit Ice Cream and so much more. Bring the whole family and your ... more -
Te Rapa Racecourse, Hamilton, WaikatoSat 15 Dec 2018 12:00PM / FestivalsRe-invented, re-imagined...Wolf Events & Te Rapa Racing are proud to present the new and improved 2018 Skycity Waikato Cup ‘Party Zone’. Featuring: A new and dramatically improved layout, with a Summer Festival ... more -
Vinyl Destination, Tauranga, Bay of PlentyThu 27 Dec 2018 8:00PM / RockThe Rainy Day single release Asia Pacific Tour continues with NZ Summer dates Hangar 18 return to the wonderful Vinyl Destination on Thursday 27th December Special guests to be announced soon more -
The Waterfront, The Strand, Tauranga, Bay of PlentySun 23 Dec 2018 5:00PM / ElectronicaDueller Society presents “Sea Sessions 3.0” (Xmas Eve Eve) After selling out 1.0 and 2.0, we are back. Join us on Xmas Eve Eve 23rd December 2018, as we commandeer the Bay Explorer vessel. We will cruise the ... more -
Opening the borders of genre, acoustic guitar duo Opal Ocean fuses together Rock and Flamenco techniques to create their own epic wall of sound. Forming in late 2013, New Caledonian Alex Champ and New Zealander Nadav ... more -
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