Matamata Ward

District ·🇳🇿 New Zealand

Area 665 km²

Time zone Pacific/Auckland

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Matamata Ward Essentials

Matamata Ward is home to the world-renowned Hobbiton Movie Set, where visitors can explore Bag End and the Green Dragon Inn. Beyond Middle-earth, the region features the 153-meter Wairere Falls, the highest waterfall in the North Island, accessible via a bush-clad hiking track. The area also offers geothermal relaxation at Opal Hot Springs, panoramic views from the Maungakawa Summit, and essential travel services at the Matamata i-SITE, housed in a distinctive gatehouse building.

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