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Matamata - Home of Hobbiton

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Hobbiton in Matamata, Waikato.
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A couple of hours south of Auckland lies the lush farmland of the Waikato. Famous 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. Although much of the set was deconstructed post filming, hobbit fans can still visit Hobbiton, wander among the hobbit holes and listen to the fascinating commentary about how it was all created. Got a taste for bigger caverns? Check out Waikato's massive Waitomo Caves for dramatic stalactites, stalagmites and zillions of sparkling glow-worms. You can glide through on a barge, take a black water rafting trip, or even abseil (rappel) down into the abyss!
 

 
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Contact: Matamata i-SITE Visitor Centre
Phone: +64 7 8887 260
Fax: +64 7 8885 653
Postal: 45 Broadway Matamata
Website: www.matamatanz.co.nz

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Matamata does not have any rail stations.

The nearest rail station is in Hamilton (57 minutes)

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Matamata does not have scheduled passenger air services.

The nearest airport is in Tauranga (48 minutes)

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