Time zone
GMT +12:00
No time difference
Currency
New Zealand Dollar
1INR = 0.02NZD
Official languages
English
Best time to visit
DEC - FEB
Summer months offer warm weather and outdoor activities.
Recommended trip duration
1 days
Top things to do in Matamata
Hobbiton and Lord of the Rings Movie Set Tour
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Hotel pick-up
Private tour
(3.3K) • 80K+ booked
₹ 6,788
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Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with Buffet Lunch from Auckland
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English guided
Free cancellation
(13) • 500+ booked
From
₹ 13,774
Hobbiton & Waitomo Tour with Picnic Lunch from Auckland
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Hotel pick-up
English guided
(419) • 7K+ booked
From
₹ 19,550
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Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with Buffet Lunch from Rotorua
Hotel pick-up
English guided
Free cancellation
(13) • 600+ booked
From
₹ 13,774
Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Small Group Experience with Lunch
Hotel pick-up
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
(165) • 2K+ booked
From
₹ 22,402
Hobbiton Movie Set and The Green Dragon Inn Guided Tour
Hotel pick-up
English guided
Free cancellation
(123) • 2K+ booked
From
₹ 13,755
Hobbiton and Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour
Small group
English guided
Free cancellation
(6) • 200+ booked
₹ 15,144
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Auckland to Rotorua: Hobbiton & Waitomo Tour with Picnic Lunch
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Hotel pick-up
English guided
(32) • 900+ booked
From
₹ 19,593
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12-Hour Hobbiton and Rotorua Day Tour
Hotel pick-up
English guided
Free cancellation
(48) • 1K+ booked
From
₹ 23,499
Auckland Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Full-Day Tour
Small group
English guided
Free cancellation
(21) • 400+ booked
From
₹ 19,582
Hobbiton and Blue Springs Small Group Tour from Auckland
English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
(2) • 100+ booked
₹ 17,493
Auckland to Rotorua: Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with Buffet Lunch
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Hotel pick-up
English guided
(15) • 400+ booked
From
₹ 13,744
Hotels in Matamata
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Reviews of Matamata activities
Aiko ********************
2026-05-31 09:01:03
The tour was well organized, informative, and enjoyable from start to finish. It was fascinating to learn about the history and behind-the-scenes details of the set. The scenery was stunning, and there were plenty of opportunities to take memorable photos.
The comfortable luxury van made the journey relaxing and pleasant, allowing us to sit back and take in the beautiful scenery along the way.
Siew ********
2026-06-07 22:40:11
My family and I had a great time exploring the hobbiton Movie Set. David the driver/guide is super friendly and humorous. Buffet lunch was great! Overall experience is fantastic!
Klook User
2026-09-30 19:41:11
The Greatsites bus driver/guide, Anthony, was hospitable, knowledgeable, accommodating,very kind and entertaining;he goes the extra mile;helped us bring our souvenirs back to the bus before the Hobbit tour started because we did not have time to go. We made another toilet break on the way back to Auckland,which was helpful. Anthony always had a smile on his face;made sure we were all safe, and looked after each other.Anthony is quite an asset to have. Thank you for the pleasant day Anthony. WAITOMO caves:the tour guide was very knowledgeable funny and helpful friendly.We felt the history of the place. It was like being in the movie Avatar with the cute glow worms shining their natural glow around us. HOBITTON: The set is wonderfully made. This was my wife’s anniversary present because I love LOTR so so much. The feeling was surreal. The tour guide helpful and knowledgeable. I wish we had more time overall. but we did have a large group also. Highly recommended tour.
Klook User
2026-07-11 22:59:57
This was such a cool place!!! It was so much fun to learn about filming in the place where it all happened!
Klook User
2026-06-27 21:30:21
Our Hobbiton, Waitomo Caves, and Flexi Tours experience was absolutely amazing! Hobbiton truly felt like stepping into Middle-earth, with stunning scenery and incredible attention to detail. The glowworms in the Waitomo Caves were breathtaking, and our guide, Cuppa Tea, was informative, entertaining, and even treated us to a beautiful song. Bunty from Flexi Tours made our journey even more enjoyable with his friendly personality, fascinating insights about New Zealand, and a bonus stop at a beautiful hanging bridge. Our group of four felt safe, well looked after, and had an unforgettable trip. Highly recommend these experiences to anyone visiting New Zealand! 🇦🇺
Klook会員
2026-05-20 12:43:46
The driver served as a guide and provided transportation to our hotel. Upon arrival at the movie set, they also handled ticket arrangements, allowing us to enjoy the cafes and shopping.
W**
2026-07-10 21:08:52
Nice tour guide. I wrongly booked the destination to Rotorua, so I was so panicked when I noticed this. By keeping calling the CS, luckily they answered and let me change to round-trip back to Auckland at 7am on the trip day. Thanksful for that! Enjoyed a lot in the trip. The nature of NZ is so amazing!
Sugawara *****
2026-06-01 20:08:34
Brad was an excellent guide. I often get stomach aches and motion sickness, but he made sure to have regular restroom breaks, and his driving was smooth with no sudden stops, which made me feel very comfortable. Of course, the scenery, the Hobbiton tour, and the glowworm tour were all wonderful. Even though I'm not very good at English, it was a small group tour, so everyone was friendly, and I had a great time.
Cecilia ****
2026-10-27 03:47:04
We had a wonderful experience visiting Hobbiton and Blue Spring! Both places were absolutely beautiful and memorable, and we truly enjoyed exploring the stunning scenery and unique charm of each destination. It was such a lovely experience for our family and definitely one of the highlights of our New Zealand trip.
A special thank you to our driver for being friendly, accommodating, and helpful throughout the tour. We really appreciated the smooth and comfortable journey, as well as the care and assistance provided along the way. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a memorable and enjoyable tour in Auckland New Zealand!
Matamata at a glance
Quick facts about Matamata
General info
What to know before visiting Matamata
What to do in Matamata year-round
Matamata is best known for guided Tours that make up the town’s busiest bookings, with walkers, film‑set fans and countryside day trips leading the way. Demand across the year has a clear rhythm: Klook booking data shows a pronounced spring peak in April and sustained strong interest through May and June, while late winter and late summer months are much quieter. That seasonality shapes choices — whether you want the lively, peak‑season atmosphere or the breathing room of off‑peak travel. Decide between lively spring crowds or quieter winter visits.
Based on Klook booking data.
Best months to visit Matamata
April is the clearest high point for visitors: Klook booking data records April as a peak month with about 83% higher demand than a typical month. By contrast August is the quietest month, roughly 78% below a typical month. Prices drift through the year with October showing the lowest typical price and February the priciest; April’s demand peak does not coincide with the absolute highest prices, so you can still catch peak atmosphere without hitting the top price month. For fewer crowds and lower prices, consider October or the quiet months; for peak atmosphere, aim for April to June.
| Month | Demand Level | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| January | Quieter than usual | MYR 304 |
| February | Very quiet | MYR 661 |
| March | Very quiet | MYR 308 |
| April | Peak demand | MYR 312 |
| May | Peak demand | MYR 345 |
| June | Peak demand | MYR 316 |
| July | Busier than usual | MYR 292 |
| August | Very quiet | MYR 296 |
| September | About average | MYR 296 |
| October | Busier than usual | MYR 280 |
| November | Quieter than usual | MYR 580 |
| December | Quieter than usual | MYR 304 |
Demand is bookings in that month compared with a typical month, from historical Klook booking data, grouped into the demand levels above; typical price is the median paid on Klook in that month; prices are shown with their currency code. Based on Klook booking data, July 2025 – June 2026.
Tips for travellers from Malaysia
Most travellers tend to plan ahead — bookings on Klook are typically made about 20 days ahead, with the earliest planners booking around 46 days out. That means it pays to lock in must‑do Tours a few weeks before travel, and even more so if you’re coming in April–June when demand is highest. For last‑minute flexibility many options still appear within about 6 days of travel, but popular departures will move first. Use Klook to compare schedules and secure slots for the dates you want; Klook booking data shows this approach balances convenience with availability.
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