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areas
The town of Matamata is centrally
located on New Zealand's North Island, at the western
edge of the Kaimai Mountain ranges, east of Hamilton,
north-east of Cambridge, and west of Tauranga. It's a
120 mile ( 187 kms) drive from Auckland, which is to the
north-west, and about the same distance up to the Coromandel
Peninsula, to the north-east.
Matamata is a rural town with a
population of over 12,000, and the local economy is
mainly based on dairy and horticultural farming, and horse breeding
and training.
The fields of one of the local
farms was used to build the Hobbiton set for the Lord of
the Rings film, due to the stunning views around the
area. Parts of the set have been retained and
expanded after the filming was complete, and has now
become a very popular tourist attraction, with daily guided
tours.
Apart from the stunning
countryside, the area is popular for aerial experiences, such
as sky-diving, flying tours and gliding, due to the favourable
up-drafts from the Kaimai Ranges. There is also a golf course
to try and the Opal Hot Springs pool complex to relax in.
Accommodation is plentiful in the
area, especially farm stays, lodges and luxury B & B's, as
well as more budget-conscious backpacker, camping, motel and
holiday parks properties to choose from.
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