| fronted by a garden with cabbage trees, this casual motel on the outskirts of matamata is 14 minutes by foot from longlands farm & restaurant and 3 km from the firth tower museum. theres an outdoor pool, bbq facilities, a kids play area and courtyard seating, as well as a guest laundry. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. the straightforward studios and 1-bedroom suites offer kitchenettes, free wi-fi and satellite tv. parking is free
Tauranga Airport 46 min
Kaimai Range (14 min)
Figuring prominently in Māori folklore, this volcanic mountain range offers hiking & wildlife. Hobbiton™ Movie Set Tours (14 min)
Picturesque sheep farm used for filming Shire scenes, with guided tours, a gift shop, cafe & inn. The Green Dragon Inn (36 min) Wairere Falls (13 min)
Picturesque, tiered 153-m. cascade that can be accessed via a 5-km. forest hike. Trapd Escape Rooms (17 min) Matamata i-SITE Visitor Information Centre (14 min) Tirau Shell & Jade (16 min) Firth Tower Reserve and Museum (3 min)
Built in 1882, this tower served as the office of the Matamata estate & now houses history exhibits. | 
