| amenities include 3 pools fed by natural hot springs, as well as 2 barbecue areas and a restaurant with outdoor seating. set along the waihou river, this casual, secluded hotel is 5 km off state highway 27 and 27 km from the hobbiton movie set attraction. . warm rooms with a traditional vibe offer flat-screen tvs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. upgraded rooms add patios. breakfast and parking are complimentary. separate chalets come with living areas and/or kitchenettes. there's also a 9-hole golf course
Tauranga Airport 46 min
The Green Dragon Inn (36 min) Tirau Shell & Jade (7 min) LDA Glow Worms (17 min) The New Zealand Timber Museum (16 min) Hobbiton™ Movie Set Tours (19 min)
Picturesque sheep farm used for filming Shire scenes, with guided tours, a gift shop, cafe & inn. Arapuni Suspension Bridge (26 min) Lake Karapiro (16 min)
Lake, kayaking, water skiing, river, and camping Tirau Museum (7 min) Blue Spring Putaruru (13 min)
Natural spring known for its clear blue water, with an adjacent walkway for picturesque hikes. Waikato River Trails (14 min)
A 5-section hiking & biking trail through native vegetation, crossing dams & suspension bridges. Matamata i-SITE Visitor Information Centre (19 min) Te Waihou Walkway (9 min) Trapd Escape Rooms (18 min) Firth Tower Reserve and Museum (19 min)
Built in 1882, this tower served as the office of the Matamata estate & now houses history exhibits. Little Waipa Reserve (21 min) | 
