42 Waharoa Road West, Matamata, New Zealand
+64 7 880 9487 or 0800 777 745
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Matamata Central Motel is located at 42 Waharoa Road West in Matamata, a central Waikato town known for Hobbiton Movie Set, equine facilities, nearby restaurants, the Kaimai Ranges, Wairere Falls, Firth Tower and regional road connections to Tauranga, Hamilton and Rotorua.

Matamata is nestled at the base of the scenic Kaimai Ranges and is the centre of a thriving farming area. It is noted as an important bloodstock region. Matamata is centrally located and visitors are drawn to many attractions such as the Opal Hot Springs, the Firth Tower Museum, Hobbiton Movie Set Tours and the spectacular Wairere Falls. Walks to the famous kauri trees.

A Central Matamata Base

The motel is positioned for visitors staying in Matamata for Hobbiton, local restaurants, equine facilities, Waikato sightseeing, business travel or overnight road-trip stops between Hamilton, Tauranga, Rotorua and surrounding regions.

Distances

The Central Motel Matamata driving distances by road from our location:

  • Tauranga – 51km, Approx Driving Time 45 min
  • Hamilton – 62km, Approx Driving Time 51 min
  • Rotorua – 68km, Approx Driving Time 58 min
  • Huntly – 75km, Approx Driving Time 56 min
  • Thames – 86km, Approx Driving Time 1 h 5 min
  • Waitomo – 102km, Approx Driving Time 1 h 25 min
  • Taupo – 117km, Approx Driving Time 1 h 37 min
  • Auckland Airport – 160km, Approx Driving Time 1 h 46 min
  • Whangarei – 314km, Approx Driving Time 4 h 21 min
  • Palmerston North – 362km, Approx Driving Time 4 h 36 min
  • Wellington CBD – 494km, Approx Driving Time 6 h 13 min