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Hobbiton Movie Set
The real-life Shire from the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit films, with 44 hobbit holes set in rolling green Waikato farmland.
42 km · about 50 min drive
Bay of Plenty, New Zealand · Oceania
Bethlehem sits on the route: 5 minutes from Gate Pa, 51km from Rotorua.
Bethlehem is a town located in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. With a population of 9,270, it is an important destination in Oceania.
On a road trip, Bethlehem sits in New Zealand, where you drive on the left. It's in the Pacific/Auckland time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Bethlehem to your route.
Bethlehem is a suburb of Tauranga in New Zealand's North Island. Originally a small independent town, it has now been absorbed by Tauranga and comprises a number of subdivisions including Bethlehem Heights, Sterling Gate, La Cumbre, Saint Andrews, and Mayfield.
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Bethlehem is located in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, Oceania. The coordinates are -37.6950 latitude, 176.1086 longitude.
Bethlehem has a population of approximately 9,270 people, making it a town in New Zealand.
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The real-life Shire from the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit films, with 44 hobbit holes set in rolling green Waikato farmland.
42 km · about 50 min drive
natural wonder
New Zealand's geothermal wonderland with erupting geysers, boiling mud pools, steaming lakes, and rich Māori cultural experiences.
51 km · about 60 min drive
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Rotorua nature park showcasing New Zealand's unique wildlife including kiwi in a natural bush setting.
51 km · about 60 min drive
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