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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.
21 km · about 25 min drive
Waikato Region, New Zealand · Oceania
Putaruru is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Tokoroa, 42km from Rotorua.
Putaruru is a town located in Waikato Region, New Zealand. With a population of 4,670, it is an important destination in Oceania.
On a road trip, Putaruru 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 Putaruru to your route.
Putāruru is a small town in the South Waikato District and the Waikato region of New Zealand's North Island. It lies on the western side of the Mamaku Ranges and in the upper basin of the Waihou River. It is on the Oraka Stream 65 kilometres south-east of Hamilton. State Highway 1 and the Kinleith Branch railway runRead more
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Putaruru is located in Waikato Region, New Zealand, Oceania. The coordinates are -38.0482 latitude, 175.7802 longitude.
Putaruru has a population of approximately 4,670 people, making it a town in New Zealand.
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Full driving guide for New Zealand3 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
The real-life Shire from the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit films, with 44 hobbit holes set in rolling green Waikato farmland.
21 km · about 25 min drive
natural wonder
New Zealand's geothermal wonderland with erupting geysers, boiling mud pools, steaming lakes, and rich Māori cultural experiences.
42 km · about 50 min drive
landmark
Rotorua nature park showcasing New Zealand's unique wildlife including kiwi in a natural bush setting.
43 km · about 50 min drive
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