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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.
14 km · about 25 min drive
Waikato Region, New Zealand · Oceania
Waharoa is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Matamata, 59km from Rotorua.
Waharoa is a town located in Waikato Region, New Zealand. With a population of 1,521, it is an important destination in Oceania.
On a road trip, Waharoa 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 Waharoa to your route.
Waharoa is a rural community in the Waikato region of New Zealand's North Island. It is located 7 km north of Matamata, and is part of the Matamata-Piako District. It is located at the junction of the Kinleith Branch railway and the East Coast Main Trunk Railway. State Highway 27 runs through the town, which isRead more
serviced by several shops and cafes and by a petrol station. Matamata Airport is just over 3 km (1.9 mi) north of Waharoa.
Also to the north, near the airport, are the community of Tamihana (where the Raungaiti marae is located) and remnants of the original Matamata pā. To the east lie the communities of Wardville and Turanga-o-moana, to the west the community of Walton, and to the south the town of Matamata.
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Waharoa is located in Waikato Region, New Zealand, Oceania. The coordinates are -37.7667 latitude, 175.7667 longitude.
Waharoa has a population of approximately 1,521 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.
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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.
14 km · about 25 min drive
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New Zealand's geothermal wonderland with erupting geysers, boiling mud pools, steaming lakes, and rich Māori cultural experiences.
59 km · about 70 min drive
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Rotorua nature park showcasing New Zealand's unique wildlife including kiwi in a natural bush setting.
60 km · about 70 min drive
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