Matamata

Matamata

Matamata is a well-known town in New Zealand’s Waikato region, famed for being the filming location of director Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings film series. This is a town that has always remained in its pristine state. Perhaps due to its relative simplicity, the ecology here is excellent, and people still lead comfortable and leisurely lives.

Matamata consists of endless rolling hills covered in lush grasslands. Looking up, you can see big fluffy clouds scattered across the blue sky, and looking down, you can admire the clear, emerald-green streams that flow quietly beside the village. It has become a much-coveted destination for travelers from around the world. This is a famous town known for its abundant dairy cattle and also serves as a breeding ground for high-quality cattle in New Zealand—many of the cows in other parts of the country come from here. The villagers are very simple and live quietly in comfort, making every visitor admire both the people and the way of life here. Matamata currently has 5,000 square meters of vegetable gardens and flower beds, and many places are truly as enchanting as a fairytale town, making it hard to leave and tempting visitors to bring its beauty back to their own homes.

Matamata is a 100% eco-friendly holiday destination, with blue skies, white clouds, green grass, and clear waters... The environment here is beautiful, the locals are friendly, and it’s an excellent choice for film locations and nature-based tourism. It’s definitely one of the best choices for visiting New Zealand.

Matamata

Must-visit reason: New Zealand’s most pristine town

Continent where the attraction is located: Oceania

Country/region where the attraction is located: New Zealand

Province/state where the attraction is located: Waikato Region