Matamata isite

27/06/2024

Celebrating MATARIKI this week at the isite 🙌🏼✨

21/02/2024

Notification/alert
The Wairere Falls track will be closed on Saturday 24/2/24 and Sunday the 25/2/24. There are multiple hazards at site due to structures being removed in preparation for upgrades. This closure is in place for the public’s safety and wellbeing.

06/02/2024

Wairere Falls Track Closure from the 30th January 2024
The Department of Conservation will be upgrading multiple structures along the Wairere Falls Track. This work is expected to take up to 18 weeks.
Whilst this work is being completed the track will be closed from Mondays to Fridays for public safety and to allow the contractors to carry out their work safety. DOC will endeavour to have the track open for most weekends for public use.
This closure will also affect track users wanting to access the Wairere Falls Track from the North/South Track.

19/12/2023

21/11/2023

08/11/2023

Since christmas is just around the corner, check out our spectacular festive display at the isite and don’t forget to get a snap in our wonderful gingerbread house!
If you haven’t already done so, register at the isite for our annual Christmas parade on Saturday 2nd December, 11am 🎄🎅

01/11/2023

Christmas is just around the corner! 🎅🎄🎁

21/09/2023

Happy International Hobbit Day!

We wish all who are visiting The Shire for this evening’s festivities a wonderful time celebrating Bilbo and Frodo’s birthdays 🍻

Are you quite ready for an adventure? Celebrate a bountiful harvest with Hobbiton™ Movie Set at the Summer Harvest Festival on Friday 9th and Saturday 10th of February 2024.

Explore The Summer Harvest Festival event and book at www.hobbitontours.com/experiences/summer-harvest

11/09/2023

Board member Tim Hampton (left), general manager Steve Edwards and board chair Lynette Stanley represented the Matamata Chamber of Commerce at the national chambers’ annual conference in Hamilton. A highlight was a tour and banquet at Hobbiton Movie Set.

24/07/2023

The Matamata isite has some wonderful new material from our partners Matamata Historical Society.
This includes a brochure on the jewel in the crown – Firth Tower Museum – plus postcards and membership opportunities within the society.
The isite is also stocking bargain-priced books on behalf of the society including Historic Matamata; Matamata, Growth of a Town, 1885-1985; Matamata Ballot Farms & Families; and Matamata Women, 1824-1992.
Limited stock
Don’t miss out

27/06/2023

Locals Tours Are Returning To The Shire!
Operating Thursdays, Fridays selected Saturdays throughout the month of July 2023.


Hobbiton Movie Set will be welcoming Matamata residents through the farm gates and into the Village of Hobbiton for a special rate of $20 per person with children under 8 years old free with a paying adult. 100% of the funds raised from ticket sales will be donated to the Matamata Fire Service.

This is an opportunity for locals to experience the real Middle-earth at Hobbiton Movie Set that brings travelers from around the world to the heart of the Mighty Waikato region in rural Matamata. Residents who are up for the adventure, will explore the lush pastures of The Shire on a guided walking tour around the enchanting village of Hobbiton as featured in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit Trilogies.

Locals Tours are an initiative run by Hobbiton Movie Set to share the slice of Middle-earth in Matamata resident’s own backyard and give back to the supportive local community.

In past years, Locals Tours have been a huge success with Hobbiton Movie Set donating to local charities and organizations including; St John, Pohlen Hospital, Matamata Community Health Shuttle, Matamata Community Patrol and more.

General Manager Tourism Shayne Forrest says “It is great to be able to offer these tours so our valued locals can share in the magic of The Shire while contributing back to their own community”.

Matamata residents can book these tours by visiting the Matamata isite at 45 Broadway, Matamata with proof of address.

31/05/2023

Fielday tickets are available at the Matamata isite! 🐮🚜
come on down to 45 broadway Matamata.
for any enquiries feel free to contact us on 07)8887260
[email protected]

29/05/2023

registrations close this Friday!
TWLIGHT ON THE GREEN ✨✨
Now taking registrations online or can visit the Matamata isite.

https://matamatanz.co.nz/

27/04/2023

TWLIGHT ON THE GREEN ✨
now taking registrations online or can visit the Matamata isite.
https://matamatanz.co.nz/

22/02/2023

Initiated by Matamata Chamber of Commerce, the Broadway banners – Welcome to Matamata and Hauraki Rail Trail – are back up again thanks to King Electrical, with support from COMAG and Waharoa Transport

13/02/2023

https://www.facebook.com/100064551557532/posts/558918179603229/?d=n

12/02/2023

Good morning everyone. We hope you are all safe and dry!

Just a wee update on the Intercity buses-
Please see below.

All tickets are refundable or transferrable.

07/02/2023

Work at the iconic Matamata isite!

The Matamata i-Site is looking for a new Visitor Information Centre Manager who is passionate about customer service to join their team.

06/02/2023

Another opportunity to gain some certificates for FREE!
Information evenings on the 8th of Feb and 15th of Feb.

03/02/2023

THAT WEEKEND IS GOING AHEAD THIS WEEKEND!!!

Here is your full lineup + set times including The Veronicas, Luude, Avantdale Bowling Club and The Black Seeds coming to party! 🌈🦄👯‍♀️

Less than 400 tickets are left, you deserve this after a chaotic week.. come dance with us! 👀

- One day passes from $129

- Two day passes from $189

- Two day passes + camping from $229

Pre-pitched prem tent & Teepee options via bio - Laybuy available.

Return buses running from Tauranga City Centre & Matamata i-Site available as add ons through your TF account.

Weather forecast is looking really good ☀️

GROUP PASS DEAL

4 x Two Day Pass for $600 + BF
$150 per ticket
20% discount 4 x 2 Day Music & Camping Pass for $800 + BF
Works out to be $200 per ticket
22% discount

02/02/2023

PSA:
A bit late as we were only just informed but the rubbish collection is in fact today (Friday), not tomorrow. If you didn't manage to get your pink bags out, they will do a pick up tomorrow morning, but your wheelie bins will have to wait another 2 weeks.

19/01/2023

The wonderful Matamata Chamber of Commerce Christmas tree has been taken down for another year.
Thanks to Wade Linnell, King electrical, J Swap Contractors, Waharoa Transport, COMAG, Jane Belton and Dave Harris.
The Christmas motifs along Broadway are also being taken down, and replaced by Matamata Chamber of Commerce and Hauraki Rail Trail banners, thanks to King Electrical and COMAG.
Let’s do it all again in December!

17/01/2023

Hello everyone 👋

The Matamata isite will be opening at 9.30am on Wednesday 17th January instead of 9am. See you then 🤗

02/12/2022

An item has been handed in to I-SITE staff that was found at the twilight markets. Feel free to pop into the I-SITE for its safe return.