Matariki Motor Lodge

Executive Studio with super king bed.

Hours of operation

The office is open from 8.00am until 8.30pm 7 days a week.

Months of operation

All Year

Phone number

Matariki Motor Lodge is the superior accommodation choice in Te Awamutu where you can rest relax and unwind. Whether you are travelling for business, as a family or individual we have the accommodation to suit your needs.

As Te Awamutu’s newest motel, Matariki Motor Lodge offers modern and stylish accommodation with additional touches including hush double glazing, air conditioning and unlimited high-speed internet. The 5 One Bedroom Units and 9 Studios at Matariki Motor Lodge are all designed with your comfort, practicality and budget in mind. Te Awamutu Motel with Studio’s designed for business or single travellers to One Bedroom Units for families, all our rooms are furnished with Smart Televisions, Kitchenettes and everything you need for a perfect stay. Our options also include wheelchair accessible rooms. Office hours 8.00am - 8.30pm.

Pricing

$159 - 179 (Adult)

Proximity to Airport:

Hamilton Airport is a 15 minute drive north of our location.

Proximity to Town:

We are located within Te Awamutu, 2 minute drive to CBD.

Proximity To Coach Terminal:

The Main bus stop is located by the rose gardens, 3 minute drive/ 25 minute walk from Matariki Motor Lodge.

Parking:

1 carpark / unit available onsite, no charge. Additional vehicles/trailers to be notified in advance.

View all places to stay

Hamilton Gardens

Hamilton Gardens

From ancient Egypt to a 21-century Concept Garden. Admission to the enclosed gardens requires a paid entry fee for visitors who live outside of Hamilton, with children under 16 years of age free. Unlike any botanical garden, our unique attraction is rated among the top 3 things to do in New Zealand and is in the top 1% of attractions globally on Tripadvisor. Discover the magic of Hamilton Gardens with one of our tours. Whether you're a first-time explorer or a returning visitor, this immersive journey unveils fascinating tales, discovering the cultural significance woven into every petal and pathway.  Or opt for an Audio Guide to enjoy a narrated journey through the ages and across the continents, exploring at your own pace. 

Phillip Bartlett

2026/2027 New Zealand Photography Workshops and Tours: Custom Experience

Taking a private photography tour allows you to choose an itinerary which best suits your schedule, photographic interests and physical capabilities. Imagine the uniqueness of exploring the South Island by helicopter, photographing in locations only a privileged few ever see. Maybe even trek along remote New Zealand tracks, many of which are unknown by visitors, taking you from secret valleys to mountain wildernesses. Whether you are looking for a trip just for yourself, or have a group to organise an expedition for, we would love to help you get the most out of your photography in New Zealand. To learn more please click on the link.

Camjet (2011) Ltd

Camjet - 60 Minute Ecological Tour (Slower Speed)

Camjet is certainly an amazing jet boat New Zealand experience along the mighty Waikato River. Therefore, you can enjoy the stunning and breathtaking scenery as you travel via jet boat from Cambridge to the base of the Karapiro hydro power station. Learn about the history of the region as your tour guide or his manager has a diploma in environmental management. Therefore, his knowledge for the flora and fauna in the area is second to none. Bird species you may encounter during the Ecological Jet Boat New Zealand River Cruise may include: fantail, kingfisher, tui, harrier hawk, New Zealand falcon, heron, shag, mallard. Also, you will see many fish species also, koi, rainbow trout, brown trout, mullet and many more.

Riverside Adventures Bike Hire and Shuttle Service

You don't need to worry about transport or gear while you're here. Whether you're on one of our tours or doing your own thing, our shuttle service is available to pick up and drop off any adventurers at any river trail or alternate point in our surrounding areas. If you're after gear hire, we have you covered too! We've got regular bikes, e-bikes and accessories to really make a day of it. Shuttle service- Te Awa River Ride- Hauraki Rail Trail- The Timber Trail Bike & e-Bike HireAvailable from our shop at the Velodrome in Cambridge

Malcolm Photography

Aerobatic Flight Experience

Play in 3D! Loop, Roll, Slide and Experience the edge-of-the-envelope flying that is aerobatics. Can you handle 30 minutes of adrenaline rush? FREE Youtube in-cockpit video of your flight experience to share with friends.

Te Whare Taonga o Te Awamutu Museum

Archaeology: Beneath Your Feet Exhibition

This exhibition invites visitors to explore the Waipā District as a living cultural heartland, where archaeology offers insight into centuries of Māori life, movement, and relationship with the river. Through artefacts, landscapes, and stories, it reveals how the past continues to shape identity, memory, and place in the present.

All things to do

This website helps visitors connect with providers of great tourism experiences. It is not intended to give any assurance that any particular provider complies with its safety obligations. Users should seek more information from the provider concerned. While Hamilton & Waikato Tourism will do its utmost to ensure the information contained within this website is accurate, Hamilton & Waikato Tourism accepts no responsibility or liability for any errors, omissions, offers or details of any information or operator listings. Prices, timetables and other details or terms of business may change without notice. The information included in this website is not advice and does not imply any endorsement by Hamilton & Waikato Tourism.