Matamata Market and Craft Fair

Time

Sat 12 Sep 2026, 7:30am - 12:30pm

Sat 10 Oct 2026, 7:30am - 12:30pm

Sat 14 Nov 2026, 7:30am - 12:30pm

Sat 12 Dec 2026, 7:30am - 12:30pm

Restrictions

All Ages

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Matamata Market and Craft Fair is an open-air Market offering a huge variety of crafts, food, produce and more… The market promises toothsome goodies whether your palate is savoury or sweet.

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The Oar & Paddle

The Oarhouse

We are now able to offer our newly completed stand alone Chalet called The Oarhouse with a much envied aspect overlooking Lake Karapiro. It has two suites each with either one Californian bed plus one single or three single beds for up to 6 guests. Each suite has its own en-suite. There is a large lounge / dining room with schist fireplace, full kitchen, separate laundry, carport and extensive decking overlooking the lake. We feel The Oar House would not be out of place amongst New Zealand’s finest.

Opal Hot Springs

Opal Hot Springs

Set on six hectares of peaceful, park-like grounds, Opal Hot Springs offers a relaxing escape for families, couples, and groups. Enjoy naturally heated mineral pools, private soaking options, open green spaces, and a fun waterslide for kids. Accommodation includes cosy cabins, modern motel units, and powered or non-powered campsites. Just 6km from Matamata, it’s an ideal base for exploring Hobbiton, Wairere Falls, local trails and the wider region. From peaceful morning dips to golden hour soaks, Opal Hot Springs invites you to slow down, reconnect, and enjoy genuine Kiwi hospitality.

Tower Road Motel

Tower Road Motel

Tower Road Motel offers comfortable and spacious Hobbiton accommodation in Matamata, just minutes from the world-famous Hobbiton Movie Set. Our motel provides a relaxing and convenient base for visitors exploring the Waikato region. Guests enjoy free WIFI, convenient parking directly outside their room and well-appointed units with kitchen facilities available. Located close to Matamata town centre cafés, Wairere Falls and the historic Firth Tower Museum, Tower Road Motel is perfectly positioned for travellers exploring the central North Island. Whether visiting Hobbiton or travelling between Auckland, Rotorua and Tauranga, enjoy friendly Kiwi hospitality and a comfortable stay in a quiet Matamata location.

O'Reilly's Motel

14 modern and spacious fully self-contained units, serviced daily. Bubble baths in 7 units. Sauna, continental & cooked breakfast. Fully catered conference facilities for up to 30 people. O'Reilly's is located 2min from the town centre, 40min to Rotorua, Hamilton and Tauranga, and 1hr 45min drive to Auckland. Matamata is in the heart of rich fertile Waikato dairy farmland and boasts some of NZ's foremost thoroughbred horse breeders and trainers. Matamata is the location of the Hobbiton movie set which is open for tours daily. Other local activities include gliding, sky diving, hot pools, bush walks, golf, and horse racing. Check out our website for further detail and online reservations.

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Mighty River Domain,Lake Karapiro

The Mighty River Domain at Lake Karapiro is situated six kilometres south of Cambridge in the Waipa District. Our 18 hectare domain is open for public access all year round. With a range of facilities, it's the perfect location for aquatic and land-based events. Our world-class Sir Don Rowlands Centre can be hired for family, community, national and international events. We also offer affordable outdoor recreation activities and accommodation including camping, cabins and lodges. There are several walking tracks nearby including the internationally significant Maungatautari Ecological Island Reserve which features a 16 metre high forest canopy viewing tower, a 600 year old rata and flourishing native species.

Tower Road Motel

Tower Road Motel can offer clean, quiet and a garden setting motel for guests to enjoy and relax. Five studio units and Two 1 bedroom units make the motel ideal for groups to book the whole complex. Free WI-Fi available in every unit. Tower Road Motel is ideal for use as a base to visit other NZ destinations. Visit our website, or find us on Tripadvisor, TravelBug or our Facebook page. There are many attractions to visit while in Matamata including the Firth Tower Heritage Museum the Wairere Fall, Hobbition Movie Set to name a few. We can offer 7 golf courses within a 30 minute drive from Tower Road Motel and some great shops. Matamata is a growing town, so come and see for yourself!

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