Te Miro Mountain Bike Park

Trail grade:

Grade 2-5

Te Miro Mountain Bike Park, 20 minutes north-east of Cambridge, is a mountain biking area in the Waikato that's proving popular with a wide range of riders.

Built by Te Miro Mountain Bike Club for the enjoyment of their members and other like-minded individuals, Te Miro Mountain Bike Park offers a variety of terrain and tracks to suit active families as well as hard-core enthusiasts.

With trail names such as 'Big Red', 'Ready or Not' and 'Kaimai Kurla', the tracks are sure to be entertaining - some with technical single track sections and steep downhills, others with large sweeping berms or lake side trails.

Native and exotic forest surrounds the park's trails, providing not only great infrastructure but also picturesque scenery and plenty of interesting places to stop for a breather.

Highlights

- Native and exotic forest trails
- Stunning views over the reservoir lake and surrounding farmland
- Optional jumps and rollers
- Challenging technical sections

Pricing

Free

Hobbiton Movie Set

Hobbiton™ Movie Set Tours

Experience Middle-earth with a visit to the Hobbiton Movie Set, featured in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit films. Your guided tour starts with a drive through our picturesque 1,250 acre sheep farm with spectacular views across to the Kaimai Ranges. Journey past the colourful Hobbit Hole™ doors that scatter the hillsides, including the iconic Bag End, home of Bilbo and Frodo Baggins, before arriving at Bagshot Row™ for a glimpse of the interior of a humble Hobbit’s home. Continue along the pathways past The Millhouse, across the double-arch stone bridge and into the world-famous Green Dragon™ Inn, where you will enjoy a complimentary, exclusive beverage Hobbit™ Southfarthing™ range to conclude your Middle-earth adventure.

Hobbiton Movie Set

Hobbiton™ Movie Set Evening Banquet Tour

Experience Hobbiton™ Movie Set as you have never seen it before with a guided tour through The Shire™ at dusk. Your tour guide will escort you through the 12 acre site, recounting fascinating stories and anecdotes about the trilogies. The tour concludes at The Green Dragon™ Inn with a complimentary beverage from our exclusive Hobbit™ Southfarthing™ range. Enter the Green Dragon dining room where the tables will be heaving with traditional Hobbit fare and, as is the tradition in the Shire, second helpings are encouraged. To conclude this premium experience, guests will re-join their guide to make their way back through the wandering paths of the Shire.

Rotor Work

Hamilton Helicopter Experiences

The Waikato offers a mixture of picturesque coastlines and stunning farmlands. Experience the magnificent feeling of flying over some of New Zealand’s best scenery, whether it’s the breathtaking coastlines, including the surf famous black sandy beaches of Raglan, the untouched beauty of the rugged west coast, or flying above the Waikato river trails. Take a ride with our experienced helicopter pilot, Sam. He has close to 2,500 hours of flying of highly skilful agricultural and commercial operations. The HQ Rotor Work base in Kihikihi currently operates an AS350, a stable, high performance helicopter with comfortable seating for 5 passengers ideal for this type of work.

Hobbiton Movie Set

Hobbiton™ Movie Set Second Breakfast Tour

Make the first footsteps in the morning dew on the Movie Set as part of our first tour of the day. Your tour guide will escort you through the 12 acre movie set, recounting fascinating details from filming the trilogies and pointing out the most iconic sites and scenes. After a visit to The Green Dragon™ Inn where you will be offered a complimentary beverage from our exclusive Hobbit™ Southfarthing™ range, follow your guide back over the double arch stone bridge to The Millhouse, just across the water from The Green Dragon Inn, where you will be treated to a breakfast spread fit for a Hobbit. After you've had your fill, it's time to make your way back to The Shire's Rest, after all, this is only the second of a Hobbit's seven daily meals.

Firth Tower Reserve and Museum

Firth Tower Reserve and Museum

The Firth Tower was built in 1882 by Josiah Clifton Firth to provide a lookout over the country side. It was also used as the estate office and sleeping quarters for single men. The tower stands on rising ground commanding an extensive view of the surrounding country. The Firth Tower Historical Reserve is administered by the Matamata-Piako District Council and museum exhibits and displays are the work of the Matamata Historical Society. The Heritage Centre houses the archives of the Matamata area.

Resolution Retreats

Resolution Retreats

We have designed our programmes based on research and experience in bringing diet, exercise, treatments, therapies, therapists and education together in such a way that gives our guests the best results and the greatest opportunity to improve their lives. Do you or someone you know struggle with weight loss, getting healthy, changing health habits or struggling to lose those pesky last few kilos? Are you just not getting the results you desire? Are you losing motivation or are considering some of the more invasive and extreme weight loss measures? You're not in it alone - we can help you, all whilst having a fabulous luxury retreat experience. We are so confident in our programmes, that weight loss is guaranteed while you're with us.

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