Matamata travel guide

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You're Going to Love Matamata

With a population of 6,306, Matamata is a must-see destination in Waikato, New Zealand. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Matamata to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Matamata

Matamata in August
Estimated hotel price
$95
1 night at 3-star hotel
Matamata in August
Estimated hotel price
$95
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Matamata

Plane

Although Matamata doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Hamilton (HLZ), which is located 38 km from Matamata. Auckland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Air China, Etihad Airways and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest flight to Matamata from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 14h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Matamata is to pick up a car hire from Auckland, which is about 139 km from Matamata. You’ll find branches of Autounion Car Rental and Mode Car & Camper Rentals, among others, in Auckland.

Plane

Although Matamata doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Hamilton (HLZ), which is located 38 km from Matamata. Auckland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Air China, Etihad Airways and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest flight to Matamata from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 14h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Matamata is to pick up a car hire from Auckland, which is about 139 km from Matamata. You’ll find branches of Autounion Car Rental and Mode Car & Camper Rentals, among others, in Auckland.

Airports near Matamata

Airlines serving Matamata

Lufthansa
Good (4,674 reviews)
KLM
Good (845 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,628 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,255 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,582 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,602 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,109 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,983 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,993 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (812 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (931 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (412 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,759 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (528 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (189 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (772 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Matamata

Most booked hotels in Matamata

Matamata Central Motel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$192+
Tower Road Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$125+
Maple Lodge Motel
1 star
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$105+
Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park
0 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$96+
Horse And Jockey Inn
2 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
$107+

Hiring a car in Matamata

Expect to pay $2.72 per litre in Matamata (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $32.62 and $43.49.

Expect to pay $2.72 per litre in Matamata (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $32.62 and $43.49.