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.
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.
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.
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.