Matamata

Matamata (Māori: [ˈmataˌmata]) is a town in the Waikato, New Zealand and located on State Highway 27. It is part of the Matamata-Piako District and is near the Kaimai Ranges. It is the home of Hobbit Movie Set in the Peter Jackson movie set of Lord of the Rings.

Matamata
Matamata information centre
Coordinates: 37°49′S 175°46′E
Country	New Zealand
Region	Waikato
Territorial authority	Matamata-Piako District
Ward	Matamata Ward
Electorate	Waikato
Government
• Territorial Authority	Matamata-Piako District Council
• Regional council	Waikato Regional Council
• Mayor	Ash Tanner[1]
Area [2]
• Total	6.15 km2 (2.37 sq mi)
Elevation	63 m (207 ft)
Population  (June 2023)[3]
• Total	9,130
• Density	1,500/km2 (3,800/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+12 (NZST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+13 (NZDT)
Postcode	3400
Area code	07