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
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 Melbourne and takes around 19h 30m.
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.
Airlines serving Matamata
Where to stay in popular areas of Matamata
Most booked hotels in Matamata
Hiring a car in Matamata
Expect to pay $2.71 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 $32.44 and $43.25.