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Matamata is Hobbiton country, where the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit film set draws visitors from around the world to the rolling green farmland of the Waikato. Set beneath the Kaimai Range, the town has a strong base of thoroughbred studs, dairy farming and the rural services that support them. With about nine and a half thousand residents, Matamata blends a working farming town with one of New Zealand's best-known tourism drawcards.

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What is Matamata known for?

Matamata is Hobbiton country, where the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit film set draws visitors from around the world to the rolling green farmland of the Waikato. Set beneath the Kaimai Range, the town has a strong base of thoroughbred studs, dairy farming and the rural services that support them. With about nine and a half thousand residents, Matamata blends a working farming town with one of New Zealand's best-known tourism drawcards.

What region is Matamata in?

Matamata is in the Waikato region of New Zealand.

What is the population of Matamata?

Matamata has an estimated population of around 9,500 (Stats NZ estimate).

How many businesses are in Matamata?

List-It lists 60+ Matamata businesses across 13 categories, sourced from the NZ Companies Register (NZBN) and verified owner claims.

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