Piopio

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On the long drive between the Coromandel and New Plymouth I saw a sign for "Hobbit filming location" in Piopio. Swinging a right off the main road, 15km later through the most beautiful farmland and some gravel roads and I arrive at Hairy Feet Waitomo, a farm where the troll scenes from the Hobbit were shot. Getting to explore the farm with Suzy the owner was an incredible experience, not to mention seeing the exact spots where scenes were filmed. So glad I followed my instincts and turned right!
On the long drive between the Coromandel and New Plymouth I saw a sign for "Hobbit filming location" in Piopio. Swinging a right off the main road, 15km later through the most beautiful farmland and some gravel roads and I arrive at Hairy Feet Waitomo, a farm where the troll scenes from the Hobbit were shot. Getting to explore the farm with Suzy the owner was an incredible experience, not to mention seeing the exact spots where scenes were filmed. So glad I followed my instincts and turned right!
Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery

Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery

3 out of 5
12 Ruru Street Piopio Waikato
The price is HK$593 per night from 14 Feb to 15 Feb
HK$593
HK$682 total
14 Feb - 15 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Piopio. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews.
8.8/10 Excellent! (203 reviews)
Very quaint and quite setting. Absolutely loved the ambiance. Lots of character.

Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery
Waitomo Village Chalets Home of Kiwipaka

Waitomo Village Chalets Home of Kiwipaka

3 out of 5
Hotel Access Rd. Waitomo Caves
The price is HK$518 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
HK$518
HK$602 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Waitomo Caves. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Caveworld ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (232 reviews)
Rooms were clean and presentable. Staff accomodated with a very late checkin and early breakfast requirements. Only negative, not enough parking for number of units on site. Overall will definetely come again

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

Waitomo Village Chalets Home of Kiwipaka
Waitomo Lodge

Waitomo Lodge

2 out of 5
62 Te Kumi Rd Te Kuiti Waikato
The price is HK$731 per night from 12 Feb to 13 Feb
HK$731
HK$841 total
12 Feb - 13 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Te Kuiti. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (245 reviews)
Basic motel. Clean. Friendly check in.

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

Waitomo Lodge
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Woodlyn Park

Woodlyn Park

3.5 out of 5
1177 Waitomo Valley Road Waitomo Caves Waikato
Stay at this aparthotel in Waitomo Caves. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Woodlyn Park ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (257 reviews)
The receptionist was super kind , friendly and it was really easy to check in ... Wish the plane would look more cared for on the outside.. inside was nice, but outside looked very neglected.. But the overall experience was very, very nice 👍🙂

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Woodlyn Park
Effort Unit Waitanic Park Waitomo Woodlyn Park

Effort Unit Waitanic Park Waitomo Woodlyn Park

Waitomo Waikato
Stay at this houseboat in Waitomo Caves. Enjoy a picnic area. Popular attractions Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Woodlyn Park are located nearby.
6/10 (2 reviews)
The room felt damp and smelt musky. The property required maintenance and updating. Fun for little kids. Power point for tv a worry, with cords not safely plugged in

Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025

Effort Unit Waitanic Park Waitomo Woodlyn Park
MOKAU 'Number One'<br>Bach situated 5 minutes drive from Mokau<br>1 Briscoe st Awakino

MOKAU 'Number One'<br>Bach situated 5 minutes drive from Mokau<br>1 Briscoe st Awakino

Awakino Waikato
Stay at this holiday home in Awakino. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios and in-room fireplaces. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (147 reviews)
very unique place, unique stay and experience. the place is clean and has what we need.

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

MOKAU 'Number One'<br>Bach situated 5 minutes drive from Mokau<br>1 Briscoe st Awakino
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.