Things to Do
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Sky Dive Waikato | |
| Matamata Airfield, SH27, Matamata | ||
| p | 0508 SKYDIVE / (07) 888 8763 | |
| w | http://www.freefall.co.nz/ | |
| Jump tandem or solo! Advanced training. Photos, videos, souvenirs, minibus and accommodation. The staff at SkyDive Waikato are highly qualified professionals. There is a high emphasis on safety and only the best equipment is used. Jumping seven days, weather permitting. | ||
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Gliding | |
| p | (07) 888 5972 | |
| w | www.glidingmatamata.co.nz | |
| Up-drafts from the Kaimai Ranges create ideal conditions for gliding, making Matamata a world-renowned gliding site. Scenic flights are available by arrangement. | ||
| Hobbiton Movie Set Tour | ||
| p | (07) 888 6838 | |
| e |
mailto:office@hobbitontours.com?subject=iSITE%20web%20enquiry | |
| w |
www.hobbitontours.com | |
| Guided daily tours are available ex Matamata and Rotorua to the original Hobbiton movie set from The Lord of the Rings trilogy. The set is how you will be seeing it in the new films, The Hobbit. Tours depart from the Matamata i-SITE or from The Shire. | ||
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Kaimai Cheese Cafe | |
| Hawes Street | ||
| p | (07) 888 8490 | |
| f |
(07) 888 5996 | |
| e | mailto:info@kaimai.co.nz?subject=iSITE%20web%20enquiry | |
| w |
www.kaimai.co.nz | |
| A new ‘top shelf’ specialty cheese producer making genuinely ‘natural’ cheeses. The Kaimai building is a replica of an old historic 1920’s Butter Factory. Relax and enjoy a lovely meal or snack, watch the cheese making process, then sample and purchase some of our sensational cheese or gourmet items. | ||
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Opal Hot Springs | |
| Okauia Springs Road, RD1, Matamata | ||
| p | (07) 888 8198 Reservations: 0800 800 198 | |
| f |
(07) 888 5813 | |
| e |
mailto:info@opalhotsprings.co.nz?subject=iSITE%20web%20enquiry | |
| w | www.opalhotsprings.co.nz | |
| Situated six kilometres out of Matamata, Opal Hot Springs is well known as a popular natural mineral pools complex. Offering a full range of accommodation from self-contained motel units to campervan, caravan and tent sites. All set in 15 acre park-like grounds, adjacent to Matamata Golf Course. | ||
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| Firth Tower Museum | ||
| 266 Tower Road | ||
| p | (07) 888 8369 | |
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Middle Earth Flying School | |
| Waharoa Airfield | ||
| p | 0274 840 635 - Malcolm Reynolds | |
| e |
mwreynolds@xtra.co.nz | |
| w |
www.middleearthflyingschool.co.nz | |
| Situated at the Waharoa Airfield, the Middle Earth Flying School trains for private pilots licences plus all other cortication required for CAA licences. Phone for an appointment to discuss your requirements. | ||
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