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
Stay at this motel in Piopio. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews.
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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
Stay at this hotel in Waitomo Caves. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Caveworld ...
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Waitomo Village Chalets Home of Kiwipaka
Waitomo Lodge

Waitomo Lodge

2 out of 5
62 Te Kumi Rd Te Kuiti Waikato
Stay at this motel in Te Kuiti. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
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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 WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Woodlyn Park ...
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Te Tiro Accommodation

Te Tiro Accommodation

2 out of 5
970 Te Anga Rd Waitomo Caves Waikato
Stay at this cottage in Waitomo Caves. Enjoy free parking, a garden, and a picnic area. Popular attractions Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Aranui Cave are located ...
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