Matamata Wildlife Viewing

photo by Real Traveler Kyle & Dan

Looking for vacation ideas based on your interests? The following are travel blogs about wildlife viewing in Matamata selected for quality by our editorial team and other travelers to help plan your vacation or holiday.

see top trip blogs

Wildlife Viewing Trip Blogs

New Zealand, Matamata: Two Hobbits from London Dancing in The Shire | Oct 22 07'

by Kyle & Dan a real traveler from London, on vacation in Matamata

"There were people whose prime responsibility was to corral sheep away from the film locations, and Sean Astin sometimes got involved"

Matamata was situated on New Zealand's North Island, and was our first brush with something "Lord of the Rings" in the country. For those of you wh... Continue reading »

Nearby Wildlife Viewing Trip Blogs

Exploring Rotorua | Feb 05 07'

by Roseannas travels a 28 year old female from Prince Rupert, on vacation in Rotorua

"Private beach"

We've been in Rotorua now for a couple of days. We called Stray (the tour company) to book our bus out of here, but unfortunately we can't ge... Continue reading »
RotoVegas | Jun 17 07'

by It's A Beautiful World a 28 year old female from New Castle, on vacation in Rotorua

"Pretty sure whoever decided on the nickname has never been to Los Vegas!"

Since I was already so far north for the Hamilton match, I decided to take a few days to travel before heading back to Wellington. That is, after a... Continue reading »
Swimming with the Dolphins | Mar 06 06'

by smb6448 a real traveler, on vacation in Mount Maunganui

"A "screaming" day as they would say here! :) I leave New Zealand a contented woman!"

YES! Dawn came with clear skies and calm seas so that I was able to go out on the Gemini Galaxsea! It is a 60'... Continue reading »
They don't mention the smell in the Guide Books! | Mar 17 07'

by Ben & Lorna a 25 year old male traveling as a couple from Carshalton, on vacation in Rotorua

Wow - Sulphur really does stink!! Anyway, following our 500km drive from the Bay of Islands, we arrived in Rotorua which is situated towards the... Continue reading »
"Whiffy....Who Dropped One?" | Mar 22 07'

by Travelling Lousies! a traveling as a couple from Leicester, on vacation in Rotorua

"the fact that the men were slightly fit and had their bums on show also kept the entertainment up - well for some of us!"

This thing is going to time out in a minute so the writing might just stop and you'll have to hold on with baited breath for the installment about... Continue reading »

« Previous 1 2 Next »

Top Matamata Deals

Matamata Travel Experiences

New Zealand, Rotorua: Sheep and Smelly Thermal Wo...

The infamous hydrothermal area of Rotorua was the next destination on our campervan trip around New Zealand. The town was situated near t... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler Kyle & Dan
Napier, Taupo and Rotorua

It was yet another gloomy looking day when we made our way from Picton onto the ferry bound for the north island. we were a bit concerned... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler Mad Sal
A Thermal Wonderland

Rotorua Lake is practically unusable. According to the literature 50 years ago this lake was crystal clear and a paradise for birds... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler turutia
The Road to Rotorua

Today began with an 8am departure south via the Southern Motorway through the sprawling suburbs of South Auckland and Manukau City. ... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler Mrs P s Travels
Ross and Russ

Do you ever wonder whether there is someone out there who looks exactly like you and even more freakier, maybe even have characteristics... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler Ivy