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!

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Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery

Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery

3 out of 5
12 Ruru Street Piopio Waikato
$63 nightly
The price is $73 total per night from Mar 27 to Mar 28
$73 total
Mar 27 - Mar 28
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Piopio. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews.
8.8/10 Excellent! (210 reviews)
Spotless roomand facilities, great staff. Communal kitchen and lounge area were a fabulous bonus. And toast, cereal and coffee at any time in the kitchen.

Reviewed on Feb 22, 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
$51 nightly
The price is $59 total per night from Mar 27 to Mar 28
$59 total
Mar 27 - Mar 28
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Waitomo Caves. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Caveworld ...
Waitomo Village Chalets Home of Kiwipaka
Waitomo Lodge

Waitomo Lodge

2 out of 5
62 Te Kumi Rd Te Kuiti Waikato
$93 nightly
The price is $106 total per night from Mar 10 to Mar 11
$106 total
Mar 10 - Mar 11
Total with taxes and fees
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. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (258 reviews)
Very large room with big deck. Huge bed and sitting area. Kitchenette was nice. However property is very dated. The room wasn’t clean. Worm found in bed. Cobwebs everywhere. Ants in the kitchenette that got into our food. Light fixture full of dead bugs. We didn’t expect anything fancy but we at ...

Reviewed on Mar 3, 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 WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Woodlyn Park ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (259 reviews)
Great design need a bit updating.

Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026

Woodlyn Park
Waitomo Woodlyn Park Waitanic Captains Unit S1

Waitomo Woodlyn Park Waitanic Captains Unit S1

Waitomo Waikato
Stay at this houseboat in Waitomo Caves. Enjoy patios. Popular attractions Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Woodlyn Park are located nearby.
6.6/10 (4 reviews)
Quirky fun place to stay for a night. Clean bedding and towels. Comfy beds.

Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025

Waitomo Woodlyn Park Waitanic Captains Unit S1
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 vacation home in Awakino. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and in-room fireplaces. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (150 reviews)
Location and Bach were great. Would be a great place to stay with family or friends

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

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