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Hobbiton Movie Set
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The Hobbiton Movie Set used in the Lord of the Rings and the Hobbit movies attracts visitors from around the world. Guided tours take you through the entire set, finishing up at the Green Dragon pub.
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Te Aroha Mineral Spas
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For motor caravanners who enjoy a soak in a luxury spa, the Te Aroha Mineral Spas is a real hidden gem! Enjoy a private spa, with a luxurious massage and beauty treatment, and then park overnight for free in their car park.
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Firth Tower Museum
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The Firth Tower Museum is in a rural area just out of Matamata. In addition to restored historic buildings and artefacts, powered sites are available for motor caravanners.
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Hetana St PDS
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The Hetana St PDS is in central Matamata, and also offers free overnight parking for self-contained motor caravanners.
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Tirau-Okoraire Rest Area
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The Tirau-Okoraire Rest Area is a large layover off the southern end of State Highway 27. It's a great place to stop for a break, with plenty of room for even the largest vans.
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Walton-Totara Reserve
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The Walton-Totara Reserve is roughly halfway along State Highway 27 and reasonably secluded from the road but mature trees.
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Morrinsville Recreation Ground and PDS
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Morrinsville has its own thermal pools as part of a large recreation area and carpark. Overnight parking is allowed by the council, and a public dump station and fresh water is also provided.
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Matamata-Piako District Council Carpark
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The Matamata-Piako District Council have made their carpark in Te Aroha available for overnight parking for Motor Caravanners in self-contained vans. It is a seal area at the back of the council buildings, and backing onto farmland.
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Matamata Club
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The Matamata Club offers restaurant meals and also allow self-contained motor caravanners to park overnight.
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Rapurapu Reserve
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Rapurapu Reserve is a large open reserve located alongside a river, and is available for self-contained motor caravanners to park overnight.
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Opal Hot Springs and Holiday Park
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The Opal Hot Springs and Holiday Park has both public and private thermal pools as well as powered sites for motor caravanners
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Boyd Car Park - Te Aroha
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Self-contained Motor Caravanners can park overnight at the Boyd Car Park - which provides parking for the Te Aroha Netball Club, and other recreation activities.
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Te Aroha Holiday Park
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Te Aroha Holiday Park is located at the base of Mt Te Aroha, and offers both a thermal pool and a spa, as well as some great childrens play areas.
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