New Zealand Hotels

Hobbiton Movie Set is 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from central Matamata, and is a popular place to see during your stay. If you'd also like to explore some of the parks in Matamata, head to Founders Park and Maungatautari Ecological Island.

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing head to Sky Tower— just one of the monuments in Auckland Central Business District. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander.

You might want to head out to Aoraki / Mount Cook for some fresh mountain air and a bird's-eye view of Mount Cook.

Immerse yourself in nature and spend the day at Mount Cook National Park, located 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from central Mount Cook. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Tasman Glacier, located nearby.

Why not relax on the waterfront and snap some great vacation pics at Milford Sound when visiting Fiordland National Park.

You can stroll along Lyttelton Harbour for relaxing water views when you're in Lyttelton. It's also full of great shops and cafes, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander.