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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"Great stay, very clean and comfortable Liked sitting on the deck and river is a short walk away. "

AED 381 total

includes taxes & fees

19 May - 20 May

"Loved our stay. Area is beautiful and the host was amazing. "

AED 593 total

includes taxes & fees

22 May - 23 May

"So relaxing. We will definitely book again!"

"Really nice property with some great surroundings and local attractions."

AED 693 total

includes taxes & fees

11 May - 12 May

"Beautiful little retreat!"

AED 594 total

includes taxes & fees

11 May - 12 May

"Great spot, very local to all we wanted to do. Homemade bread, bacon & eggs were a enjoyable extra. Only problem was no lighting in the garage and the gas bottle for the bbq was empty, meaning a quick change of dinner plans."

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Cave Holiday Motel | Free WiFi, bed sheets

"Great location within 2 mins of the Waitomo caves. Great staff. Only issue was the train carriage moved a lot when you walked inside "

AED 453 total

includes taxes & fees

12 May - 13 May

"Great stay, very clean and comfortable Liked sitting on the deck and river is a short walk away. "

AED 381 total

includes taxes & fees

19 May - 20 May

"So relaxing. We will definitely book again!"

Recent reviews of Piopio hotels

5/5 Excellent

"Clean, quiet and comfy bed! perfect."

A verified traveler stayed at Waitomo Orchard Estate B&B

Posted 3 days ago

You can't get closer to the water if you tried

5/5 Excellent

You couldn’t get closer to the water if you tried …

"We have stayed here a few times over the past decade and each stay has been different. That’s because nature changes often and this spot is as close to beach nature as you can be and old classic kiwi bach next to an unspoilt New Zealand. Always so good :) "

A verified traveler from TAURANGA stayed at You can't get closer to the water if you tried

Posted 5 days ago