Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(
www.opalhotsprings.co.nz
; 257 Okauia Springs Rd; adult/child $8/4, 30min private spas $10/5;
9am-9pm)
Opal Hot Springs isn't nearly as glamorous as it sounds but it does have three
large thermal pools. Turn off just north of Firth Tower and follow the road for 2km.
There's a holiday park here too.
Sleeping
Broadway Motel & Miro
Court Villas
MOTEL $$$
( 07-888 8482;
www.broadwaymatamata.co.nz
;
128 Broadway; s $89-145, d $99-165, 2-bedroom
villa $265; )
This sprawling family-run motel complex has spread from a well-main-
tained older-style block to progressively newer and flasher blocks set back from the
street. The nicest are the chic apartment-style Miro Court villas.
Eating & Drinking
Workman's Cafe Bar
CAFE $$$
(
www.matamata-info.co.nz/workmans
; 52 Broadway; brunch $12-18, tapas $11, dinner $20-33;
9am-10pm Wed-Sun, 3-10pm Tue-Sun)
Truly eccentric (old transistor radios dangling from
the ceiling; a wall-full of art-deco mirrors; Johnny Cash on the stereo), this funky eatery
has built itself a reputation that extends beyond Matamata. It's also a decent bar later at
night.
Redoubt Bar & Eatery
PUB
(
www.redoubtbarandeatery.co.nz
;
48 Broadway; lunch $11-20, dinner $21-34; 11am-late Mon-Fri,
10am-late Sat & Sun)
Look forward to thin-crust pizzas named after LOTR, chowder,
steaks, a winning hash stack and live music every Friday. It's also a minishrine to all
things sporty and Matamata-related.
Information
Matamata i-SITE
( 07-888 7260;
www.matamatanz.co.nz
;
45 Broadway; 9am-5pm Mon-
Fri, to 3pm Sat & Sun)
Housed in a wonderful Hobbit gatehouse. Hobbiton tours also leave
from here.
Getting There & Away
