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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Family Kitchenette Chalet | Terrace/patio

"The room was comfortable. However, we arrived late and had challenges finding a parking spot near the rooms. Also, the hotel is very close to farmland. I was woken up very early to cows wanting breakfast. "

SAR 234 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Apr - 29 Apr

Deluxe Studio | Living area | 50-inch Smart TV with satellite channels, TV, Netflix

"Gorgeous place to stay. Room was large with huge bed and living area. Big well equipped bathroom. Short drive to town for some dinner. Staff were extremely friendly and a pleasure to deal with. Great spot to stay when heading out to see the glow worm caves. "

SAR 376 total

includes taxes & fees

1 May - 2 May

"It was good value and very comfortable "

SAR 208 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Apr - 29 Apr

"Property was very tidy, and customer service was amazing. Very quite and close to nature feeling. "

SAR 376 total

includes taxes & fees

3 May - 4 May

"neat and tidy. gd price"

SAR 335 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Apr - 27 Apr

"Excellent place for an overnight stay. Meals in restaurant were delicious with good portion sizes. Twin room small but adequate. Beds comfortable. TV not working. Free continental breakfast was a lovely surprise. Will definitely stay again. "

" Well run motel. Good parking. Nice unit with functional kitchen and excellent, spacious bathroom. Very convenient to Waitomo Caves and Kiwi House. Could walk into town for meals."

SAR 402 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Apr - 30 Apr

Cave Holiday Motel | Free WiFi, bed sheets

"Property was nice but maybe a bit overrated and expensive for what we got. Eg captains chairs in lunge , rattan was worn and covered up. Not comfortable."

SAR 574 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Apr - 29 Apr