Title: Founders Park in Matamata | Expedia.co.uk [Founders Park Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Founders-Park-Hotels.0-l553248621563668425-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Matamata](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Matamata.d6320926.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Matamata](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Matamata.d6320926.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Founders Park Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Founders-Park.d553248621563668425.Car-Hire-Guide)[Matamata Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Matamata.d6320926.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Founders Park ## Visit Founders Park Activities [Matamata travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Matamata.dx6320926) --- --- ### Popular places to visit ![New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6320368/cbfda71a-3d86-4a45-988f-3cca0d216b57.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hobbiton Movie Set 4.5/5(13 reviews) Enjoy a trip to Hobbiton Movie Set, a well-known attraction in Matamata. Discover the area's hot springs and cafes. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hobbiton-Movie-Set-Matamata.d6320368.Attraction) ![A super cool hike that leads to a big waterfall! There is a lookout deck that gives a great view! There were plenty of spots to have lunch or something up here! #adventure #newzealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532610906/d762e037-db91-4d8a-98e2-ba88a7bf14be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wairere Falls Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Wairere Falls during your travels in Okauia. You can enjoy the cafes while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wairere-Falls-Hamilton.d553248621532610906.Attraction) ![McLaren Falls Park have a few great walking traks. The best is definitely Glow Worm Track where when the sun goes down you can see this strange little lights all over the woods. We loved it so if you will be somewhere near this place check it out! #TakeaHike](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635922701280/29b72861-4417-4fdf-9221-68e51fc946de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mclaren Falls Park 5/5(1 review) Explore the great outdoors at Mclaren Falls Park, a lovely green space in Omanawa. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mclaren-Falls-Park-Tauranga.d553248635922701280.Attraction) #### Wairere Falls 4.5/5(2 reviews) Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Wairere Falls during your travels in Matamata. Discover the area's hot springs and cafes. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wairere-Falls-Matamata.d553248621526967453.Attraction) #### Firth Tower Museum You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Firth Tower Museum during your travels in Matamata. Discover the area's hot springs and cafes. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Firth-Tower-Museum-Hamilton.d553248621562625558.Attraction) #### Matamata Golf Club Enjoy a round of golf in Okauia at Matamata Golf Club. Discover the area's hot springs and cafes. 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