Title: Piopio Travel Guide: Best of Piopio, Waikato Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Piopio](https://expedia.co.uk/Piopio-Hotels.d6272432.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Piopio](https://expedia.co.uk/Piopio-Holiday-Rentals.d6272432.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Piopio Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Piopio.d6272432.Car-Hire-Guide)[Piopio Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Piopio.d6272432.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Piopio Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![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!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6272432/9c474d57-9843-4f46-8be7-de14498292ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6272432/9c474d57-9843-4f46-8be7-de14498292ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Piopio ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_6272432) - Top hotels in Piopio - Top Holiday Rentals in Piopio ![Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6240000/6233400/6233319/91b0c719_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery 12 Ruru Street Piopio Waikato £55 9 Mar - 10 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Piopio. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. 8.8/10 Excellent! (209 reviews) Spotless roomand facilities, great staff. Communal kitchen and lounge area were a fabulous bonus. And toast, cereal and coffee at any time in the kitchen. Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F03%2F2026&endDate=10%2F03%2F2026&selected=6233319&PinnedHotelID=6233319&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6272432) ![Waitomo Village Chalets Home of Kiwipaka](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19530000/19526500/19526472/e8d69099_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Waitomo Village Chalets Home of Kiwipaka Hotel Access Rd. Waitomo Caves £43 29 Mar - 30 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Waitomo Caves. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Caveworld ... 9/10 Wonderful! (239 reviews) Super nice staff, relaxed vibe, simple but clean, right by the worm caves, great restaurant walking distance. Perfect for a night! Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=19526472&PinnedHotelID=19526472&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6272432) ![Waitomo Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72950000/72941500/72941486/fce7a0fc_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Waitomo Lodge 62 Te Kumi Rd Te Kuiti Waikato £79 27 Feb - 28 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Te Kuiti. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (255 reviews) Room a little run down. Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=28%2F02%2F2026&selected=72941486&PinnedHotelID=72941486&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6272432) [See all 51 properties in Piopio](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=28%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6272432) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Woodlyn Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16010000/16000300/16000266/cceffeeb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Woodlyn Park 1177 Waitomo Valley Road Waitomo Caves Waikato Stay at this aparthotel in Waitomo Caves. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Woodlyn Park ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (259 reviews) Great design need a bit updating. Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Waitomo-Caves-Hotels-Woodlyn-Park.h16000266.Hotel-Information) ![Effort Unit Waitanic Park Waitomo Woodlyn Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36190000/36182200/36182179/w1276h850x4y4-65b86d4e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Effort Unit Waitanic Park Waitomo Woodlyn Park Waitomo Waikato Stay at this houseboat in Waitomo Caves. Enjoy a picnic area. Popular attractions Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Woodlyn Park are located nearby. 6/10 (2 reviews) The room felt damp and smelt musky. The property required maintenance and updating. Fun for little kids. Power point for tv a worry, with cords not safely plugged in Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Waitomo-Caves-Hotels-Waitomo-Woodlyn-Park-Waitanic-Endeavour-Unit.h36182179.Hotel-Information) ![MOKAU 'Number One' Bach situated 5 minutes drive from Mokau 1 Briscoe st Awakino](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73780000/73778900/73778896/4edee865_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### MOKAU 'Number One' Bach situated 5 minutes drive from Mokau 1 Briscoe st Awakino Awakino Waikato Stay at this holiday home in Awakino. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios and in-room fireplaces. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. 9.8/10 Exceptional! (149 reviews) Classic kiwi batch, with everything you could possibly need. We only stayed one night but would’ve happily stayed longer. Would recommend to anyone looking to stay in awakino or surrounds Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Awakino-Hotels-Quiet-Coastal-Bach.h73778896.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Piopio](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6272432&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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