Luxury Hotels in New Zealand

Hobbiton Movie Set is 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from central Matamata, and is a popular place to see during your stay. If you'd also like to explore some of the parks in Matamata, head to Founders Park and Maungatautari Ecological Island.

You can stroll along Auckland Ferry Terminal for relaxing water views when you're in Auckland Central Business District. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you carry on walking you'll get to Queens Wharf for some more water views.

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing head to Sky Tower— just one of the monuments in Auckland Central Business District. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander.

Catch an event at Eden Park during your trip to Auckland. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Milford Sound during your travels in Fiordland National Park. Discover the area's waterfalls and glaciers.

Enjoy the mountain views and explore Mount Cook National Park, a lovely green space in Mount Cook. Discover the spas in this walkable area, or seek out its hiking trails.