Matamata Travel Guide
New Zealand
Matamata is a small New Zealand town with a population of 6,306. Travellers arriving by air can use Matamata Glider Airport (MTA), the airport serving the town.
The nearest named beaches are on or near the Tauranga Harbour. Te Puna Beach is 32.4 kilometres away, while Otūmoetai Beach is 36.6 kilometres from Matamata, making both possible additions to a wider day out by the coast.
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Weather in Matamata
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Know before you go
Pays in NZD
Plug type Type I (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 111
Dial code +64
Tipping: Tipping is not customary in New Zealand, and service staff are generally paid a living wage. It is not expected, but a small gesture for exceptional service is always appreciated.
Best time to visit Matamata
Jan
22°14Feb
23°12Mar
21°9Apr
19°15May
16°13Jun
14°12Jul
13°14Aug
13°12Sep
15°15Oct
17°17Nov
20°14Dec
22°14Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Matamata
Te Puna Beach
32.4 km away
Otūmoetai Beach
36.6 km away
Things to do in Matamata
Matamata Bible Church
christian place of worship
0.9 km
4 km
Matamata Baptist Church
christian place of worship
1.7 km
Peria AOG Church Matamata
christian place of worship
1.2 km
All Saints Anglican Church
anglican or episcopal place of worship
1.2 km
Bedford Park
park
0.5 km
St Andrews Matamata
christian place of worship
0.7 km
Heritage Baptist Church
baptist place of worship
0.8 km
Getting there
Matamata Glider Airport · 9 km
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