Oceanfront Hotels in North Island

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.

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.

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.

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 Waitomo Glowworm Caves during your travels in Waitomo Caves. While in this quaint area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Enjoy the collegiate vibe at University of Auckland as part of your travels around Auckland. Visit the area's shops or amble around its beautiful beaches.