Elise & Christopher
Travel
Travel Note
International Travel Requirements
If you're travelling from overseas, there might be certain documents the NZ Government require prior to arriving in NZ. Their site is up to date on travel requirements as well as anything to do with COVID-19. Please stay informed and updated regarding your travel.
Flight
Flights
Multiple Airlines fly to NZ, and you will most likely fly into Auckland. Auckland (AKL) is the largest airport in NZ, and probably cheapest to fly into. You can fly direct from LAX, San Francisco, Vancouver, Houston, New York, and Chicago. Once you arrive, you can explore however you want or come straight to Rotorua (fly, drive, or take a shuttle - drive is about 2.5 hours).
Travel Note
Troupe - Sample Travel Itinerary
I've mapped out a sample itinerary for those staying about 2 weeks. Check the Activites and Itinerary tab on Troupe.
Rental Car
Inter City Bus
These buses can get you to different cities around NZ if you don't want to rent a car. We would suggest renting a vehicle though, NZ is quite spread out.
Travel Note
Hobbiton™ Movie Set Tours
501 Buckland Road, Matamata 3472 The wedding is at Hobbiton™, between Matamata and Cambridge. Matamata hotels and shuttles below.
Travel Note
Matamata, Waikato NZ
Closest town to wedding venue. Map for directions to the town of Matamata.
Shuttle
Hobbiton Shuttle to Ceremony
February 3, 2024 4:00 pm - 4:00 pm
If you plan to take the shuttle from Matamata to the ceremony venue: Arrive at 3:50pm to Matamata i-SITE Visitor Information Centre ADDRESS: 45 Broadway, Matamata 3400 Shuttles from the i-SITE will leave by exactly 4:00pm to take you to the venue.
Shuttle
Hobbiton Shuttle return
February 3, 2024 10:00 pm - 12:30 am
First bus back to Matamata town: 10.00pm Second bus back to Matamata town: 12.30am Accommodations included in shuttle drop off are below.
Hotel
Matamata Central Motel
Matamata, Waikato 3400, New Zealand +64 7 880 9487
Bridal Party is booked here. Hobbiton Shuttle can drop you off here after the wedding. Shuttles depart to the ceremony from Matamata i-SITE.
Hotel
Broadway Motel & Miro Court Villas
Matamata, Waikato 3400, New Zealand +64 7 888 8482
Hobbiton Shuttle can drop you off here after the wedding. Shuttles depart to the ceremony from Matamata i-SITE.
Hotel
Tower Road Motel
Matamata, Waikato 3400, New Zealand +64 7 888 6112
Hobbiton Shuttle can drop you off here after the wedding. Shuttles depart to the ceremony from Matamata i-SITE.
Hotel
O'Reilly's Motel
Matamata, Waikato 3400, New Zealand +64 7 888 9126
Hobbiton Shuttle can drop you off here after the wedding. Shuttles depart to the ceremony from Matamata i-SITE.