Attractions in Piopio, Waitomo.
Come and see why this hidden Mangaotaki Valley near Waitomo was used by Sir Peter Jackson as a film location for the Troll Camp Fire scenes in "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey". Scenes shot here include: • The Company arriving at a destroyed farmhouse • The exit from the cave containing the troll hoard • Gandalf bestowing the sword, “Sting,” upon Bilbo • Radagast arriving on his Rhosgobel rabbit sleigh • The Orcs and Wargs atta...
Our 7 day weather forecast for Piopio updated throughout the day, making it ideal for planning leisure activities, travel and events. Read more about our weather forecasts.
On Thursday 25th April 2024 the sun will rise at 06:56 and will set at 17:39. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 16.8°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. It will be a very clam day today, with a maximum expected wind speed of 6mph.
On Friday 26th April 2024 the sun will rise at 06:57 and will set at 17:37. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 16°C. Some moderate to heavy rain is expected, 8mm of rainfall is possible today. There will be a gentle breeze in the air today, with a maximum expected wind speed of 11mph.
On Saturday 27th April 2024 the sun will rise at 06:58 and will set at 17:36. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 16.4°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. It will be a very clam day today, with a maximum expected wind speed of 7mph.
On Sunday 28th April 2024 the sun will rise at 06:59 and will set at 17:35. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 19°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. It will be a very clam day today, with a maximum expected wind speed of 4mph.
On Monday 29th April 2024 the sun will rise at 06:59 and will set at 17:34. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 20°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. It will be a very clam day today, with a maximum expected wind speed of 4mph.
On Tuesday 30th April 2024 the sun will rise at 07:00 and will set at 17:33. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 19.9°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. It will be a very clam day today, with a maximum expected wind speed of 5mph.
On Wednesday 01st May 2024 the sun will rise at 07:01 and will set at 17:31. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 18.8°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. It will be a very clam day today, with a maximum expected wind speed of 8mph.
Our weather forecast for Piopio is updated throughout the day and has been found to be very reliable for planning activities such as days out, leisure, travel, events, fishing, golf and gardening.
For activities that rely on weather forecasts for safety or financial reasons, such as farming, flying, sailing and shipping, we have found our forecasts to be reliable, but we always recommend that you compare several weather forecast sources to ensure you are able to plan your activities safely.
1411 Mangaotaki Road
Piopio
Waitomo
3971
+64 7 877 8003
Come and see why this hidden Mangaotaki Valley near Waitomo was used by Sir Peter Jackson as a film location for the Troll Camp Fire scenes in
"The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey". Scenes shot here include:
• The Company arriving at a destroyed farmhouse
• The exit from the cave containing the troll hoard
• Gandalf bestowing the sword, “Sting,” upon Bilbo
• Radagast arriving on his Rhosgobel rabbit sleigh
• The Orcs and Wargs attacking
Take a personally guided film location tour on our farm with its spectacular limestone cliffs and ancient native forest.