About us
Located on the corner of Broadway & Miro Streets, the site sits right in the middle of the “Golden Triangle” of Auckland, Hamilton and Tauranga.
We are the 'most local' service station in town, employing locals and providing significant local re-investment in charities, sport and community groups. As a proud MTA Member, we are committed to contributing positively to our community in every possible way.
Being the only supplier of bulk LPG in Matamata means that we offer the cheapest fill of a 9kg LPG bottle in town. We also offer Auto LPG for your vehicle.
We accept all major Creditcards, Farmlands Card, Z Card & we also accept BP fuel card. As well as offering My Challenge, payments with or purchasing MTA Gift Vouchers or MTA Gift Cards is also welcomed at Challenge Matamata.
We also have what we consider to be the most generous rolled ice cream in town.
And of course we provide great customer service and we pride ourselves on our customer feedback.
Matamata is a rural farming community with 'spunk'. The land is some of the best dairy and cropping land in New Zealand, with a bit of extra character provided by the local thoroughbred Industry.
The Film Tourism industry has engulfed the town. Matamata is famed as Hobbiton, or the home of the Lord of the Rings, and the sets and film locations are only 10 minutes away.
Visitors also get to appreciate the backdrop of tramping provided by the Kaimai Ranges, and the area has a full range of sporting activities, including mountain bike riding at Te Aroha and water skiing and rowing at Karapiro. A world leading eco reserve is located at Maungatautari and there area a range of hot pools in close proximity.