What to do in Waikato
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Tours & day trips
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Hobbiton Film Set Tour with lunch from Auckland
Private & custom tours
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Hobbiton, Waitomo Caves, Blue Spring & Hamilton Garden Day trip
Adventure & outdoor
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Rotorua: Nocturnal Glow-Worm Adventure Tour with a Guide
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Black Water Rafting Experience Waitomo Caves Tour
Air, helicopter & balloon tours
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Kaituna River Rafting Grade 5
What to do in Waikato
Popular places to visit
Hobbiton Movie Set
Enjoy a trip to Hobbiton Movie Set, a well-known attraction in Matamata. Discover the area's hot springs and cafes.
Waitomo Glowworm Caves
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 savour the top-notch restaurants.
Cathedral Cove
Enter the white sand beach through a natural rock archway, the perfect frame for your photos of the rocky islands and clear waters of this marine reserve.
Huka Falls
Whether viewing from a boat, bridge or the riverbank, this set of waterfalls is a spectacular sight as a huge body of water surges forward and downward.
Hahei Beach
Nestled between some of the Bay of Plenty’s most popular attractions, this tiny coastal hamlet is a great base for exploring the North Island.
Hamilton Gardens
From the peaceful Japanese Zen Garden to the explosion of color in the Indian Char Bagh Garden, anyone who loves nature will enjoy this man-made paradise.
Lake Karapiro
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Karapiro during your travels in Hamilton. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the spas in this family-friendly area.
Whangamata Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Whangamata Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Whangamata. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the spas while you're in the area.
Hot Water Beach
Dig your own pool in the warm sand and soak in the waters of a natural hot springs when you visit one of New Zealand’s most beautiful beaches.
Explore areas of Waikato
Hamilton Central
While visiting Hamilton Central, you might make a stop by sights like Hamilton Centre Place and SkyCity Hamilton.
Taupō Central
If you're spending some time in Taupō Central, Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp and Lake Taupō are top sights worth seeing.
Nukuhau
While visiting Nukuhau, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Taupō and Waikato River.
Acacia Bay
Lake views and restaurants are notable features of Acacia Bay. You might consider stopping by Lake Taupō while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Hilltop
While visiting Hilltop, you might make a stop by sights like Taupō Hot Springs and Lake Taupō.
Hamilton East
While visiting Hamilton East, you might make a stop by sights like Hamilton Gardens and Waikato River.
