What to do in Waikato

Activities, attractions and tours

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Things to do

Cambridge, Matamata, Waitomo: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise

Cambridge, Matamata, Waitomo: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise

Rp1.544.360
per adult
Cambridge, Matamata, Waitomo: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise
Picture 4 for Activity Whitianga: 2-Hour Cathedral Cove and Volcanic Coast Cruise

Whitianga: 2-Hour Cathedral Cove and Volcanic Coast Cruise

Rp1.523.349
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Whitianga: 2-Hour Cathedral Cove and Volcanic Coast Cruise
Waiotapu: Thermal Park and Lady Knox Geyser Entry Ticket

Rotorua: Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Park Entry Ticket

Rp514.787
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Rotorua: Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Park Entry Ticket
Small-Group Hobbiton Tour from Auckland with Party Marquee Lunch

Small-Group Hobbiton Tour from Auckland with Party Marquee Lunch

Rp4.149.812
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Small-Group Hobbiton Tour from Auckland with Party Marquee Lunch
1-Day Rotorua Tour from Auckland with Options

Rotorua Tour from Auckland with Optional Extras

Rp4.822.186
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Rotorua Tour from Auckland with Optional Extras
Polynesian Spa Rotorua: Deluxe Lake Spa Hot Spring Bathing

Polynesian Spa Rotorua: Deluxe Lake Spa Hot Spring Bathing

Rp892.472
per adult
Polynesian Spa Rotorua: Deluxe Lake Spa Hot Spring Bathing
Redwoods Altitude High Ropes & Ziplines + Glowworms, Rotorua

Redwoods Altitude High Ropes & Ziplines + Glowworms, Rotorua

Rp1.218.679
per adult
Redwoods Altitude High Ropes & Ziplines + Glowworms, Rotorua
Picture 1 for Activity Taupō: Lake Taupo Maori Rock Carving 2.5-Hour Sailing Cruise

Taupō: Sail Barbary Eco Sailing to the Maori Rock Carvings

Rp619.845
per adult
Taupō: Sail Barbary Eco Sailing to the Maori Rock Carvings
Te Ra Guided Experience

Te Ra Guided Experience

Rp1.103.115
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Te Ra Guided Experience
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Hobbiton Movie Set

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Enjoy an outing to Hobbiton Movie Set during your stay in Matamata. Discover the area's hot springs and cafes.
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Where to stay in Waikato

Find the best Waikato areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Taupō Central

If you're spending some time in Taupō Central, Lake Taupō and Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp are top sights worth seeing.

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Hamilton Central

While visiting Hamilton Central, you might make a stop by sights like Hamilton Centre Place and SkyCity Hamilton.

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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.

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Hilltop

While visiting Hilltop, you might make a stop by sights like Taupō Hot Springs and Lake Taupō.

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Wharewaka

While visiting Wharewaka, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Taupō and The Landing Lake Taupō.

Day trip destinations from Waikato

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Turangi

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Auckland

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Horohoro

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Wairakei

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Port Charles

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Waitakaruru

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Waihi

Karapiro lake power station, New Zealand

Karapiro