Waikato River

The Huka Falls hurtle at more than 220 000 litres per second, making it one of the most visited natural attractions in New Zealand #NewZealand #Roadtrip #Waterfall
The Huka Falls hurtle at more than 220 000 litres per second, making it one of the most visited natural attractions in New Zealand #NewZealand #Roadtrip #Waterfall
A few kilometres downstream from Lake Taupo the river changes to some rapids for a short distance. When the rapids finish there is a drop which creates a waterfall. It all ends with this scene which is stunning. Only a 30 second walk from the car park to the river this shot was taken about a 5 minute walk further downstream on the main track at sunrise.
Beautiful Huka Falls. Walk up Spa Road, take a left at the Thermal Park. About 7km from town. Stop at the thermal stream on the way.
When you will be near Taupo don’t forget to stop on the Huka Falls. Choose a trail for a walk or biking alongside the falls. It is perfect place for a picnic, so take something delicious to eat!

Tours & day trips

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Lake Taupo: Luxury Sailing Catamaran to Māori Rock Carvings

Lake Taupo: Luxury Sailing Catamaran to Māori Rock Carvings

Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 26 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is Rp700.544 per adult
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Attractions

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Escape Room Experience Area 54

Escape Room Experience Area 54

Activity duration is 1 hour and 15 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is Rp304.584 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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The best of Hamilton walking tour

The best of Hamilton walking tour

Activity duration is 2 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is Rp35.809.660 per adult*
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Popular places to visit

I would not usually consider a garden a must-see experience, but I am really glad a local told us to visit Hamilton Gardens. The experience of wandering through a maze of hedges that open into perfectly cultivated gardens plucked complete from other countries and other eras was quite possibly the closest I will ever come to feeling like Alice in Wonderland come to life. You never know what magical sight waits around the next bend in the path.

Hamilton Central Business District

Hamilton Central Business District is just one of the places to see in Hamilton, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the riverfront or visit the casinos in the area.

Hamilton Central Business District
Hamilton Gardens showing a bridge and a pond as well as a small group of people

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.

Hamilton Gardens

Memorial Park

Explore the great outdoors at Memorial Park, a lovely green space in Hamilton. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the spas in the area.

Memorial Park

Waikato Museum of Art and History

Learn about the area’s rich Māori history, take in over 3,000 works of art and interact with the wonders of science in this ever-changing cultural center.

Waikato Museum of Art and History

ArtsPost

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at ArtsPost during your trip to Hamilton. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the spas in the area.

ArtsPost

Riff Raff

You can find out about the history of Hamilton with a visit to Riff Raff. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the spas in the area.

Riff Raff

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Microtel Lodge

Microtel Lodge

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Quest On Ward

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Stanley Apartments

Stanley Apartments

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17 Stanley St Hamilton Waikato
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