Things to do in Waikato

Activities, attractions and tours

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Things to do

Small-Group Hobbiton Tour from Auckland with Party Marquee Lunch

Small-Group Hobbiton Tour from Auckland with Party Marquee Lunch

P14,008
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Small-Group Hobbiton Tour from Auckland with Party Marquee Lunch
Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with lunch at Hobbiton

Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with lunch at Hobbiton

P10,852
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with lunch at Hobbiton
1-Day Rotorua Tour from Auckland with Options

Rotorua Tour from Auckland with Optional Extras

P16,278
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Rotorua Tour from Auckland with Optional Extras
Waiotapu: Thermal Park and Lady Knox Geyser Entry Ticket

Rotorua: Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Park Entry Ticket

P1,667
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Rotorua: Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Park Entry Ticket
Cambridge, Matamata, Waitomo: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise

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

P5,213
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

P4,965
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Whitianga: 2-Hour Cathedral Cove and Volcanic Coast Cruise
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with lunch from Auckland

Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with lunch from Auckland

P10,852
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with lunch from Auckland
Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude High Ropes Adventure

Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude High Ropes Adventure

P5,142
per adult
Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude High Ropes Adventure
Lake Taupō Māori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise aboard Ernest Kemp

Lake Taupō Māori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise aboard Ernest Kemp

P1,773
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Lake Taupō Māori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise aboard Ernest Kemp
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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 coffeehouses.
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Where to stay in Waikato

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

While visiting Taupō Central, you might make a stop by sights like Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp and Lake Taupō.

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Hamilton Central

If you're spending some time in Hamilton Central, Hamilton Centre Place and SkyCity Hamilton are top sights worth seeing.

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Acacia Bay

Lake views and restaurants are notable features of Acacia Bay. You might consider a stop by Lake Taupō while you're exploring the neighborhood.

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Hilltop

If you're spending some time in Hilltop, Taupō Hot Springs and Lake Taupō are top sights worth seeing.

Hashtag Love Taupo sign in front of Lake Taupo in New Zealand.

Wharewaka

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

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Taupō

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Thames

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Whitianga

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Ngaruawahia

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Coromandel

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Horohoro

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Wairakei

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