Things to do in Waikato

Activities, attractions and tours

Shakespeare Lookout which includes a bay or harbor and a sandy beach
Cathedral Cove Beach featuring general coastal views, rugged coastline and a sunset
Shakespeare Cliff Lookout showing a beach, a sunset and a bay or harbor
New Zealand
Craters of the Moon showing mountains, tranquil scenes and landscape views
  • find price illustration

    Explore activities

    Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer.
  • calendar shield illustration

    Book with ease

    Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities.
  • trophy illustration

    Treat yourself

    Members save % or more when you book activities.

Most popular experiences in Waikato

Tours & day trips

See all 267 activities
Small-Group Hobbiton Tour from Auckland with Party Marquee Lunch

Small-Group Hobbiton Tour from Auckland with Party Marquee Lunch

Activity duration is 9 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 364 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is P 14,350 per adult
Small-Group Hobbiton Tour from Auckland with Party Marquee LunchOpens in new tab

Private & custom tours

See all 59 activities
Hobbiton and Waitomo Caves Arrive in Comfort and Style

Hobbiton and Waitomo Caves Arrive in Comfort and Style

Activity duration is 9 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 22 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is P 24,499 per adult*
Hobbiton and Waitomo Caves Arrive in Comfort and StyleOpens in new tab

Water activities

See all 55 activities
Black Water Rafting Experience Waitomo Caves Tour

Black Water Rafting Experience Waitomo Caves Tour

Activity duration is 5 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 165 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is P 6,755 per adult
Black Water Rafting Experience Waitomo Caves TourOpens in new tab

Adventure & outdoor

See all 46 activities
Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude High Ropes Adventure

Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude High Ropes Adventure

Activity duration is 2 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 49 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is P 5,075 per adult
Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude High Ropes AdventureOpens in new tab

Wildlife & nature

See all 21 activities
Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude, Nighttime Fast Pass, & Treewalk

Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude, Nighttime Fast Pass, & Treewalk

Activity duration is 2 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 28 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is P 6,965 per adult
Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude, Nighttime Fast Pass, & TreewalkOpens in new tab

What to do in Waikato

Popular places to visit

New Zealand

Hobbiton Movie Set

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

Hobbiton Movie Set
Cathedral Cove Beach featuring general coastal views, rugged coastline and a sunset

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.

Cathedral Cove
Waitomo Glowworm Caves featuring signage

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 savor the top-notch restaurants.

Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Hahei Beach showing a beach, a bay or harbor and a sunset

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.

Hahei Beach
Whangamata beach, North Island, New Zealand.; Shutterstock ID 575043175; Purchase Order: -

Whangamata Beach

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Whangamata Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Whangamata. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the spas while you're in the area.

Whangamata Beach
Geothermal Landscape with hot boiling mud and sulphur springs due to volcanic activity in Wai-O-Tapu, Thermal Wonderland New Zealand

Taupō Hot Springs

Enjoy an outing to Taupō Hot Springs during your stay in Taupō. Discover the mountain views and spas in this relaxing area.

Taupō Hot Springs
Huka Falls showing rapids and a bridge as well as a large group of people

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.

Huka Falls
Wairakei featuring a hot spring

Wairakei Terraces & Thermal Health Spa

Soak in these mineral-infused hot springs to truly immerse yourself in the Māori traditions and incredible scenery of the Taupo region.

Wairakei Terraces & Thermal Health Spa
Hot Water Beach which includes tropical scenes, a sandy beach and landscape views

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.

Hot Water Beach

Areas of Waikato

The Waikato River flowing through central Hamilton

Hamilton Central

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

Hamilton Central
View at the lake Taupo in the North Island in New Zealand

Taupō Central

While visiting Taupō Central, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Taupō and Taupō Museum and Art Gallery.

Taupō Central
Jetty on Acacia Bay, North Island New Zealand

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.

Acacia Bay
Te Parapara Garden #hiking

Hamilton East

While visiting Hamilton East, you might make a stop by sights like Hamilton Gardens and Waikato River.

Hamilton East
Looking out across Lake Taupo at the Central North Island volcanoes, Mount Ruapehu, Mount Ngauruhoe, and Mount Tongariro. The town of Taupo is very nice, with plenty of cheap hostels, around $25-35 per night

Hilltop

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

Hilltop
Aerial drone view, from Claudelands Bridge, over Hamilton City

Claudelands

If you're spending some time in Claudelands, Globox Arena and Claudelands Park are top sights worth seeing.

Claudelands
Huka Falls showing rapids and a bridge as well as a large group of people

Taupō

Thames featuring a house

Thames

Cathedral Cove Beach showing general coastal views, a beach and a sunset

Whitianga

Aerial panoramic view of the confluence of the Waikato and Waipa Rivers located in Ngāruawāhia, Waikato, New Zealand

Ngaruawahia

Driving Creek Railway featuring tranquil scenes, landscape views and general coastal views

Coromandel

Waikato Region aerial view on a cloudy summer day. Countryside of New Zealand

Horohoro

Wairakei which includes mist or fog as well as an individual femail

Wairakei

landscape of Pukekohe, New Zealand

Pukekohe