Things to do in Waikato

Activities, attractions and tours

A clear, green river winding through a forested hillside.
A beach with clear turquoise water, a large rock formation, and boats.
A river flowing through a forested area with a viewing platform.
A Hobbit-style door, a wooden bench, and a stone pathway.
A waterfall with a rainbow, surrounded by lush greenery and rocky cliffs.

Things to do

Whitianga: 2-Hour Cathedral Cove and Volcanic Coast Cruise

Whitianga: 2-Hour Cathedral Cove and Volcanic Coast Tour

HK$670
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Whitianga: 2-Hour Cathedral Cove and Volcanic Coast Tour
Cambridge, Matamata, Waitomo: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise

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

HK$657
per adult
Cambridge, Matamata, Waitomo: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise
Hobbiton Move Set & Rotorua including Te Puia Tour

Hobbiton Movie Set & Rotorua including Te Puia Tour

HK$2,320
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Hobbiton Movie Set & Rotorua including Te Puia Tour
Ultimate self-drive rail car journey

Ultimate self-drive rail car journey

HK$375
per adult
Ultimate self-drive rail car journey
Polynesian Spa Rotorua: Family Hot Pools and Freshwater Pool

Polynesian Spa Rotorua: Family Hot Pools and Freshwater Pool

HK$147
per adult
Polynesian Spa Rotorua: Family Hot Pools and Freshwater Pool
Polynesian Spa Rotorua: Deluxe Lake Spa Hot Spring Bathing

Polynesian Spa Rotorua: Deluxe Lake Spa Hot Spring Bathing

HK$380
per adult
Polynesian Spa Rotorua: Deluxe Lake Spa Hot Spring Bathing
Maori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures - Kindred Spirit

Classical Sailing - Māori Rock Carvings -Taupo Sailing Adventures

HK$308
per adult
Classical Sailing - Māori Rock Carvings -Taupo Sailing Adventures
The Mill

Small-Group Hobbiton and Waitomo Day Tour with Lunch from Auckland

HK$2,347
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Small-Group Hobbiton and Waitomo Day Tour with Lunch from Auckland
National Kiwi Hatchery - Kiwi Encounter Guided Tour

National Kiwi Hatchery - Kiwi Encounter Guided Tour

HK$362
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
National Kiwi Hatchery - Kiwi Encounter Guided Tour
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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 375 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is HK$1,842 per adult
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Private Tour - Hobbiton Film Set & Te Puia (Rotorua)

Private Tour - Hobbiton Film Set & Te Puia (Rotorua)

Activity duration is 13 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is HK$4,118 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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Redwoods Altitude High Ropes & Ziplines + Glowworms, Rotorua

Redwoods Altitude High Ropes & Ziplines + Glowworms, Rotorua

Activity duration is 2 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 68 reviews
Free cancellation available
The previous price was HK$629 and current price is HK$503 per adult
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Water activities

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Taupō: Sail Barbary Eco Sailing to the Maori Rock Carvings

Taupō: Sail Barbary Eco Sailing to the Maori Rock Carvings

Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
9.4 out of 10 with 72 reviews
Free cancellation available
The previous price was HK$282 and current price is HK$254 per adult
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Spa & wellness

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Polynesian Spa Rotorua: Family Hot Pools and Freshwater Pool

Polynesian Spa Rotorua: Family Hot Pools and Freshwater Pool

Activity duration is 3 hours
7.6 out of 10 with 5 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is HK$143 per adult
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What to do in Waikato

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A stone house with a thatched roof by a lake.

Hobbiton Movie Set

9.6/10 (413 reviews)
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.
A waterfall cascading down a cliff surrounded by lush greenery.

Taupō Central

If you're spending some time in Taupō Central, Lake Taupō and Taupō Museum and Art Gallery are top sights worth seeing.

A calm lake surrounded by lush greenery and trees, with a few buildings in the background.

Hamilton Central

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

A large rock with a carved face and a natural arch formation.
Photo by Zunzara Chappy
Open Photo by Zunzara Chappy

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.

A clear blue sea with distant mountains and lush greenery in the foreground.
Photo by Aaron Andersen
Open Photo by Aaron Andersen

Hilltop

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

A large outdoor sign with the text '#LOVETAUPO' against a backdrop of a clear blue sky and a body of water.

Wharewaka

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

A raft navigating a turbulent river surrounded by dense forest.

Taupō

A large fish sculpture with a sign reading "Tongariro National Trout Centre".

Turangi

Two people walking through a cave with bioluminescent blue lights.

Waitomo Caves

A cityscape with a prominent tower, a bridge, and a hilly foreground.

Auckland

A river with a bridge, surrounded by greenery and hills.

Cambridge

A river flowing through a city with residential areas and modern buildings.

Hamilton

A geyser erupting with steam, surrounded by a rocky landscape and a crowd of spectators.

Rotorua

A lush green valley with rolling hills, a winding road, and distant mountains under a partly cloudy sky.

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