Title: Visit Karapiro: Best of Karapiro Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Karapiro](https://expedia.ca/Karapiro-Hotels.d6313189.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Karapiro](https://expedia.ca/Karapiro-Vacation-Rentals.d6313189.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Karapiro Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Karapiro.d6313189.Car-Rental-Guide)[Karapiro Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Karapiro.d6313189.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Karapiro ## Travel Guide ![Karapiro lake power station, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6313189/65c324ce-0bc5-4e2a-96c0-4f6ce94679f3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Karapiro lake power station, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6313189/65c324ce-0bc5-4e2a-96c0-4f6ce94679f3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Karapiro Things to do - Karapiro Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Karapiro ![Kauri Lodge Karapiro](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9680000/9679500/9679401/3a8e6e55_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kauri Lodge Karapiro 957 / 4 Taotaoroa Road Karapiro Waikato CA $160 CA $185 total Feb 16 - Feb 17 includes taxes & fees Stay at this aparthotel in Karapiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Hobbiton Movie Set and The Red Barn are ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (116 reviews) Spotless & comfortable suite. Friendly owners. Beautiful location. Appreciated the food stables. Very well appointed. Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F02%2F2026&endDate=17%2F02%2F2026&selected=9679401&PinnedHotelID=9679401&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6313189) ![Lakeside Health & Wellness Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97040000/97034700/97034669/f5edda46_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lakeside Health & Wellness Resort 1002 Tirau Rd, RD2 Karapiro Waikato CA $285 CA $331 total Feb 23 - Feb 24 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly resort in Karapiro. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Lake Karapiro and Sir Don ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (25 reviews) The staff was very nice. It is not a resort nor is it a motel (we uaed it as a motel). It really is a retreat. Very quite. Very peaceful. They talked us in to staying until 12 so we could try some of the facilities no extra charge. Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=97034669&PinnedHotelID=97034669&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6313189) ![Get away from it all, relax in a 1971 Bedford bus over looking lake Karapiro](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99720000/99714900/99714863/7f339fca_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Get away from it all, relax in a 1971 Bedford bus over looking lake Karapiro Karapiro Waikato CA $181 CA $288 total Feb 10 - Feb 11 includes taxes & fees Stay at this mobile home in Karapiro. Popular attractions Maungatautari Ecological Island and Lake Karapiro are located nearby. 10/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews) Great little spot and nice host Very peaceful spot, cool old bus and very obliging host. Reviewed on Apr 18, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026&selected=99714863&PinnedHotelID=99714863&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6313189) [See all 330 properties in Karapiro](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6313189) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Kauri Lodge Karapiro](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9680000/9679500/9679401/3a8e6e55_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kauri Lodge Karapiro 957 / 4 Taotaoroa Road Karapiro Waikato Stay at this aparthotel in Karapiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Hobbiton Movie Set and The Red Barn are ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (116 reviews) Spotless & comfortable suite. Friendly owners. Beautiful location. Appreciated the food stables. Very well appointed. Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hamilton-Hotels-Kauri-Lodge-Karapiro.h9679401.Hotel-Information) ![Get away from it all, relax in a 1971 Bedford bus over looking lake Karapiro](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99720000/99714900/99714863/7f339fca_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Get away from it all, relax in a 1971 Bedford bus over looking lake Karapiro Karapiro Waikato Stay at this mobile home in Karapiro. Popular attractions Maungatautari Ecological Island and Lake Karapiro are located nearby. 10/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews) Great little spot and nice host Very peaceful spot, cool old bus and very obliging host. Reviewed on Apr 18, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Karapiro-Hotels-Get-Away-From-It-All.h99714863.Hotel-Information) ![Karapiro Cottage](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116480000/116472500/116472460/8c227fb2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Karapiro Cottage Karapiro Waikato Region Stay at this cottage in Karapiro. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Maungatautari Ecological Island and The Red Barn are ... 10/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews) Absolutely enjoyed the stay. Great location, beautiful view and everything you need. Reviewed on Jan 31, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Karapiro-Hotels-Karapiro-Cottage.h116472460.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Karapiro](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6313189&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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Wander the lakeside and parks while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/The-Red-Barn-Karapiro.d975303084230467584.Vacation-Attraction) #### Chiddingfold Garden Explore the great outdoors at Chiddingfold Garden, a lovely green space in Karapiro. Visit the spas in this relaxing area, or simply enjoy its coffeehouses. [](https://expedia.ca/Chiddingfold-Garden-Hamilton.d6281729.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Waitomo Glow Worm Caves](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45268214/efcf77f1-9bf6-4c8f-ac24-24660bad53bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hobbiton Movie set & Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour From Auckland CA $359 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/hobbiton-movie-set-waitomo-caves-small-group-tour-from-auckland.a45268214.activity-details) ![Twilight Kayak Glow worm Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45271658/163e0df9-1ebd-43bc-8ae6-7b00e9cc6423.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Twilight Glowworm Kayak Tour – Lake Karapiro CA $119 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/twilight-glowworm-kayak-tour-lake-karapiro.a45271658.activity-details) ![Small-Group Hobbiton Tour from Auckland with Party Marquee Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1394775/fd938252-2c41-4b2e-8107-7e00e85f7b2c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Small-Group Hobbiton Tour from Auckland with Party Marquee Lunch CA $327 per adult **98%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/small-group-hobbiton-tour-from-auckland-with-party-marquee-lunch.a1394775.activity-details) ![Lake Karapiro: Evening Kayak Glowworm Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4524151/595ea38e-9f80-45b3-8cef-cfa98ebdd031.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lake Karapiro: Evening Kayak Glowworm Tour CA $119 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/lake-karapiro-evening-kayak-glowworm-tour.a4524151.activity-details) ![Daytime Canyon Kayak Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49745411/e7e06045-bcb0-4838-8f8b-fbbcb0cb0c9f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Daytime Canyon Kayak Tour CA $94 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/daytime-canyon-kayak-tour.a49745411.activity-details) ![Hobbiton Move Set & Rotorua including Te Puia Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/487023/7a6f297d-6e2d-49b5-a4c0-80f8b8195bae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hobbiton Move Set & Rotorua including Te Puia Tour CA $402 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/hobbiton-move-set-rotorua-including-te-puia-tour.a487023.activity-details) [See all activities in Karapiro](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Karapiro.d6313189.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Karapiro ![Lake Karapiro on a beautiful sunny day, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6034435/e3132b31-14b7-445c-b29d-6f312e1188e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Cambridge ![New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6320368/cbfda71a-3d86-4a45-988f-3cca0d216b57.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Matamata - Cities near Karapiro - Places of interest [Cambridge](https://expedia.ca/Cambridge.dx6034435)[Matamata](https://expedia.ca/Matamata.dx6320926) - [Hobbiton Movie Set ](https://expedia.ca/Hobbiton-Movie-Set-Matamata.d6320368.Vacation-Attraction) - [Hamilton Gardens ](https://expedia.ca/Hamilton-Gardens-Hamilton-East.d6111820.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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