What to do in Waikato

Activities, attractions and tours

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Things to do

Hukafalls Jet Boat Ride in Taupo

Hukafalls Jet Boat Ride in Taupo

CA $151
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hukafalls Jet Boat Ride in Taupo
Maori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures - Kindred Spirit

Classical Sailing - Māori Rock Carvings -Taupo Sailing Adventures

CA $57
per adult
Classical Sailing - Māori Rock Carvings -Taupo Sailing Adventures
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with lunch from Auckland

Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with lunch from Auckland

CA $251
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with lunch from Auckland
Picture 1 for Activity Taupō: Lake Taupo Maori Rock Carving 2.5-Hour Sailing Cruise

Taupō: Sail Barbary Eco Sailing to the Maori Rock Carvings

CA $49
per adult
Taupō: Sail Barbary Eco Sailing to the Maori Rock Carvings
National Kiwi Hatchery - Kiwi Encounter Guided Tour

National Kiwi Hatchery - Kiwi Encounter Guided Tour

CA $63
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
National Kiwi Hatchery - Kiwi Encounter Guided Tour
Volcanic Valley Self Guided Walking and Hiking at Waimangu

Volcanic Valley Self Guided Walking and Hiking at Waimangu

CA $62
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Volcanic Valley Self Guided Walking and Hiking at Waimangu
Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude High Ropes Adventure

Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude High Ropes Adventure

CA $119
per adult
Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude High Ropes Adventure
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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 364 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $316 per adult
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Private Forest Spa in Rotorua: Secret Spot Hot Tubs

Private Forest Spa in Rotorua: Secret Spot Hot Tubs

Activity duration is 45 minutes
9.6 out of 10 with 101 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $36 per adult
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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 CA $155 per adult
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Rotoroa Island Day Trip & Ferry - from Auckland

Rotoroa Island Day Trip & Ferry - from Auckland

Activity duration is 8 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $88 per adult
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Private Forest Spa in Rotorua: Secret Spot Hot Tubs

Private Forest Spa in Rotorua: Secret Spot Hot Tubs

Activity duration is 45 minutes
9.6 out of 10 with 101 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $36 per adult
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What to do in Waikato

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Hobbiton Movie Set

9.6/5 (413 reviews)
Enjoy a trip to Hobbiton Movie Set, a well-known attraction 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, SkyCity Hamilton and Hamilton Centre Place 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.
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Hamilton East

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

 

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Day trip destinations from Waikato

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Taupō

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Waitomo Caves

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Auckland

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Coromandel

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Tairua

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Cambridge

A geothermal area with a green pool, an orange rim, and steam rising from the water.

Rotorua

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