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 Reviews ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. 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Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F02%2F2026&endDate=19%2F02%2F2026&selected=9679401&PinnedHotelID=9679401&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 $285 total Feb 15 - Feb 16 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. 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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. 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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 ![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 $123 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/twilight-glowworm-kayak-tour-lake-karapiro.a45271658.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 $123 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/lake-karapiro-evening-kayak-glowworm-tour.a4524151.activity-details) ![Native Tuatara at Sanctuary Mountain](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45276550/b23f6d9b-9bd3-43a3-aeb7-68ad48e06b58.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sanctuary Mountain (Mt Maungatautari) & Waitomo Luxury Day tour from Auckland CA $536 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/sanctuary-mountain-mt-maungatautari-waitomo-luxury-day-tour-from-auckland.a45276550.activity-details) ![Hobbiton Tours ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2137848/2567c097-1cfb-4a29-8d39-2f1337d0dbc4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Luxury Small group tour from Auckland to Hobbiton Movie Set CA $824 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/luxury-small-group-tour-from-auckland-to-hobbiton-movie-set.a2137848.activity-details) ![Hobbiton Movie Set](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1760619/93ecdae3-5c20-45fb-a48a-8c5adc1915db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Luxury Tour From Auckland to Hobbiton Movie Set and Rotorua for couples CA $2,101 per traveller [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-luxury-tour-from-auckland-to-hobbiton-movie-set-and-rotorua-for-couples.a1760619.activity-details) ![Hobbiton Movie Set Private Transfer and Hobbiton Tour SUV](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50941460/5fc1b9f1-00ed-4a53-8d03-f935bd45dc01.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hobbiton Movie Set Private Transfer - SUV CA $733 per traveller [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/hobbiton-movie-set-private-transfer-suv.a50941460.activity-details) [See all activities in Karapiro](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Karapiro.d6313189.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Reviews of Karapiro 5 Top destination 5 - Excellent 2 4 - Good 0 3 - Okay 0 2 - Disappointing 0 1 - Terrible 0 ### 5/5 - Excellent Verified traveller The Wairere Falls hike was excellent ## 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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