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) ## Visit Karapiro Things to do - Karapiro Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Karapiro ![Lakeside Health & Wellness Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97040000/97034700/97034669/a8c5a09b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lakeside Health & Wellness Resort 1002 Tirau Rd, RD2 Karapiro Waikato CA $331 CA $381 total Apr 4 - Apr 5 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! (34 reviews) These are small recent cottage, great bed, AC working fine. It is a bit off road but you can go to Cambridge with 12 min. You are aldo close to Hobbyton. Pool closes at 18h00\. No staff available past 18h00, no cafeteria or restaurants, and you have to walk to your cottage thru a maze of ... Reviewed on Mar 18, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=04%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026&selected=97034669&PinnedHotelID=97034669&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6313189) ![Kauri Lodge Karapiro](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9680000/9679500/9679401/f6b47d53_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kauri Lodge Karapiro 957 / 4 Taotaoroa Road Karapiro Waikato CA $152 CA $176 total Apr 9 - Apr 10 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! (120 reviews) A beautiful, isolated, quiet location with lots of room. We stayed two nights and enjoyed them both. We didn’t do much cooking, but everything was there. Beds were comfortable. The place was clean. The hosts were very pleasant and diligent at making sure we were comfortable. There were three of us ... Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F04%2F2026&endDate=10%2F04%2F2026&selected=9679401&PinnedHotelID=9679401&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6313189) ![Lovely 3 Bedroom Quiet Home with Farm Views - 10 mins to Cambridge and Hobbiton](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105990000/105981400/105981397/8e51f5eb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lovely 3 Bedroom Quiet Home with Farm Views - 10 mins to Cambridge and Hobbiton Cambridge Waikato Stay at this farm stay in Karapiro. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Hobbiton Movie Set and Lake Karapiro are located ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (34 reviews) This is a great place to stay, especially for those visiting the Hobbiton Movie Set, which is only 10 minutes away. Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F04%2F2026&endDate=17%2F04%2F2026&selected=105981397&PinnedHotelID=105981397&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6313189) [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F04%2F2026&endDate=17%2F04%2F2026&selected=105981397&PinnedHotelID=105981397&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6313189) [See all 335 properties in Karapiro](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=04%2F04%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/f6b47d53_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! (120 reviews) A beautiful, isolated, quiet location with lots of room. We stayed two nights and enjoyed them both. We didn’t do much cooking, but everything was there. Beds were comfortable. The place was clean. The hosts were very pleasant and diligent at making sure we were comfortable. There were three of us ... Reviewed on Mar 25, 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/100000000/99720000/99714900/99714863/2e6cda45_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. 9.6/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews) We can't rate the bus as it was unavailable on our arrival and in the barn for major maintenance. However we were offered a room in the adjacent lodge which was very nice - just not what we expected at the time of booking. Reviewed on Feb 20, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Karapiro-Hotels-Get-Away-From-It-All.h99714863.Hotel-Information) ![Karapiro Cottage](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116480000/116472500/116472460/7bfb8b46_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! (17 reviews) The absolutely TOP experience. Amazing view. Silvana was excellent host. Responsive, kind. The home had everything and beyond you may need for your stay. Don't hesitate to book. You won't regret it. 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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 ![Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with lunch from Auckland](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1394911/6fb4a8ab-6cd3-45d2-aaaf-502fb653fb49.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with lunch from Auckland CA $245 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/hobbiton-movie-set-tour-with-lunch-from-auckland.a1394911.activity-details) ![Small-Group Hobbiton Tour from Auckland with Party Marquee Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1394775/f0de5b24-8ce0-41a3-8b8f-8b3605901e5a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Small-Group Hobbiton Tour from Auckland with Party Marquee Lunch CA $328 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) ![Twilight Glowworm Kayak Tour – Lake Karapiro](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45271658/60ad6671-5c45-416b-83d8-803439732a49.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Twilight Glowworm Kayak Tour – Lake Karapiro CA $120 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 $119 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/lake-karapiro-evening-kayak-glowworm-tour.a4524151.activity-details) ![Hobbiton Movie set & Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour From Auckland](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45268214/8734fff4-363a-41ba-a895-cbe9d5bbd91a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hobbiton Movie set & Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour From Auckland CA $360 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) ![Hobbiton Movie Set Small Group Day Tour from Auckland ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48800748/6efd96c4-917d-45c6-a170-7a8d51c0d0c7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hobbiton Movie Set Small Group Day Tour from Auckland CA $256 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/hobbiton-movie-set-small-group-day-tour-from-auckland.a48800748.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 ![Matamata](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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