Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Karapiro February 2026 | Expedia.ca [Hotels in Karapiro](https://expedia.ca/Karapiro-Hotels.d6313189.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[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) # What to do in Karapiro ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Karapiro Types of activities [Karapiro travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Karapiro.dx6313189) ![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) ## Karapiro Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Karapiro has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Karapiro is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Karapiro to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### Karapiro Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Karapiro. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Karapiro attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ### Most fun & popular experiences in Karapiro ### Tours & day trips [See all 23 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6313189&location=Karapiro&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Hobbiton Film Set Tour with lunch from Auckland](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1394911/6fb4a8ab-6cd3-45d2-aaaf-502fb653fb49.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Hobbiton Film Set Tour with lunch from Auckland 9h 10/10 13 reviews Free cancellation available CA $252 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/hobbiton-film-set-tour-with-lunch-from-auckland.a1394911.activity-details?&rid=6313189&location=Karapiro&swp=off) ![Hobbiton Film set & Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour From Auckland](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45268214/efcf77f1-9bf6-4c8f-ac24-24660bad53bd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Hobbiton Film set & Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour From Auckland 11h 10/10 12 reviews Free cancellation available CA $370 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/hobbiton-film-set-waitomo-caves-small-group-tour-from-auckland.a45268214.activity-details?&rid=6313189&location=Karapiro&swp=off) ![Hobbiton Film Set Small Group Day Tour from Auckland](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48800748/6efd96c4-917d-45c6-a170-7a8d51c0d0c7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Hobbiton Film Set Small Group Day Tour from Auckland 9h Free cancellation available CA $262 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/hobbiton-film-set-tour-from-auckland.a48800748.activity-details?&rid=6313189&location=Karapiro&swp=off) ![Hobbiton Film Set Tour from Auckland](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1217025/263b7e96-b16e-44a7-8a91-71ff120113f1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Hobbiton Film Set Tour from Auckland 8h 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available CA $960 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/hobbiton-film-set-tour-from-auckland.a1217025.activity-details?&rid=6313189&location=Karapiro&swp=off) ![Hobbiton and Waitomo Caves Arrive in Comfort and Style](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49658879/f9526af5-2d58-4038-ba7a-9fa158587a4e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Hobbiton and Waitomo Caves Arrive in Comfort and Style 9h Free cancellation available CA $576 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/hobbiton-and-waitomo-caves-arrive-in-comfort-and-style.a49658879.activity-details?&rid=6313189&location=Karapiro&swp=off) ![Premium Hobbiton Small Group Day Tour from Auckland](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48556468/bed510ec-d6d3-4012-863b-0d23627f757b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Premium Hobbiton Small Group Day Tour from Auckland 9h 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available CA $262 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/hobbiton-day-tour-from-auckland.a48556468.activity-details?&rid=6313189&location=Karapiro&swp=off) ![Twilight Glowworm Kayak Tour – Lake Karapiro](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45271658/163e0df9-1ebd-43bc-8ae6-7b00e9cc6423.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Twilight Glowworm Kayak Tour – Lake Karapiro 3h 30m Free cancellation available CA $123 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/twilight-kayak-glow-worm-tour.a45271658.activity-details?&rid=6313189&location=Karapiro&swp=off) ![Luxury Small group tour from Auckland to Hobbiton Film Set](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2137848/2567c097-1cfb-4a29-8d39-2f1337d0dbc4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Luxury Small group tour from Auckland to Hobbiton Film Set 7h Free cancellation available CA $822 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/small-group-tour-from-auckland-to-hobbiton-film-set-in-a-luxury-van.a2137848.activity-details?&rid=6313189&location=Karapiro&swp=off) ![Cambridge, Matamata, Waitomo: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4564345/416b58ea-5e5e-48f4-9500-e1947c7ed019.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cambridge, Matamata, Waitomo: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise 1h Free cancellation available CA $121 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/waikato-river-1-hour-ecological-river-cruise.a4564345.activity-details?&rid=6313189&location=Karapiro&swp=off) ![Waikato: Half-Day Karāpiro River Trail Bike Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4772282/e8905119-2edf-4cb9-9203-97e7eed5da0b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Waikato: Half-Day Karāpiro River Trail Bike Tour 3h 30m Free cancellation available CA $106 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/waikato-half-day-karapiro-river-trail-bike-tour.a4772282.activity-details?&rid=6313189&location=Karapiro&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 13 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6313189&location=Karapiro&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![Hobbiton Film Set Tour from Auckland](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1217025/263b7e96-b16e-44a7-8a91-71ff120113f1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Hobbiton Film Set Tour from Auckland 8h 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available CA $960 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/hobbiton-film-set-tour-from-auckland.a1217025.activity-details?&rid=6313189&location=Karapiro&swp=off) ![Hobbiton and Waitomo Caves Arrive in Comfort and Style](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49658879/f9526af5-2d58-4038-ba7a-9fa158587a4e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Hobbiton and Waitomo Caves Arrive in Comfort and Style 9h Free cancellation available CA $576 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/hobbiton-and-waitomo-caves-arrive-in-comfort-and-style.a49658879.activity-details?&rid=6313189&location=Karapiro&swp=off) ![Hobbiton Film Set Private Transfer and Hobbiton Tour SUV](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50941460/5fc1b9f1-00ed-4a53-8d03-f935bd45dc01.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Hobbiton Film Set Private Transfer and Hobbiton Tour SUV 9h Free cancellation available CA $732 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/hobbiton-film-set-private-transfer-and-hobbiton-tour-suv.a50941460.activity-details?&rid=6313189&location=Karapiro&swp=off) ![Private Tour - Hobbiton Film Set & Te Puia (Rotorua)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45284376/c2faa914-8d95-4a7d-b6a6-5b8c13e81222.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Tour - Hobbiton Film Set & Te Puia (Rotorua) 12h Free cancellation available CA $781 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-tour-hobbiton-and-te-puia.a45284376.activity-details?&rid=6313189&location=Karapiro&swp=off) ![Hobbiton Film Set & Waitomo Glow Worm Caves Private Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49731470/701c00a8-7201-4c3c-b73a-9e9e0f112fc1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Hobbiton Film Set & Waitomo Glow Worm Caves Private Tour 11h Free cancellation available CA $814 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/hobbiton-film-set-waitomo-glow-worm-caves-private-tour.a49731470.activity-details?&rid=6313189&location=Karapiro&swp=off) ![Private Hobbiton Film Set Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45284363/9df0c9fc-375b-4a3a-b148-feb717484fac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Hobbiton Film Set Tour 9h CA $2,632 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-hobbiton-film-set-tour.a45284363.activity-details?&rid=6313189&location=Karapiro&swp=off) ![Hobbiton, Waitomo Caves, Blue Spring & Hamilton Garden Day trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50245385/b40e8a8d-0562-4769-98d1-3366f0ee1d6d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Hobbiton, Waitomo Caves, Blue Spring & Hamilton Garden Day trip 13h Free cancellation available CA $816 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/hobbiton-waitomo-caves-blue-spring-hamilton-garden-day-trip.a50245385.activity-details?&rid=6313189&location=Karapiro&swp=off) ![Private Day Tour of Ruakuri Cave, Glowworm and Hobbiton Film Set](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49684516/d568ffd6-bb1c-4628-b3e1-c8b973e85672.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Day Tour of Ruakuri Cave, Glowworm and Hobbiton Film Set 10h Free cancellation available CA $1,769 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-day-tour-of-waitomo-glowworm-ruakuri-cave-and-hobbiton.a49684516.activity-details?&rid=6313189&location=Karapiro&swp=off) ![Auckland to Hobbiton Private Tour Shire Film Set and Waikato](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51294497/0e98936a-f6b9-482b-9734-66d0d661f3cf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Auckland to Hobbiton Private Tour Shire Film Set and Waikato 8h Free cancellation available CA $1,211 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/auckland-to-hobbiton-private-tour-shire-film-set-and-waikato.a51294497.activity-details?&rid=6313189&location=Karapiro&swp=off) ![Sanctuary Mountain (Mt Maungatautari) & Waitomo Luxury Day tour from Auckla...](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45276550/b23f6d9b-9bd3-43a3-aeb7-68ad48e06b58.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sanctuary Mountain (Mt Maungatautari) & Waitomo Luxury Day tour from Auckla... 12h Free cancellation available CA $535 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/sanctuary-mountain-mt-maungatautari-waitomo-luxury-day-tour-from-auckland.a45276550.activity-details?&rid=6313189&location=Karapiro&swp=off) ### Water activities [See all 4 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6313189&location=Karapiro&filter.categories=Wateractivities) ![Twilight Glowworm Kayak Tour – Lake Karapiro](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45271658/163e0df9-1ebd-43bc-8ae6-7b00e9cc6423.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Twilight Glowworm Kayak Tour – Lake Karapiro 3h 30m Free cancellation available CA $123 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/twilight-kayak-glow-worm-tour.a45271658.activity-details?&rid=6313189&location=Karapiro&swp=off) ![Cambridge, Matamata, Waitomo: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4564345/416b58ea-5e5e-48f4-9500-e1947c7ed019.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cambridge, Matamata, Waitomo: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise 1h Free cancellation available CA $121 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/waikato-river-1-hour-ecological-river-cruise.a4564345.activity-details?&rid=6313189&location=Karapiro&swp=off) ![Lake Karapiro: Evening Kayak Glowworm Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4524151/595ea38e-9f80-45b3-8cef-cfa98ebdd031.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Lake Karapiro: Evening Kayak Glowworm Tour 3h 30m 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available CA $123 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/lake-karapiro-evening-kayak-glowworm-tour.a4524151.activity-details?&rid=6313189&location=Karapiro&swp=off) ![Cambridge Waikato New Zealand: Tour -45 Min Extreme Jet Boat](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4527786/7efbd80c-3528-4358-a5ae-ea09aa4c75d5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cambridge Waikato New Zealand: Tour -45 Min Extreme Jet Boat 45m 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available CA $121 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/cambridge-waikato-river-45-minute-extreme-jet-boat-ride.a4527786.activity-details?&rid=6313189&location=Karapiro&swp=off) 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[Book now](https://expedia.ca/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_6313189) ## Recommended things to do in Karapiro | Number of things to do | 24 | | ------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Waikato: Ancient Forest Guided Tour](/things-to-do/sanctuary-mountain-ancient-forest-guided-tour.a49262456.activity-details): CA $57 | | Top 5 things to do | [Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with lunch at Hobbiton](/things-to-do/hobbiton-day-tour-from-rotorua-with-lunch-at-hobbiton.a1394665.activity-details)[Cambridge, Matamata, Waitomo: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise](/things-to-do/waikato-river-1-hour-ecological-river-cruise.a4564345.activity-details)[Twilight Glowworm Kayak Tour – Lake Karapiro](/things-to-do/twilight-kayak-glow-worm-tour.a45271658.activity-details)[Cambridge Waikato New Zealand: Tour -45 Min Extreme Jet Boat](/things-to-do/cambridge-waikato-river-45-minute-extreme-jet-boat-ride.a4527786.activity-details)[Waikato: Ancient Forest Guided Tour](/things-to-do/sanctuary-mountain-ancient-forest-guided-tour.a49262456.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Cambridge, Matamata, Waitomo: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise](/things-to-do/waikato-river-1-hour-ecological-river-cruise.a4564345.activity-details)[Twilight Glowworm Kayak Tour – Lake Karapiro](/things-to-do/twilight-kayak-glow-worm-tour.a45271658.activity-details)[Waikato: Ancient Forest Guided Tour](/things-to-do/sanctuary-mountain-ancient-forest-guided-tour.a49262456.activity-details)[Lake Karapiro: Evening Kayak Glowworm Tour](/things-to-do/lake-karapiro-evening-kayak-glowworm-tour.a4524151.activity-details)[Waikato: Half-Day Karāpiro River Trail Bike Tour](/things-to-do/waikato-half-day-karapiro-river-trail-bike-tour.a4772282.activity-details) | | With kids | [Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with lunch at Hobbiton](/things-to-do/hobbiton-day-tour-from-rotorua-with-lunch-at-hobbiton.a1394665.activity-details)[Cambridge, Matamata, Waitomo: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise](/things-to-do/waikato-river-1-hour-ecological-river-cruise.a4564345.activity-details)[Cambridge Waikato New Zealand: Tour -45 Min Extreme Jet Boat](/things-to-do/cambridge-waikato-river-45-minute-extreme-jet-boat-ride.a4527786.activity-details)[Waikato: Ancient Forest Guided Tour](/things-to-do/sanctuary-mountain-ancient-forest-guided-tour.a49262456.activity-details)[Auckland to Rotorua via Hobbiton Film Set Tour - One Way](/things-to-do/auckland-to-rotorua-via-hobbiton-film-set-tour-one-way.a1395661.activity-details) | ## What to do in Karapiro --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Karapiro #### The Red Barn After visiting The Red Barn, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Karapiro. 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) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from 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 ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Karapiro worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Karapiro? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Karapiro? ### Is three days enough to stay in Karapiro? ### What are some activities to do in Karapiro with kids? > - [Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with lunch at Hobbiton](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/hobbiton-day-tour-from-rotorua-with-lunch-at-hobbiton.a1394665.activity-details) > - [Cambridge, Matamata, Waitomo: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/waikato-river-1-hour-ecological-river-cruise.a4564345.activity-details) > - [Cambridge Waikato New Zealand: Tour -45 Min Extreme Jet Boat](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/cambridge-waikato-river-45-minute-extreme-jet-boat-ride.a4527786.activity-details) > - [Waikato: Ancient Forest Guided Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/sanctuary-mountain-ancient-forest-guided-tour.a49262456.activity-details) > - [Auckland to Rotorua via Hobbiton Film Set Tour - One Way](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/auckland-to-rotorua-via-hobbiton-film-set-tour-one-way.a1395661.activity-details) ### What to do in Karapiro for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Karapiro? ![](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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