Waikato River Tours and Activities

Aratiatia Rapids featuring rapids
Aratiatia Rapids featuring rapids
Aratiatia Rapids featuring rapids
Aratiatia Rapids featuring a gorge or canyon and rapids
Aratiatia Rapids which includes forest scenes, a river or creek and rapids

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Royal Residency

Royal Residency

3 out of 5
Royal Oak
Price was CA $3,105, price is now CA $2,536 per person
CA $2,536
per person
Oct 20 - Oct 25
found 3 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Calgary (YYC) to Auckland (AKL)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (55 reviews)
Great place and very nice inside. Parking was a little tight in the garage with minivans.

Reviewed on Aug. 2, 2025

Delamore Lodge

Delamore Lodge

4.5 out of 5
Oneroa
Price was CA $6,870, price is now CA $5,115 per person
CA $5,115
per person
Nov 17 - Nov 22
found 8 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Toronto (YYZ) to Auckland (AKL)
10/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews)
Staff were so nice- especially Anna! All staff were so accommodating and helped us with whatever we needed. Beautiful place to stay at. Personally wouldn’t recommend over 3 or 4 nights in colder weather as it does get a little hard to figure out plans.

Reviewed on Sep. 5, 2023

Luminous on Anzac

Luminous on Anzac

3 out of 5
Auckland Central Business District
Price was CA $7,170, price is now CA $5,366 per person
CA $5,366
per person
Nov 17 - Nov 22
found 8 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Toronto (YYZ) to Auckland (AKL)
No reviews

Tours & day trips

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Hobbiton Film Set Tour with lunch from Auckland

Hobbiton Film Set Tour with lunch from Auckland

Activity duration is 9 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 7 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $236 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Hobbiton, Waitomo Caves, Blue Spring & Hamilton Garden Day trip

Hobbiton, Waitomo Caves, Blue Spring & Hamilton Garden Day trip

Activity duration is 13 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $483 per traveller*
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Water activities

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Lake Karapiro: Evening Kayak Glowworm Tour

Lake Karapiro: Evening Kayak Glowworm Tour

Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $121 per adult
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Attractions

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Escape Room Experience Lady Luna's Cottage of Mysteries

Escape Room Experience Lady Luna's Cottage of Mysteries

Activity duration is 1 hour and 15 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $24 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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Tandem Skydive Experience in Taupo

Tandem Skydive Experience in Taupo

Activity duration is 3 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $267 per adult
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Popular places to visit

Hamilton Central Business District

Hamilton Central Business District

Hamilton Central Business District is just one of the places to see in Hamilton, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the riverfront or visit the casinos in the area.

Hamilton Central Business District
Hamilton Gardens

Hamilton Gardens

From the peaceful Japanese Zen Garden to the explosion of color in the Indian Char Bagh Garden, anyone who loves nature will enjoy this man-made paradise.

Hamilton Gardens

Memorial Park

Explore the great outdoors at Memorial Park, a lovely green space in Hamilton. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the spas in the area.

Memorial Park

Waikato Museum of Art and History

Learn about the area’s rich Māori history, take in over 3,000 works of art and interact with the wonders of science in this ever-changing cultural center.

Waikato Museum of Art and History

ArtsPost

You can spend time exploring the galleries in ArtsPost during your travels in Hamilton. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the spas in the area.

ArtsPost

Riff Raff

You can find out about the history of Hamilton with a trip to Riff Raff. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the spas in the area.

Riff Raff

Best Lodging Options Near Waikato River

VR Hamilton

VR Hamilton

4 out of 5
237 Victoria Street, Hamilton
VR Hamilton
Novotel Tainui Hamilton

Novotel Tainui Hamilton

4.5 out of 5
7 Alma Street, Hamilton
Novotel Tainui Hamilton
Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center

Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center

3.5 out of 5
287 Victoria Street, Hamilton
Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center
Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge

Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge

4 out of 5
16 Thackeray Street, Hamilton
Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge
Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton

Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton

4 out of 5
23 Clarence Street, Hamilton
Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton
Heartland Ambassador Hotel Hamilton

Heartland Ambassador Hotel Hamilton

3 out of 5
86 Ulster Street, Whitiora, Hamilton, Waikato
Heartland Ambassador Hotel Hamilton
ibis Hamilton Tainui

ibis Hamilton Tainui

3.5 out of 5
18 Alma Street, Hamilton
ibis Hamilton Tainui
Microtel Lodge

Microtel Lodge

2 out of 5
140 Ulster St, Hamilton, Waikato
Microtel Lodge
Quest on London

Quest on London

4 out of 5
51 London Street, Cnr London and Victoria Streets, Hamilton
Quest on London
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