Waikato River

Aratiatia Rapids showing rapids
Aratiatia Rapids showing rapids
Aratiatia Rapids which includes rapids
Aratiatia Rapids showing rapids and a gorge or canyon
Aratiatia Rapids showing a river or creek, rapids and forests

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Braemar on Parliament Street

Braemar on Parliament Street

3.5 out of 5
Auckland Central Business District
Price was ￥89,839, price is now ￥84,180 per person
￥84,180
per person
Jan 22 - Jan 24
found 18 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Sydney (SYD) to Auckland (AKL)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (183 reviews)
The Braemar on Parliament Street is a treasure from another time when the world was slower and craftsmanship and quality meant something. You'll be seated at a breakfast table with other guests in a truly delightful room with china tea cups, handmade wooden furnishings and a generous breakfast made just the way you like it! If you're looking for one of those carbon copy hotels. This is not for you. But, if you want a unique experience; this has something in every corner! And, one of the best places to start is with the host -- John! He's a veritable encyclopedia of stories of the building and places to see, eat and visit!

Reviewed on Nov 23, 2025

QT Auckland

QT Auckland

5 out of 5
Auckland Central Business District
Price was ￥323,334, price is now ￥237,978 per person
￥237,978
per person
Mar 4 - Mar 10
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Tokyo (HND) to Auckland (AKL)
9/10 Wonderful! (569 reviews)
The bed was great! There are some strange things about the room, like the light switches and the tv, which were both pretty difficult to figure out, also I never got the handheld shower sprayer to work however the restaurant in this place is phenomenal!! All the folks that work there are extremely nice and helpful. One gave us a restaurant recommendation that was the best Indian food we've had in years.

Reviewed on Dec 14, 2025

Park Hyatt Auckland

Park Hyatt Auckland

5 out of 5
Auckland Central Business District
Price was ￥375,652, price is now ￥293,236 per person
￥293,236
per person
Mar 8 - Mar 14
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Nagoya (NGO) to Auckland (AKL)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (323 reviews)
The view from our room over the harbour was quite good. The hotel is high class and the service excellent.

Reviewed on Dec 15, 2025

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Tours & day trips

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Lake Taupō Māori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise aboard Ernest Kemp

Lake Taupō Māori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise aboard Ernest Kemp

Activity duration is 2 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 9 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥4,475 per adult
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History & culture

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Lake Taupō Māori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise aboard Ernest Kemp

Lake Taupō Māori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise aboard Ernest Kemp

Activity duration is 2 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 9 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥4,475 per adult
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Attractions

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Escape Room Experience Area 54

Escape Room Experience Area 54

Activity duration is 1 hour and 15 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥2,685 per adult
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Popular places to visit

I would not usually consider a garden a must-see experience, but I am really glad a local told us to visit Hamilton Gardens. The experience of wandering through a maze of hedges that open into perfectly cultivated gardens plucked complete from other countries and other eras was quite possibly the closest I will ever come to feeling like Alice in Wonderland come to life. You never know what magical sight waits around the next bend in the path.

Hamilton Central Business District

4/5(6 reviews)

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 showing a bridge and a pond as well as a small group of people

Hamilton Gardens

5/5(26 reviews)

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

4/5(2 reviews)

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

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
ibis Hamilton Tainui

ibis Hamilton Tainui

3.5 out of 5
18 Alma Street Hamilton
ibis Hamilton Tainui
VR Hamilton

VR Hamilton

4 out of 5
237 Victoria Street Hamilton
VR Hamilton
Quest on London

Quest on London

4 out of 5
51 London Street Hamilton
Quest on London
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 Hamilton Waikato
Heartland Ambassador Hotel Hamilton
Atrium on Ulster

Atrium on Ulster

4 out of 5
281 - 285 ULSTER Street Hamilton
Atrium on Ulster
Anglesea Motel and Conference Centre

Anglesea Motel and Conference Centre

4.5 out of 5
36 Liverpool Street Hamilton
Anglesea Motel and Conference Centre
Avon Apartments

Avon Apartments

2.5 out of 5
14 Avon St Hamilton Waikato
Avon Apartments
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