Things to do in Waikato

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Waiotapu: Thermal Park and Lady Knox Geyser Entry Ticket

Rotorua: Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Park Entry Ticket

￥4,520
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Rotorua: Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Park Entry Ticket
Maori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures - Kindred Spirit

Classical Sailing - Māori Rock Carvings -Taupo Sailing Adventures

￥6,365
per adult
Classical Sailing - Māori Rock Carvings -Taupo Sailing Adventures
Picture 1 for Activity Taupō: Lake Taupo Maori Rock Carving 2.5-Hour Sailing Cruise

Taupō: Sail Barbary Eco Sailing to the Maori Rock Carvings

￥5,443
per adult
Taupō: Sail Barbary Eco Sailing to the Maori Rock Carvings
Picture 2 for Activity From Whitianga: Cathedral Cove Cruise with Snorkeling

Whitianga: Cathedral Cove Cruise, Caves & Snorkelling

￥13,838
per adult
Whitianga: Cathedral Cove Cruise, Caves & Snorkelling
Black Water Rafting Experience Waitomo Caves Tour

Black Water Rafting Experience Waitomo Caves Tour

￥17,805
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Black Water Rafting Experience Waitomo Caves Tour
Cambridge, Matamata, Waitomo: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise

Cambridge, Matamata, Waitomo: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise

￥13,561
per adult
Cambridge, Matamata, Waitomo: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise
Agrodome Farm Experience including Farm Show and Farm Tour - Rotorua

Agrodome Farm Experience including Farm Show and Farm Tour - Rotorua

￥5,996
per adult
Agrodome Farm Experience including Farm Show and Farm Tour - Rotorua
Te Ra Guided Experience

Te Ra Guided Experience

￥9,687
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Te Ra Guided Experience
Lake Taupo: 1.5-Hour Māori Rock Carvings Cruise

Lake Taupo: 1.5-Hour Māori Rock Carvings Cruise

￥5,996
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lake Taupo: 1.5-Hour Māori Rock Carvings Cruise
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Small-Group Hobbiton Tour from Auckland with Party Marquee Lunch

Small-Group Hobbiton Tour from Auckland with Party Marquee Lunch

Activity duration is 9 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 369 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥37,517 per adult
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Private Forest Spa in Rotorua: Secret Spot Hot Tubs

Private Forest Spa in Rotorua: Secret Spot Hot Tubs

Activity duration is 45 minutes
9.6 out of 10 with 102 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥4,274 per adult
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Water activities

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Glow Worm Kayak Tour

Glow Worm Kayak Tour

Activity duration is 3 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 151 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥21,370 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude High Ropes Adventure

Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude High Ropes Adventure

Activity duration is 2 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 53 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥13,772 per adult
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Private Forest Spa in Rotorua: Secret Spot Hot Tubs

Private Forest Spa in Rotorua: Secret Spot Hot Tubs

Activity duration is 45 minutes
9.6 out of 10 with 102 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥4,274 per adult
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What to do in Waikato

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Hobbiton Movie Set

9.6/10 (413 reviews)
Enjoy a trip to Hobbiton Movie Set, a well-known attraction in Matamata. Discover the area's hot springs and coffeehouses.
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Where to stay in Waikato

Find the best Waikato areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Waikato
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Taupō Central

While visiting Taupō Central, you might make a stop by sights like Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp and Lake Taupō.

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Hamilton Central

If you're spending some time in Hamilton Central, Hamilton Centre Place and SkyCity Hamilton are top sights worth seeing.

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Acacia Bay

Lake views and restaurants are notable features of Acacia Bay. You might consider a stop by Lake Taupō while you're exploring the neighborhood.

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Hilltop

If you're spending some time in Hilltop, Taupō Hot Springs and Lake Taupō are top sights worth seeing.

Wharewaka

While visiting Wharewaka, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Taupō and The Landing Lake Taupō.

Popular day trips from Waikato

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Taupō

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Turangi

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Waitomo Caves

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Thames

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Ngaruawahia

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Auckland

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Coromandel

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Cambridge