Things to do in Waikato

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Things to do

Lake Taupō Māori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise aboard Ernest Kemp

Lake Taupō Māori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise aboard Ernest Kemp

€26
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Lake Taupō Māori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise aboard Ernest Kemp
Rotorua: Jade Carving Experience at a Local Studio

Rotorua: Jade Carving Experience at a Local Studio

€23
per adult
Rotorua: Jade Carving Experience at a Local Studio
Te Ra Guided Experience

Te Ra Guided Experience

€54
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Te Ra Guided Experience
Rotorua Monster 4X4 Thrill Ride

Monster 4X4 Thrill Ride at Off Road NZ

€34
per adult
Monster 4X4 Thrill Ride at Off Road NZ
Lake Taupo: Luxury Sailing Catamaran to Māori Rock Carvings

Lake Taupo: Luxury Sailing Catamaran to Māori Rock Carvings

€35
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Lake Taupo: Luxury Sailing Catamaran to Māori Rock Carvings
Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with lunch at Hobbiton

Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with lunch at Hobbiton

€156
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with lunch at Hobbiton
1-Day Rotorua Tour from Auckland with Options

Rotorua Tour from Auckland with Optional Extras

€234
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Rotorua Tour from Auckland with Optional Extras
Maori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures - Kindred Spirit

Classical Sailing - Māori Rock Carvings -Taupo Sailing Adventures

€35
per adult
Classical Sailing - Māori Rock Carvings -Taupo Sailing Adventures
Rotorua: Lake Rotorua Cruise with Buffet Dining Option

Rotorua: Lake Rotorua Cruise with Buffet Dining Option

€25
per adult
Rotorua: Lake Rotorua Cruise with Buffet Dining Option
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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 €202 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 €23 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 €74 per adult
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Water activities

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Taupō: Sail Barbary Eco Sailing to the Maori Rock Carvings

Taupō: Sail Barbary Eco Sailing to the Maori Rock Carvings

Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
9.2 out of 10 with 70 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is €30 per adult
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From Tauranga: Skydive over Mount Maunganui

From Tauranga: Skydive over Mount Maunganui

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 26 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is €273 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 cafes.
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Where to stay in Waikato

Find the best Waikato areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Taupō Central

If you're spending some time in Taupō Central, Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp and Lake Taupō are top sights worth seeing.

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Hamilton Central

While visiting Hamilton Central, you might make a stop by sights like Hamilton Centre Place and SkyCity Hamilton.

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Acacia Bay

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

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Hilltop

While visiting Hilltop, you might make a stop by sights like Taupō Hot Springs and Lake Taupō.

Wharewaka

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

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Taupō

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Auckland

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Coromandel

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Cambridge

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Rotorua

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Te Kuiti

A coastal landscape with a beach, a road, and houses on a hillside.

Port Charles