What to do in South Waikato District

Activities, attractions and tours

A river meandering through a valley with fields and forests.
A woman standing by a clear blue river surrounded by dense green foliage.
A lush green landscape with a river meandering through it, surrounded by dense vegetation and trees.
A clear river with green aquatic plants and surrounding lush greenery.
A clear river surrounded by dense green foliage and ferns.

Activities

Geothermal Mineral Baths Experience: Pavilion Pools for 12+

Rotorua: Polynesian Spa Pavilion Hot Pool Bathing (12+ yrs)

NZ$55
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Rotorua: Polynesian Spa Pavilion Hot Pool Bathing (12+ yrs)
Polynesian Spa Rotorua: Deluxe Lake Spa Hot Spring Bathing

Polynesian Spa Rotorua: Deluxe Lake Spa Hot Spring Bathing

NZ$85
per adult
Polynesian Spa Rotorua: Deluxe Lake Spa Hot Spring Bathing
Te Ra Guided Experience

Te Ra Guided Experience

NZ$105
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Te Ra Guided Experience
Ultimate self-drive rail car journey

Ultimate self-drive rail car journey

NZ$79
per adult
Ultimate self-drive rail car journey
Cultural Performance

Cultural Performance

NZ$35
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cultural Performance
Rotorua: Velocity Valley - Pick One Pass

Rotorua: Velocity Valley - One Ride Pass

NZ$65
per adult
Rotorua: Velocity Valley - One Ride Pass
Te Po Indigenous Evening Experience

Te Po Indigenous Evening Experience

NZ$203
per adult
Te Po Indigenous Evening Experience
Rotorua Monster 4X4 Thrill Ride

Monster 4X4 Thrill Ride at Off Road NZ

NZ$67
per adult
Monster 4X4 Thrill Ride at Off Road NZ
Polynesian Spa Rotorua: Family Hot Pools and Freshwater Pool

Polynesian Spa Rotorua: Family Hot Pools and Freshwater Pool

NZ$33
per adult
Polynesian Spa Rotorua: Family Hot Pools and Freshwater Pool
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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 364 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$395 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 52 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$145 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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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 NZ$45 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 150 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$225 per adult
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Spa & wellness

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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 NZ$45 per adult
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What to do in South Waikato District

Stay near popular South Waikato District attractions

Te Waihou Walkway

9.0/10 (15 reviews)
You can take time to visit Te Waihou Walkway during your travels to Tapapa. Discover the area's hot springs and restaurants.
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Day trip destinations from South Waikato District

A lush green valley with rolling hills, a winding road, and distant mountains under a partly cloudy sky.

Horohoro

A river with clear water surrounded by dense forest and ferns.

Hamurana

A town with industrial buildings, roads, and green hills in the background.

Tokoroa

Karapiro lake power station, New Zealand

Karapiro

A stone house with a thatched roof by a lake.

Matamata

A calm lake with a wooden dock extending into the water, surrounded by forested hills under a cloudy sky.

Mangakino

A clear lake surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

Putaruru

A large statue of a man in a robe holding a staff, surrounded by greenery and a sign with a quote.

Tirau