What to do in Waikato

Activities, attractions and tours

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Activities

Lake Taupo: 1.5-Hour Māori Rock Carvings Cruise

Lake Taupo: 1.5-Hour Māori Rock Carvings Cruise

NZ$65
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lake Taupo: 1.5-Hour Māori Rock Carvings Cruise
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
Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Hunting Lodge

Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Hunting Lodge

NZ$39
per adult
Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Hunting Lodge
Ultimate self-drive rail car journey

Ultimate self-drive rail car journey

NZ$79
per adult
Ultimate self-drive rail car journey
3Mirage 360 Degree Immersion Virtual Experience

3Mirage 360 Degree Immersion Virtual Experience

NZ$39
per adult
3Mirage 360 Degree Immersion Virtual Experience
Maori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures - Kindred Spirit

Classical Sailing - Māori Rock Carvings -Taupo Sailing Adventures

NZ$69
per adult
Classical Sailing - Māori Rock Carvings -Taupo Sailing Adventures
Rotorua: Velocity Valley - Pick One Pass

Rotorua: Velocity Valley - One Ride Pass

NZ$65
per adult
Rotorua: Velocity Valley - One Ride Pass
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
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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 NZ$395 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 NZ$45 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 NZ$59 per adult
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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 NZ$145 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 NZ$535 per adult
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What to do in Waikato

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Hobbiton Movie Set

9.6/10 (413 reviews)
Enjoy an outing to Hobbiton Movie Set during your stay in Matamata. Discover the area's hot springs and cafes.
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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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Day trip destinations 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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Whitianga

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Ngaruawahia

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Auckland

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Coromandel

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