Waikato River Tours and Activities

An aerial view of a city with a river, industrial buildings, and residential areas.
A turquoise waterfall surrounded by dense forest.
A river flowing through a forested gorge with a waterfall.
A waterfall surrounded by dense forest.
A river with a waterfall surrounded by dense forest.

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Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group

Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group

5 out of 5
Auckland Central Business District
Price was NZ$719, price is now NZ$521 per person
NZ$521
per person
12 Sept - 15 Sept
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
New Plymouth (NPL) to Auckland (AKL)
9/10 Wonderful! (1,860 reviews)

BK's Pioneer Motel

BK's Pioneer Motel

3.5 out of 5
Mangere
Price was NZ$810, price is now NZ$598 per person
NZ$598
per person
7 Oct - 11 Oct
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Wellington (WLG) to Auckland (AKL)
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)

Auckland City Hotel

Auckland City Hotel

4 out of 5
Auckland Central Business District
Price was NZ$709, price is now NZ$533 per person
NZ$533
per person
19 Sept - 22 Sept
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
New Plymouth (NPL) to Auckland (AKL)
8.4/10 Very good! (1,003 reviews)
Clean room and great breakfast.

Reviewed on 17 July 2026

Tours & day trips

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Small-Group Hobbiton and Waitomo Day Tour with Lunch from Auckland

Small-Group Hobbiton and Waitomo Day Tour with Lunch from Auckland

Activity duration is 12 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 127 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$495 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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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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Attractions

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Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Cursed Cabin

Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Cursed Cabin

Activity duration is 1 hour
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$39 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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The best of Hamilton Private walking tour

The best of Hamilton Private walking tour

Activity duration is 2 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$3,519 per adult*
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Wildlife & nature

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

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

Activity duration is 1 hour
10.0 out of 10 with 10 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$147 per adult
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Top Waikato River Hotel & Accommodation Deals

Novotel Tainui Hamilton

Novotel Tainui Hamilton

4.5 out of 5
7 Alma Street Hamilton
Novotel Tainui Hamilton
Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge

Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge

4 out of 5
16 Thackeray Street Hamilton
Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge
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
VR Hamilton

VR Hamilton

4 out of 5
237 Victoria Street Hamilton
VR Hamilton
Heartland Ambassador Hotel Hamilton

Heartland Ambassador Hotel Hamilton

3 out of 5
86 Ulster Street Hamilton Waikato
Heartland Ambassador Hotel Hamilton
Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton

Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton

4 out of 5
23 Clarence Street Hamilton
Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton
ibis Hamilton Tainui

ibis Hamilton Tainui

3.5 out of 5
18 Alma Street Hamilton
ibis Hamilton Tainui
Colonial City Motel and Conference Centre

Colonial City Motel and Conference Centre

2 out of 5
23 Thackeray Street Hamilton Waikato
Colonial City Motel and Conference Centre
Anglesea Motel and Conference Centre

Anglesea Motel and Conference Centre

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