Waikato Travel Guide

New Zealand

Shakespeare Lookout featuring a bay or harbour and a beach
Cathedral Cove Beach showing a sunset, general coastal views and rugged coastline
Waikato
New Zealand
Craters of the Moon showing landscape views, mountains and tranquil scenes

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Wairakei featuring mist or fog as well as an individual female
Wairakei
Known for Dining, Friendly people and Spas
Escape to relaxing Wairakei! Enjoy its dining, spas and golf.

Reasons to visit

  • Wairakei Terraces & Thermal Health Spa
  • Craters of the Moon
  • Prawn Farm
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Hamilton
Known for Spas, Family-friendly and Gardens
Experience the gardens, zoo and parks in Hamilton!

Reasons to visit

  • Hamilton Gardens
  • Hamilton Central Business District
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Huka Falls featuring a bridge and rapids as well as a large group of people
Taupō
Known for Lakes, Spas and Family-friendly
Come to Taupō and enjoy its lake views, waterfalls and spas.

Reasons to visit

  • Spa Thermal Park
  • Taupō Museum and Art Gallery
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Waitomo Caves showing caving, interior views and caves
Waitomo Caves
Known for Friendly people, Dining and Historical
Trip time! Discover the local cuisine, spas and history in upscale Waitomo Caves.

Reasons to visit

  • Waitomo Glowworm Caves
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Matamata
Known for Friendly people, Tours and Coffee
Come to upscale Matamata and enjoy its opera, countryside and coffee.

Reasons to visit

  • Hobbiton Movie Set
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Cambridge
Cambridge
Known for Gardens, Countryside and Tours
Get away to secluded Cambridge! Enjoy the gardens, wildlife and ecotourism.
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