Waikato Travel Guide

New Zealand
Cathedral Cove Beach showing a sunset, general coastal views and rugged coastline

Popular cities in Waikato

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 boating.

Reasons to visit

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

Reasons to visit

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

Reasons to visit

  • Spa Thermal Park
  • Taupo Museum and Art Gallery
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 relaxing Waitomo Caves.

Reasons to visit

  • Waitomo Glowworm Caves
New Zealand
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
Cambridge
Cambridge
Known for Gardens, Countryside and Tours
Get away to secluded Cambridge! Enjoy the gardens, wildlife and boating.