FRWaikato New Zealand
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What to do in Waikato
Back to top| Hamilton Gardens | 3 KM Hamilton |
| Explore an enchanting world of secret gardens. Transport yourself through time and to far-flung corners of the world. Meander through a lush tropical jungle, visit ancient China and indulge yourself in a Renaissance Prince's 16th century garden. Hamilton Gardens is a conceptual garden and is the Waikato's most visited tourist destination. | |
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| Riverlea Theatre & Arts Centre | 5 KM Hamilton |
| Riverlea Theatre has been a part of the theatre scene in Hamilton for over 30 years. In that time Riverlea has been home to hundreds of productions, and thousands of talented performers and technical staff. Our resident societies provide a variety of shows from comedy to musical theatre. Please check our website for details of current performances or phone the Theatre Manager on 0800 800 192 Tuesday to Friday 11am - 5pm. | |
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| Visit the Waikato Museum of Arts and History | 0.7 KM Hamilton |
| If you are especially interested in the Maori culture, do not miss the Waikato Museum of Arts and History. | |
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| Study English in New Zealand | 0.3 KM Hamilton |
| Located in a central city building, WIE is in the heart of Hamilton, just 1-2 minutes walk from both Hamilton Transport Centre and Hamilton City Centre with its many shops, restaurants, theatres and entertainment. A wide range of quality courses and programmes including General English at 6 levels (academic and general), IELTS Preparation, and English for High School Preparation. | |
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| Raglan Surf Lessons | 11.1 KM Kawhia |
| UP Surf Coaching based in Raglan is a Surf School that provides beginner and intermediate surf lessons and camps. | |
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| Nikau Glowworm Cave and bed & breakfast | 28.8 KM Raglan |
| In Waikaretu, 1 hour north of Raglan, 1.5 hours S.W. of Auckland, Nikau Cave is a 1 km long limestone cave with thousands of glowworms, wonderful formations and few people. On a sheep and cattle farm with extensive gardens. Guided tours take 1.5hrs. $35 per person. Bookings essential. Meals available on request. Private cabin accommodation and backpacker accommodation. | |
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| Canoe & Kayak the Whanganui River | 3.2 KM Taumarunui |
| Canoe & Kayak the Whanganui River 1-5 day river trips freedom Canoe hire and enjoy the amazingly breath taking scenery. All prices include Transportation to and from the river - canoe/kayak, lifejackets, dry barrels, light refreshments, whistle, photograph, Jet Boat Backup if needed. Freephone 0800 CANOE 4 U | |
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| Waitomo Caves glowworms organized tours | 9.6 KM Te Kuiti |
| A variety of full day bus tours departing from either Rotorua or Auckland are offered to include visiting the spectacular Waitomo glowworm caves. Thousands of native glowworms light up a boat ride through the limestone caverns underground. The scenic bus rides include combining other nearby attractions hotel pickup, onboard Wi-Fi and choices for pick and drop-off towns. | |
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| The Hobbit Shire movie set tours | 18.7 KM Tirau |
| Organized bus tours departing from Rotorua allow to visit the Hobbit movie set in nearby Matamata. Hobbiton, north of Tirau in the Waikato region, has guide tours of the Shire in Middle Earth where some of the filming for the Hobbit film trilogy was made. Hobbit holes and Green Dragon Inn can be visited in this picturesque farm land setting with sightseeing transport during the day from Rotorua. | |
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| Eco-cultural walk experiences in ancient forest | 25.1 KM Tokoroa |
| One day privately guided and three day walks amid ancient trees in the forested heart of the North Island. Walks led by the Tangata Whenua (original people of the land) in a superb temperate rainforest location close to the tourism centres of Rotorua and Taupo. All packages are all-inclusive and full catered, with professional guiding. | |
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Current and upcoming events in Waikato
Back to top| Te Pae Kokako Tanzos a Serenade to Summer | Hamilton |
| Presented by: Te Pae Kokako Tanzos Te Pae Kokako Tanzos presents: A Serenade to Summer Ring in the Summer with an evening of opera greats by some of our most promising young opera stars from Te Pae Kokako Tanzos with pianist, Peter Lockwood ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Dr John Gallagher Concert Chamber - Hamilton, Waikato | |
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| Concert HMS Pinafore | 2.8 KM Hamilton |
| Get ready to embark on a delightful nautical adventure as Cantando Choir proudly presents a concert version of the beloved operetta, HMS Pinafore, by the iconic duo Gilbert and Sullivan. HMS Pinafore, a satirical take on class and love, tells the ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts - Hamilton, Waikato Distance: 2.8 KM from Hamilton | |
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| Great Lake Drum Co. End of Year Performance Night | 56.1 KM Tokoroa |
| Great Lake Drum Co. are proud to present their 2025 End of Year Student Performance night. Come along and support the students as they showcase the skills they learned this year. There will be performances from our Drum, Guitar, Bass, Piano, Singing ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: The Playhouse Centre Stage Taupo - Taupo, Lake Taupo Distance: 56.1 KM from Tokoroa | |
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| Taupo Strings Christmas Concert | 58.7 KM Tokoroa |
| Celebrate the festive season with Taupo’s only string ensemble, Taupo Strings, as they bring their beautiful blend of violins, violas, and cellos to Ploughmans! Enjoy an enchanting programme of Christmas classics, along with the ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Ploughman's Restaurant and Bar - Taupo, Lake Taupo Distance: 58.7 KM from Tokoroa | |
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| Thistle & The Shamrock | 1.8 KM Hamilton |
| A fabulous way to start the year as our fiddler, accordionist and singers romp through the best of Irish and Scottish ballads, jigs, jokes and patriotic songs! Featuring:?? Susan Boland ? Bonavenutre Allan-Moetaua ? Karl Perigo ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Hamilton Central Baptist Church - Hamilton, Waikato Distance: 1.8 KM from Hamilton | |
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| Cold Chisel, Icehouse, Bic Runga, Everclear | 54.8 KM Tokoroa |
| Greenstone Entertainment are proud to present the return of the Summer Concert Tour to the stunning Taupo Amphitheatre, Taupo, on Saturday, January 25 2025 - Anniversary Weekend. The 2025 all-star, powerhouse bill will feature renowned artists: ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Taupo Amphitheatre - Taupo, Lake Taupo Distance: 54.8 KM from Tokoroa | |
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| Whakaipo Lodge Summer Concert | 53.3 KM Tokoroa |
| The Silver Hammers are a five-piece band assembled to scratch an itch – to do shows consisting entirely of Beatles songs. Local Kapiti musicians were sought including drummer Anje Glindemann, keyboard player Wayne Mason, whose band The ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Whakaipo Lodge - Taupo, Lake Taupo Distance: 53.3 KM from Tokoroa | |
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| The Flatliners (can) | 0.3 KM Hamilton |
| Thanks to our hard working team and a particularly hard working agent we are extremely proud to present one of Fat Wreck Chords most exciting live acts - for 3 shows! Sticky Fingaz Tour Management is stoked to present for their first time in New ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Last Place - Hamilton, Waikato Distance: 0.3 KM from Hamilton | |
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| Operatunity Presents - From Phantom to Les Mis | 1.8 KM Hamilton |
| Featuring the best of 70s and 80s musicals: Phantom, Les Mis, Cats, Jesus Christ Superstar, Fiddler on the Roof, Grease, Cabaret and more! Featuring:? Russell Dixon Kate Lineham Rebecca Wright Matt Pike John Bayne Grant Winterburn?? ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Hamilton Central Baptist Church - Hamilton, Waikato Distance: 1.8 KM from Hamilton | |
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| Operatunity Presents - Around the World in 90 Minutes | 1.8 KM Hamilton |
| A stellar cast led by Karl, Marian and Ben take you on a whirlwind, worldwide, musical journey including hits from Spain, France, USA, Australia and our own kiwiana songs! Featuring:? Karl Perigo Marian Burns Ben Makisi Derek Hill Hank ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Hamilton Central Baptist Church - Hamilton, Waikato Distance: 1.8 KM from Hamilton | |
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| Operatunity Presents - 3 Tenors & A Soprano | 1.8 KM Hamilton |
| An elegant concert of famous ballads, opera, classical and music theatre songs passionately presented by this supremely talented quartet. Featuring:? Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua Ben Makisi Derek Hill Amanda Atlas Paul Carnegie-Jones? NZ ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Hamilton Central Baptist Church - Hamilton, Waikato Distance: 1.8 KM from Hamilton | |
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| Last Night of the Proms | 1.8 KM Hamilton |
| Many of our favourite artists present this flag waving, mad, musical mayhem, promising Gilbert and Sullivan, war songs, ballads, singalongs, jokes and much frivolity! Featuring:? Susan Boland Alex Foster-Winder Cameron Barclay (TBC) Benjamin ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Hamilton Central Baptist Church - Hamilton, Waikato Distance: 1.8 KM from Hamilton | |
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| Operatunity Presents - Fabulous 50s | 1.8 KM Hamilton |
| Our singers and band present hit songs from the 50s, a decade where music defined the optimism, romance, coolness and charm of the era, with simply the best songs! Featuring:? Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua Alex Foster-Winder Cameron Barclay (TBC) ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Hamilton Central Baptist Church - Hamilton, Waikato Distance: 1.8 KM from Hamilton | |
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| Operatunity - It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas | 1.8 KM Hamilton |
| Christmas, Santa, surprises, carols, songs, singalongs, fun, jokes, laughter, fiddling, madness and love to celebrate the end of another great year of music! Featuring:? Karl Perigo Russell Dixon Marian Burns Charlotte West Kate Lineham ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Hamilton Central Baptist Church - Hamilton, Waikato Distance: 1.8 KM from Hamilton | |
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Camping and overnight campervan parking in Waikato
Back to top| Free Truck Stop Campervan Spot Tirua | 0.3 KM Tirau |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Shopping Free | |
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| Kawhia Forest Camp | 0.3 KM Kawhia |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers, Power, Laundry (Fees Apply) | |
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| Te Kuiti Waitomo Caves District | 0.4 KM Te Kuiti |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers, Power (Fees Apply) | |
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| Tokoroa Motorcamp And Backpackers | 0.4 KM Tokoroa |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers, Power, Laundry (Fees Apply) | |
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| Raglan Holiday Park | 0.8 KM Raglan |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers, Power, Laundry (Fees Apply) | |
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| Tokoroa Memorial Park Mossop Rd | 1 KM Tokoroa |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets Free | |
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| Hamilton City Holiday Park | 1.8 KM Hamilton |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers (Fees Apply) | |
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| Te Kuiti Scenic Reserve | 3.7 KM Te Kuiti |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets Free | |
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| Mercer Waikato River Side | 4.4 KM Pokeno |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets Free | |
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| Taumaranui Camping Ground | 5 KM Taumarunui |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers, Power, Laundry (Fees Apply) | |
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| Okoroire Hotel Camp Sites | 5 KM Tirau |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Shopping (Fees Apply) | |
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| Raglan Te Uku Hall | 8.1 KM Raglan |
| Overnight campervan parking - No facilities Free | |
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| Oparau Road House | 9 KM Kawhia |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets Free | |
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| Waitomo Top Camp | 9.3 KM Te Kuiti |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers, Power, Laundry, Shopping (Fees Apply) | |
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| Horahora Domain Horahora Rd | 10 KM Tirau |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets Free | |
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| Ruapuke Motor Camp | 10.8 KM Raglan |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers (Fees Apply) | |
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| Kariori Park Lot | 11.4 KM Raglan |
| Overnight campervan parking - No facilities Free | |
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| Moana Roa Reserve Lake Karipiro Free Camping | 11.5 KM Tirau |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets (Fees Apply) | |
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| Karapiro Moana Roa Reserve | 11.6 KM Tirau |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets Free | |
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| Waitomo Lookout Free Over Night | 14.1 KM Te Kuiti |
| Overnight campervan parking - No facilities Free | |
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| Waingaro Hot Springs Camp Ground | 16.5 KM Raglan |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water (Fees Apply) | |
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| Mangakino Freedom Camping Area Lake Maraetai | 18.8 KM Tokoroa |
| Overnight campervan parking - No facilities Free | |
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| Truck Stop Park Over | 19.4 KM Pokeno |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets (Fees Apply) | |
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| Landing Road East Of Kihikihi | 19.8 KM Tokoroa |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets (Fees Apply) | |
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| Lake Karapiro Camp Ground | 19.9 KM Tirau |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers (Fees Apply) | |
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| Cambridge Kiwi Motor Park | 22 KM Hamilton |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers, Power, Laundry (Fees Apply) | |
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| Opal Hot Springs Holiday Park Near To Hobbiton | 22.2 KM Tirau |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers, Power, Laundry (Fees Apply) | |
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| Artiamuri Lake Boat Ramp | 23.4 KM Tokoroa |
| Overnight campervan parking - No facilities Free | |
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| Waiuku Township Awhitu Peninnsula Glenbrook | 25.6 KM Pokeno |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Shopping Free | |
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| Sandspit Motor Camp Waiuku | 26.1 KM Pokeno |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers, Power, Laundry (Fees Apply) | |
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| Marokopa Village Camp Ground And Store | 27.4 KM Kawhia |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers (Fees Apply) | |
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| Clarkes Beach Holiday Park Waiuku | 31.4 KM Pokeno |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers, Power, Laundry, Wi-Fi, Shopping (Fees Apply) | |
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| Port Waikato Holiday Park | 31.7 KM Pokeno |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers, Power, Laundry, Wi-Fi (Fees Apply) | |
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| Back Country Campsite | 44.9 KM Taumarunui |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers, Power (Fees Apply) | |
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| Awakino River Bridge | 58.1 KM Te Kuiti |
| Overnight campervan parking - No facilities Free | |
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| Whitebait Inn Cabins And Motor Camp Mokau | 59.1 KM Taumarunui |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers, Power (Fees Apply) | |
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| Seaview Holiday Park Mokau | 59.8 KM Taumarunui |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers, Power, Laundry (Fees Apply) | |
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