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Waikato New Zealand


Waikato New Zealand
The area remains the richest area of the country for dairy products and agriculture. Hamilton, an hour and a half south of Auckland by car is the main city of the Waikato region. While the Waikato region is renowned for its farming strength, it also offers some spectacular tourism attractions. Visitors to the Waitomo Glowworm Caves never fail to be amazed by the splendor and beauty of the limestone formations. Further activities include wildlife tours, gardens, museums, river activities, thermal hot springs, and farm tours.
Travel guides for Waikato: hamiltonwaikato.com
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What to do in Waikato

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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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

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    0.1 KM Otorohanga
This is a show not to be missed!  Ness Abernethy (as Stevie Nicks) is bringing you a three hour concert with her incredible six piece live band. Singing all the best Stevie Nicks hits from her time in Fleetwood Mac through to her extensive ...
Start Date:    End Date:    Venue: Otorohanga Club - Otorohanga, Waikato   Distance: 0.1 KM from Otorohanga
    0.6 KM Hamilton
Pop up ENT bringing you into your Daylight Savings with Sunday Sesh. Vol. 1 An unforgettable musical experience awaits you at Patrons Brewing Co. This is not just a concert, but a journey back to the glorious 90s with a perfect blend of live acts ...
Start Date:    End Date:    Venue: Patrons Brewing Co. - Hamilton, Waikato   Distance: 0.6 KM from Hamilton
    55 KM Tokoroa
Eclipse - in concert Celebrate 50 years of Pink Floyd’s ‘Dark Side of The Moon’ with an unbelievable performance from Eclipse. Full Quadraphonic sound and state-of-the-art dynamic lighting, along with Eclipse’s full eight-piece line-up ...
Start Date:    End Date:    Venue: Great Lake Centre - Taupo, Lake Taupo   Distance: 55 KM from Tokoroa
    1.8 KM Hamilton
Are you feeling lucky? Prepare to be dazzled as Operatunity with New Zealand’s most iconic entertainers and band transport you to a glittering night in Vegas! Viva Las Vegas! pays homage to Vegas’ most famous headliners - Elvis, Liberace, Tom ...
Start Date:    End Date:    Venue: Hamilton Central Baptist Church - Hamilton, Waikato   Distance: 1.8 KM from Hamilton
    3.2 KM Hamilton
Join us in St Paul's Collegiate School Chapel for this exciting concert celebrating Auckland Youth Orchestra’s 75th anniversary! Mendelssohn: Verleih uns Frieden (Grant us Thy Peace) performed by the Auckland Youth Choir, conducted by David ...
Start Date:    End Date:    Venue: St Paul's Collegiate School - Hamilton, Waikato   Distance: 3.2 KM from Hamilton
    2.8 KM Hamilton
A highlight of the traditional Irish music scene from 2001 - 2011, Trad group Gráda is reuniting in 2023 with a 9-date tour across New Zealand. The tour will begin in Wellington on the 18th of October before the group head to New Plymouth, ...
Start Date:    End Date:    Venue: Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts - Hamilton, Waikato   Distance: 2.8 KM from Hamilton
19.7 KM Hamilton
Join us for an exciting afternoon of music from around the world. The final part of the Arc en Ciel 'Music Circle' project. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to hear songs in English, French, Portuguese and Spanish. Mark your calendars ...
Start Date:    End Date:    Venue: Cambridge High School - Cambridge, Waipa   Distance: 19.7 KM from Hamilton
    0.4 KM Hamilton
Jayden Pere, a 17-year-old Waikato local, is about to embark on an experience of a lifetime, working alongside Grammy award-winning writers and composers as well as current industry celebrities and be showcased in front of top network agents for ...
Start Date:    End Date:    Venue: Nivara Lounge - Hamilton, Waikato   Distance: 0.4 KM from Hamilton
    1.8 KM Hamilton
Be swept away by the magic, romance, and elegance of a Viennese extravaganza with Operatunity’s Christmas in Vienna. Hear beautiful Viennese Waltzes like “I’m in Love with Vienna”, “Vienna City of Dreams” and “The Blue Danube”, ...
Start Date:    End Date:    Venue: Hamilton Central Baptist Church - Hamilton, Waikato   Distance: 1.8 KM from Hamilton
    1.1 KM Hamilton
The Sweet Caroline Tour: A Tribute to Neil Diamond is putting all those well-loved classics back on stage and in the spotlight, showcased by a world-class international band and produced especially for the theatre. Step back into the glory days of ...
Start Date:    End Date:    Venue: Heaphy Room - Claudelands, Hamilton, Waikato   Distance: 1.1 KM from Hamilton
    54.8 KM Tokoroa
Summer Festival Vibes Alive & Kicking With International Lineup for Taupo Summer Concert 2024 The team at Greenstone Entertainment are excited to have another mega line up of international artists for one of New Zealand’s most ...
Start Date:    End Date:    Venue: Taupo Amphitheatre - Taupo, Lake Taupo   Distance: 54.8 KM from Tokoroa
    1.4 KM Hamilton
Summer Festival Vibes Alive & Kicking With International Lineup for Summer Concert - Claudelands Oval 2024 - Hamilton The team at Greenstone Entertainment are excited to have a mega line up of international artists for one of New ...
Start Date:    End Date:    Venue: Claudelands Park - Hamilton, Waikato   Distance: 1.4 KM from Hamilton
    53.3 KM Tokoroa
Join us for a fabulous afternoon of music, laughter, great food and a rollickin good time. AND help us support our local heroes, Greenlea Rescue Helicopter Service. Two fantastic Kiwi bands will keep us entertained as the Summer's afternoon sun ...
Start Date:    End Date:    Venue: Whakaipo Lodge - Taupo, Lake Taupo   Distance: 53.3 KM from Tokoroa

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Camping and overnight campervan parking in Waikato

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Free Truck Stop Campervan Spot Tirua    0.3 KM Tirau
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Shopping   Free
 
Kawhia Forest Camp    0.3 KM Kawhia
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers, Power, Laundry   (Fees Apply)
 
Te Kuiti Waitomo Caves District    0.4 KM Te Kuiti
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers, Power   (Fees Apply)
 
Tokoroa Motorcamp And Backpackers    0.4 KM Tokoroa
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers, Power, Laundry   (Fees Apply)
 
Raglan Holiday Park    0.8 KM Raglan
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers, Power, Laundry   (Fees Apply)
 
Tokoroa Memorial Park Mossop Rd    1 KM Tokoroa
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets   Free
 
Hamilton City Holiday Park    1.8 KM Hamilton
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers   (Fees Apply)
 
Te Kuiti Scenic Reserve    3.7 KM Te Kuiti
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets   Free
 
Mercer Waikato River Side    4.4 KM Pokeno
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets   Free
 
Taumaranui Camping Ground    5 KM Taumarunui
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers, Power, Laundry   (Fees Apply)
 
Okoroire Hotel Camp Sites    5 KM Tirau
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Shopping   (Fees Apply)
 
Raglan Te Uku Hall    8.1 KM Raglan
Overnight campervan parking - No facilities   Free
Oparau Road House    9 KM Kawhia
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets   Free
 
Waitomo Top Camp    9.3 KM Te Kuiti
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers, Power, Laundry, Shopping   (Fees Apply)
 
Horahora Domain Horahora Rd    10 KM Tirau
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets   Free
 
Ruapuke Motor Camp    10.8 KM Raglan
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers   (Fees Apply)
 
Kariori Park Lot    11.4 KM Raglan
Overnight campervan parking - No facilities   Free
Moana Roa Reserve Lake Karipiro Free Camping    11.5 KM Tirau
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets   (Fees Apply)
 
Karapiro Moana Roa Reserve    11.6 KM Tirau
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets   Free
 
Waitomo Lookout Free Over Night    14.1 KM Te Kuiti
Overnight campervan parking - No facilities   Free
Waingaro Hot Springs Camp Ground    16.5 KM Raglan
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water   (Fees Apply)
 
Mangakino Freedom Camping Area Lake Maraetai    18.8 KM Tokoroa
Overnight campervan parking - No facilities   Free
Truck Stop Park Over    19.4 KM Pokeno
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets   (Fees Apply)
 
Landing Road East Of Kihikihi    19.8 KM Tokoroa
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets   (Fees Apply)
 
Lake Karapiro Camp Ground    19.9 KM Tirau
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers   (Fees Apply)
 
Cambridge Kiwi Motor Park    22 KM Hamilton
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers, Power, Laundry   (Fees Apply)
 
Opal Hot Springs Holiday Park Near To Hobbiton    22.2 KM Tirau
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers, Power, Laundry   (Fees Apply)
 
Artiamuri Lake Boat Ramp    23.4 KM Tokoroa
Overnight campervan parking - No facilities   Free
Waiuku Township Awhitu Peninnsula Glenbrook    25.6 KM Pokeno
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Shopping   Free
 
Sandspit Motor Camp Waiuku    26.1 KM Pokeno
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers, Power, Laundry   (Fees Apply)
 
Marokopa Village Camp Ground And Store    27.4 KM Kawhia
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers   (Fees Apply)
 
Clarkes Beach Holiday Park Waiuku    31.4 KM Pokeno
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers, Power, Laundry, Wi-Fi, Shopping   (Fees Apply)
 
Port Waikato Holiday Park    31.7 KM Pokeno
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers, Power, Laundry, Wi-Fi   (Fees Apply)
 
Back Country Campsite    44.9 KM Taumarunui
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers, Power   (Fees Apply)
 
Awakino River Bridge    58.1 KM Te Kuiti
Overnight campervan parking - No facilities   Free
Whitebait Inn Cabins And Motor Camp Mokau    59.1 KM Taumarunui
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers, Power   (Fees Apply)
 
Seaview Holiday Park Mokau    59.8 KM Taumarunui
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers, Power, Laundry   (Fees Apply)
 

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