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| The Stevie Nix Xperience - I Can't Wait | 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 | |
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| Pop Up ENT Presents Sunday Sesh Vol.1 | 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 | |
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| Eclipse - The Music Of Pink Floyd In Full Quadraphonic | 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 | |
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| Viva Las Vegas | 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 | |
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| AYO - Beethoven 9th Symphony | 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 | |
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| Gráda - John Gallagher Academy, 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 | |
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| Arc en Ciel Multilingual Concert | 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 | |
| Jayden and Friends Fundraising Concert | 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 | |
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| Christmas in Vienna | 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 | |
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| The Sweet Caroline Tour: A Tribute to Neil Diamond | 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 | |
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| Taupo Summer Concert | 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 | |
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| Summer Concert - Claudelands Oval - Hamilton | 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 | |
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| Whakaipo Lodge Summer Concert | 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
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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