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What to do

Looking for things to do in Waikato? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Hobbiton™ Movie Set Tours
Hobbiton™ Movie Set Tours
4.7/5916 Reviews
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Film and television bases
Night view
Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Waitomo Glowworm Caves
4.5/5838 Reviews
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Natural scenery
Boat tour
Hukafalls Jet Taupo
Hukafalls Jet Taupo
4.9/529 Reviews
Lake Taupo
Lake Taupo
4.8/578 Reviews
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Natural scenery
Blue Spring / Te Waihou Walkway
Blue Spring / Te Waihou Walkway
4.5/521 Reviews
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Natural scenery
Huka Falls
Huka Falls
4.9/573 Reviews
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Natural scenery
Spa Thermal Park
Spa Thermal Park
4.3/518 Reviews
Hamilton Gardens
Hamilton Gardens
4.8/562 Reviews
Craters of the Moon
Craters of the Moon
4.8/510 Reviews
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Mountain climbing
Ruakuri Cave
Ruakuri Cave
4.0/512 Reviews
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Natural scenery
Te Whanganui-A-Hei (Cathedral Cove) Marine Reserve
Te Whanganui-A-Hei (Cathedral Cove) Marine Reserve
4.7/537 Reviews
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Beaches and shores

What to eat

Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Waikato dishes and foodie spots.
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Hayes Common
Hayes Common
4.4/57 Reviews
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Western cuisine
HUHU Cafe
HUHU Cafe
5.0/56 Reviews
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Western cuisine
Avg. VND370,000/person
The Verandah Cafe & Function Centre
The Verandah Cafe & Function Centre
3.7/57 Reviews
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Coffee shop
Avg. VND460,000/person
Waitomo Homestead
Waitomo Homestead
4.4/510 Reviews
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Coffee shop
Redoubt Bar & Eatery
Redoubt Bar & Eatery
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Bars/bistros
Avg. VND456,666/person
Marko’s Osteria
Marko’s Osteria
5.0/52 Reviews
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Western cuisine
The Village Cafe
The Village Cafe
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Western cuisine
The Green Dragon Inn
The Green Dragon Inn
5.0/57 Reviews
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Bars/bistros
The Shire's Rest Cafe
The Shire's Rest Cafe
4.4/57 Reviews
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Coffee shop
McDonald's Taupo
McDonald's Taupo
5.0/53 Reviews
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Western cuisine
Avg. VND200,000/person
Nami Japanese Restaurant
Nami Japanese Restaurant
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Asian cuisine
Avg. VND421,666/person
Iguana Street Bar & Restaurant
Iguana Street Bar & Restaurant
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Western cuisine
Avg. VND781,666/person

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