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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
4.7
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916 Reviews
Film and television bases
Night view
Waitomo Glowworm Caves
4.5
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838 Reviews
Natural scenery
Boat tour
Hukafalls Jet Taupo
4.9
/5
29 Reviews
The Legendary Black Water Rafting Co, Waitomo
4.8
/5
13 Reviews
Rafting
Lake Taupo
4.8
/5
78 Reviews
Natural scenery
Blue Spring / Te Waihou Walkway
4.5
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21 Reviews
Natural scenery
Huka Falls
4.9
/5
73 Reviews
Natural scenery
Spa Thermal Park
4.3
/5
18 Reviews
Hamilton Gardens
4.8
/5
62 Reviews
Craters of the Moon
4.8
/5
10 Reviews
Mountain climbing
Ruakuri Cave
4.0
/5
12 Reviews
Natural scenery
Te Whanganui-A-Hei (Cathedral Cove) Marine Reserve
4.7
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37 Reviews
Beaches and shores
What to eat
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Hayes Common
4.4
/5
7 Reviews
Western cuisine
HUHU Cafe
5.0
/5
6 Reviews
Western cuisine
Avg. VND370,000/person
The Verandah Cafe & Function Centre
3.7
/5
7 Reviews
Coffee shop
Avg. VND460,000/person
Waitomo Homestead
4.4
/5
10 Reviews
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Redoubt Bar & Eatery
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Marko’s Osteria
5.0
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2 Reviews
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The Village Cafe
5.0
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Western cuisine
The Green Dragon Inn
5.0
/5
7 Reviews
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The Shire's Rest Cafe
4.4
/5
7 Reviews
Coffee shop
McDonald's Taupo
5.0
/5
3 Reviews
Western cuisine
Avg. VND200,000/person
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Asian cuisine
Avg. VND421,666/person
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Western cuisine
Avg. VND781,666/person
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Agrodome
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Mitai Maori Village
4.3
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29 Reviews
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Skyline Rotorua
4.8
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180 Reviews
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Kuirau Park
5.0
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2 Reviews
Lake Rotorua
4.7
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213 Reviews
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Te Puia - Rotorua, NZ
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259 Reviews
Government Gardens
4.6
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122 Reviews
Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve
4.7
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65 Reviews
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Polynesian Spa
4.5
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182 Reviews
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Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village
4.3
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Redwoods – Whakarewarewa Forest
4.5
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149 Reviews
Hiking
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Hells Gate
4.4
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109 Reviews
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Redwoods – Whakarewarewa Forest
4.5
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149 Reviews
Hiking
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Agrodome
4.7
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396 Reviews
Farms and pastures
Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill
4.3
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165 Reviews
Historic landmark
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Government Gardens
4.6
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122 Reviews
Auckland Domain
4.4
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208 Reviews
Night view
Mount Eden
4.6
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507 Reviews
Mountain climbing
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Cornwall Park
4.1
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30 Reviews
Kuirau Park
5.0
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2 Reviews
Popular Scenic Hotels Near Waikato
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Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel
9.1
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97 Reviews
Pullman Rotorua
8.9
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307 Reviews
Pavilion Beachfront Apartments
9.0
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103 Reviews
The Reef Beachfront Apartments
9.2
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68 Reviews
Castaways Resort
8.3
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118 Reviews
Tongariro Suites
9.0
/5
19 Reviews
Onetangi Beach Apartments
8.8
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63 Reviews
The Hotel Britomart Auckland
9.4
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97 Reviews
InterContinental AUCKLAND by IHG
9.2
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266 Reviews
Auckland Waterfront Serviced Apartments on Prince's Wharf
8.9
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299 Reviews
Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour
9.0
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47 Reviews
Hilton Auckland
8.9
/5
142 Reviews
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SO/ Auckland
8.9
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134 Reviews
The Hotel Britomart Auckland
9.4
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97 Reviews
QT Auckland
8.5
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42 Reviews
Park Hyatt Auckland
9.2
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206 Reviews
Porters Boutique Hotel
9.4
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50 Reviews
Rosewood Cape Kidnappers
9.5
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14 Reviews
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Treetops Lodge & Estate
9.3
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30 Reviews
On the Point - Lake Rotorua
9.5
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67 Reviews
Ngamihi Lodge
9.8
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65 Reviews
Solitaire Lodge
9.5
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28 Reviews
Delamore Lodge
9.7
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26 Reviews
McHardy Lodge
10.0
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8 Reviews
Craggy Range Luxury Vineyard Retreat
9.7
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45 Reviews
Wallingford Homestead
10.0
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7 Reviews
Koura Lodge
9.1
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45 Reviews
The River Lodge
9.8
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104 Reviews
415 Marine Parade
10.0
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45 Reviews
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SO/ Auckland
8.9
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134 Reviews
JW Marriott Auckland
8.7
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184 Reviews
Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour
9.0
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47 Reviews
Hilton Auckland
8.9
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142 Reviews
Park Hyatt Auckland
9.2
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206 Reviews
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Popular Attractions in Waikato
Hukafalls Jet Taupo
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Lake Taupo
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Huka Falls
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Hobbiton™ Movie Set Tours
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Bag End
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Matamata
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Te Whanganui-A-Hei (Cathedral Cove) Marine Reserve
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Hot Water Beach
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Cathedral Cove Beach
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Hamilton Gardens
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Hamilton New Zealand Temple
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Hobbiton™ Movie Set Tours
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Hamilton Gardens
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Cambridge
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Hamilton Gardens
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Hobbiton™ Movie Set Tours
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Hamilton New Zealand Temple
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Karangahake gorge
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Hobbiton™ Movie Set Tours
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Owharoa Falls
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Te Whanganui-A-Hei (Cathedral Cove) Marine Reserve
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Cathedral Cove Beach
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Hot Water Beach
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Driving Creek Railway
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Coromandel Peninsula
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Sky Tower
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Te Whanganui-A-Hei (Cathedral Cove) Marine Reserve
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Hot Water Beach
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Cathedral Cove Beach
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McDonald's Taupo
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HUHU Cafe
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The Verandah Cafe & Function Centre
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Waitomo Homestead
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Ploughmans Restaurant
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Redoubt Bar & Eatery
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Marko’s Osteria
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Eggsentric Cafe And Restaurant
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The Village Cafe
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The Green Dragon Inn
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The Shire's Rest Cafe
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Master of India
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Brantry Eatery
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Lone Star Taupo
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Taste Cafe Restaurant & Bar
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Taupo Indian Affair
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Nami Japanese Restaurant
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Iguana Street Bar & Restaurant
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Restaurant On Alma
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Pare’s Power Pizza
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Mr Kebab
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Kaizen at Go Vino
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Pipers Cafe & Catering
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Wool Press Cafe
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Cafe Baku
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Alpha Street Kitchen & Bar
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The Bikery Cafe & Catering
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The Wayward Pigeon
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Alpino Cambridge
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