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Wairoa
Wairoa

Things to do in Wairoa (2025): Top nearby activities,popular attractions,itinerary planning,weather,accommodation,food,transportation,and more - all you need to know (updated September, 2025) | Trip.com

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What to do

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Hobbiton™ Movie Set

Hobbiton™ Movie Set

9.4
4.7/5730 Reviews
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Night Attractions
Opening hours: 08:30-21:00
hrm***an:“Highly recommended! The Chinese tour guide explained the indoor and outdoor scenery of the Hobbit Village. At the end, each person was given a glass of wine at the Kowloon Restaurant, and a souvenir cup of the Kowloon Restaurant was also given.”
Waitomo Glowworm Caves

Waitomo Glowworm Caves

9.2
4.6/5663 Reviews
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Natural scenery
Opening hours: 09:00-17:00
iQOO🐮:“The experience of the Waitomo Firefly Cave was amazing. As soon as you entered the cave, it was dark and quiet, and only the fireflies above you flickered like stars. Sitting on a boat, glide up and look up at the blue-green spots, as if floating in the galaxy. The whole process was quiet, no explanation, no noise, only the sound of water and light and shadow, making people completely immersed in the dreamy atmosphere. Short but unforgettable.”
Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland

Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland

8.8
4.7/5345 Reviews
Opening hours: 08:30-16:30 (admission ends at 15:00)
西沙群岛司马亮:“We rushed to the Knox Fountain at 10:15, but we had to stand on tiptoe in the crowd to see the water column rising into the sky. The smell of diesel and sulfur rushed straight to our heads. But it smelled really good! The champagne pool was bubbling like a giant soda pot, and the green Devil's Bath looked like an alien dye vat. The phone couldn't capture the weird color. When we were walking on the plank road, we almost stepped into a hot mud pit. The tour guide laughed and said, "The geothermal foot bath comes with a free scalding package." The best thing was squatting on the roadside eating a sandwich, the steam mixed with the smell of earth rushed to my face, and when I looked up, the hillside was smoking, and the branches were covered with sulfur frost. It was really a boiler room on earth! It was worth the price.”
Agrodome

Agrodome

8.5
4.7/5313 Reviews
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Farms and pastures
Opening hours: 09:00-17:00
_We***61:“Kids will love this, it's quite interesting and worth a visit if you're on your way. First, you'll be taken on a tractor tour of the farm, where you can feed the lambs and alpacas. Then, there's an indoor farm show with wool shearing and other activities. The sheep on display are quite interesting, each one looking different. Headphones are available, so you can choose your preferred language.”
Wairoa Old Portland Island Lighthouse

Wairoa Old Portland Island Lighthouse

2.3
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Open year round, 24/7
Riverside Motor Camp

Riverside Motor Camp

2.3
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Wairoa Club

Wairoa Club

2.1
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Wairoa Community Centre

Wairoa Community Centre

2.0
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Opening hours: 10:00-21:00
Wairoa Museum

Wairoa Museum

1.9
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Museums
Open tomorrow at 10:00-14:00
Hamilton Gardens

Hamilton Gardens

5.9
4.6/562 Reviews
Opening hours: 10:00-17:00
刘小心🇳🇿:“New Zealand 🇳🇿 Hamilton Garden is definitely a must-see treasure attraction in New Zealand. A few of our friends went together, the whole experience was great, it was a worthwhile trip! First of all, the traffic in the park is very convenient, the city center is only ten minutes drive, the parking lot is free, this is really intimate. We had a very good luck that day, the weather was sunny, the sun was full, and the photos were all blockbuster, especially the Italian Renaissance Garden, standing there as if you were in Europe, the whole composition was as beautiful as a painting. Secondly, my favorite is the Chinese scholar garden, with all the pavilions and rockery pools. The south of the Yangtze River is full of charm and the details are very exquisite, and it is so real. The ancient Egyptian garden is also particularly amazing, the murals are exquisitely carved and realistic, and the photos are very colorful. Especially recommended is the psychedelic corridor, the feeling of visual illusion is amazing! The ticket price is also very conscience. We are local residents of Hamilton, so we applied for a free resident card in advance. Non-residents only need to pay 20 New Zealand dollars to visit all closed theme gardens. The price is high! The staff is also very warm and friendly, and the service experience is very good. After visiting, it takes about 3 hours to visit the entire park, but it will not feel tired at all, but it feels very relaxed and comfortable. I especially recommend friends or couples to come together and take pictures and punch in. In short, this experience is very satisfactory, I strongly recommend everyone to come to Hamilton Garden to feel the real "people in the middle of painting" 🌸🌿📷”

Where to stay

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Vista Motor Lodge

Vista Motor Lodge

3.8/535 Reviews
Wairoa Motel

Wairoa Motel

3.6/54 Reviews
The Cottage

The Cottage

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Studios on Carroll - ex Ferry Hotel

Studios on Carroll - ex Ferry Hotel

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The Clyde Hotel

The Clyde Hotel

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The Mitch

The Mitch

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‘The Don’ on Hillcrest

‘The Don’ on Hillcrest

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What to eat

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RICHIES

RICHIES

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Club Restaurant

Club Restaurant

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Eastend Cafe & Bar

Eastend Cafe & Bar

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Oslers Bakery

Oslers Bakery

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Cafe Jafa

Cafe Jafa

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Vista Restaurant

Vista Restaurant

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Mum's Sushì

Mum's Sushì

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Wairoa Pizzas kebabs and Indian Food

Wairoa Pizzas kebabs and Indian Food

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Ferry Hotel

Ferry Hotel

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HUNGRY MATES

HUNGRY MATES

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