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Welcome to the Mighty Waikato
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Top Autumn Activities in the Waikato
Make the most of the autumn in the Waikato with so much to see and do from destination playgrounds and stunning gardens to underground wonders, interactive exhibitions and Middle-earth movie magic.
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Experience the real Middle-earth
If the Shire is at the heart of Middle-earth, then the Waikato is at the heart of the Shire.
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Top walking trails
From casual strolls along the river to overnight bush excursions and winding mountain tracks, the Waikato region has a variety of great walking trails to suit everyone.
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Underground Wonders
Weirdly wonderful, an underground world of limestone caves lies below the native forest and farmland of the Waitomo region in the Waikato.
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Welcome to the Mighty Waikato
Official tourism, destinations and events website for Waikato.
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Waikato Waterfalls
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The Waikato to Taranaki Way
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Walking & Hiking Trails
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Cycling
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Mighty Local
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2023 Visitor Guide
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Events in the Waikato
Fieldays is the Southern Hemisphere’s largest agricultural event and the ultimate launch platform for cutting edge technology and innovation.
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11 Jun - 12 Jun 2023Free Go with Tourism Careers Expo
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13 Jun 2023
Showquest
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16 Jun - 26 Jul 2023
Matariki Events
See & do in Waikato
- All destinations
- North Waikato
- Hamilton
- Raglan
- Te Aroha
- Matamata & Surrounds
- Cambridge
- Te Awamutu & Surrounds
- Waitomo Caves & Surrounds
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Top Pick
From $290
The Legendary Black Water Rafting Co
Waitomo CavesFeel the adrenaline as you abseil into the dark, seemingly bottomless depths of Ruakuri Cave. Zipline through a gallery of glowworms and climb underground waterfalls as you test your limits on this truly unforgettable journey.
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Hamilton Gardens
HamiltonExplore the rather mysterious world of Hamilton Gardens... Fifty years ago the site was a rubbish dump, today it's an award-winning attraction with an internationally unique concept: telling the story of gardens.
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Top Pick
SkyCity Hamilton
HamiltonVisit the best of the city, SkyCity is the premier entertainment destination in the heart of the Waikato! With 8 bars and restaurants, a world-class bowling alley & X-Golf simulator and a 24hr Casino with over 300 Gaming Machines and 23 Table Games
Accommodation
- All destinations
- North Waikato
- Hamilton
- Raglan
- Te Aroha
- Matamata & Surrounds
- Cambridge
- Te Awamutu & Surrounds
- Waitomo Caves & Surrounds
Eat & drink in Waikato
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Restaurants & Dining Options
The Waikato region has an abundance of top quality dining options - from award-winning restaurants and wine & tapas bars to gourmet eateries and cafes.
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Best Burgers in the Waikato
In the Waikato region, home to some of the best beef and the tastiest cheese, not to mention fresh and crisp salad ingredients, there are some of the best places in the country to get your burger fix, gourmet or simply streetwise.
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Top Coffee Spots in Waikato
The Waikato is home to a number of skilled coffee roasters and top baristas making delicious brews - from flat whites and long blacks to cappuccino and macchiato. Here are top coffee spots in the region to get your coffee fix.
Welcome to the Waikato region
A geographically and culturally diverse region, the Waikato has a range of activities and attractions to suit all ages and tastes – from our vibrant city hub of Hamilton to the rugged west coast, underground wonders and middle-earth movie magic.
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