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Welcome to the Mighty Waikato
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
- Hot Deals

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 2023
Free Go with Tourism Careers Expo
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13 Jun 2023
Showquest
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20 Jul - 20 Aug 2023
FIFA Women's World Cup 2023
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 $89Hobbiton Movie Set Tours
MatamataFor your own Middle-earth adventure, daily tours are available to visit the original Hobbiton Movie Set from The Lord of the Rings movie trilogy and The Hobbit films.
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Top Pick
From $115CAMJET Cambridge Jet Boat Tours
CambridgeCamjet is 2 hrs South of Auckland International Airport on State Highway. The 45 min Extreme Jet Boat Tour is a breathtaking adrenaline rush to the base of the Karapiro Dam and back to Cambridge. 3 sets of rapids, 2 waterfalls and 360s.
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Top Pick
From $26Hamilton Zoo
HamiltonHome to over 600 native and exotic animals and set amidst 25ha of lush and tranquil surroundings, Hamilton Zoo is the destination for a memorable day out.
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 Noodle Spots in the Waikato
Saucy, soupy, spicy and even fried, noodles are an ever-popular go-to meal, whichever way you like your noodles, there are plenty of places to get your fix in the Waikato region.
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Best hot chocolate spots in the Waikato
Keep warm and drink hot chocolate, happiness is hot chocolate, cuddle in a cup, hot chocolate is like a hug from the inside…Whatever your favourite hot chocolate saying is, the Waikato region is fully loaded with places to get a delicious – and just a little bit decadent – hot chocolate.
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.