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Welcome to the Mighty Waikato
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Top places to enjoy cherry blossoms in the Waikato
Nothing says Spring like a walk through blossoming cherry trees!
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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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Top places to enjoy cherry blossoms in the 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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Mighty Local
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2023 Visitor Guide
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Events in the Waikato
To celebrate International Hobbit Day on 22 September 2023, Hobbiton™ Movie Set will be holding a special event to commemorate the day.
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24 Sep - 01 Oct 2023Delight - Celebrating Blossom at the Park
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22 Sep - 24 Sep 2023
NZMCA Motorhome, Caravan & Leisure Show
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23 Sep - 08 Oct 2023
NZ Cherry Blossom Festival
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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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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From $425
Lost World 4 Hr Option - 100m Abseil & Cave Exploration
Waitomo CavesAbseil (Rappel) 100m abseil into amazing Lost World Cave followed by exploration through massive cave vaults. See glowworms & many grand cave formations. Free photos.
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From $68
Zealong Tea Estate
HamiltonZealong High Tea Experience - A thoughtfully crafted savoury and sweet selection to compliment your Zealong tea served amidst breath-taking views of the Waikato region.
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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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.
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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.
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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