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Welcome to the Mighty Waikato
Welcome to the Mighty Waikato
Official tourism, destinations and events website for Waikato.
Events in the Waikato
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26 Apr 2023
The Ten Tenors
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01 Apr - 20 May 2023
Super Rugby Pacific - Gallagher Chiefs Home Games
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 39Riverside Adventures Bike Hire and Shuttle Service
CambridgeRiverside Adventures has everything you need to enjoy your adventures on the trails.
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Top Pick
From $2Woodlands Historic Homestead and Gardens
GordontonA masterpiece of a unique bygone era, Woodlands Estate is a fully restored 1870's manager's Homestead with 15 acres of nationally significant gardens, English styled cricket oval, and cafe.
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 Hot Cross Buns in the Waikato
From traditional hot cross buns to chocolate alternatives, we've found the best hot cross buns in the Waikato.
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Crème de la crema: Waikato coffee roasters
Coffee cognoscenti looking for a place to breathe in the mesmerising aroma of beans roasting will find a veritable ‘flight’ of local roasters in the Waikato region.
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.