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Welcome to the Mighty Waikato
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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 10 Spring Activities in the Waikato
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Indoor Activity Options
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Waikato Waterfalls
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Mighty Local
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Walking & Hiking Trails
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2022 Visitor Guide
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Events in the Waikato
Marvel at some of the country’s best classic cars as they line Te Aroha’s main street for the Aroha Cruise In on Saturday 5 February and enjoy the fun festivities of live music and entertainment.
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06 Oct - 09 Oct 2022Waikato Home & Garden Show
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08 Oct 2022
Brewaucracy Oktoberfest 2022
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09 Oct 2022
Hampton Downs Pedal4Prostate
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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Waikato Museum and ArtsPost
HamiltonOn the banks of the Waikato River, in the heart of the Hamilton cultural precinct, Waikato Museum – Te Whare Taonga o Waikato provides a rich experience of the arts and culture of Hamilton and the Waikato region.
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Lost World 7 Hour Epic
Waitomo CavesAbseil 100m into this amazing cavern as per the 4 hour option, but this time wearing a wetsuit - you're heading off to explore the Mangapu River passage. An all day comprehensive experience in the best underground playground imaginable. Free photos.
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Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari
Te AwamutuSanctuary Mountain Maungatautari is an ancient, vibrant and pest free Eco-system, surround by a 47km fence, making it the largest mainland fenced sanctuary in New Zealand. Home to many of New Zealand's most endangered species.
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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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.
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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.