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With so many local businesses focused on minimizing their impact on the environment and embracing the Tiaki Promise to care for people and place, there are countless ways to explore the Waikato with a clear conscience.
Be inspired with a light footprint itinerary, delve into the inspiring sustainability initiatives that thrive in the mighty Waikato, proving that tourism and conservation can go hand in hand and read the stories of those who have made it their mission to protect and cherish this remarkable region.
Explore the Waikato with a light heart, knowing that your adventure contributes to the wellbeing of our people and place.
Tiaki in Waitomo
Light Footprint Weekender - 2 day itinerary
Qualmark Businesses
Qualmark is New Zealand tourism’s official quality assurance organisation which aligns with the GSTC (Global Sustainable Tourism Council). All Qualmark businesses are committed to minimising their environmental impact, managing waste management & pollution and restoring nature.
$68
Zealong Tea Estate
$425
Lost World Half Day Option - 100m Abseil & Cave Exploration
$130
Black Labyrinth
$120
Hobbiton™ Movie Set Tours
$11.5
Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari
$28
Waitomo Glowworm Caves
$55
CAMJET Cambridge Jet Boat Tours
Hamilton Gardens
Te Awamutu Museum
$15
Hamilton Gardens Highlights Tour
$10
Ōtorohanga Kiwi House
$55
Camjet - 60 Minuite Ecological Tour (Slower Speed)
$120
Distinction Hamilton Hotel
$169
Jet Park Hotel Hamilton Airport
$180
Novotel Tainui Hamilton
$110
Ramada by Wyndham, Hamilton City Centre
$109
Heartland Ambassador Hotel Hamilton
$229
Hidden Lake Hotel and Apartments
$25
Waitomo TOP 10 Holiday Park
$160
Podium Lodge
$160
Tuakau Hotel
$138
Bella Vista Motel Hamilton
$136.5
Rural Tours Ltd - Waikato Farmstays
$70