Due to the recent heavy rainfall, a number of roads and walking/cycling tracks in the Waikato are closed. If you are travelling to or through the Waikato region, please visit Waka Kotahi’s Journey Planner website for up-to-date roading information and check the local Council’s Facebook page for the latest updates and advice.
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Experiences
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All Activities
- CAMJET Cambridge Jet Boat Tours
- Hairy Feet Waitomo
- Hamilton Gardens
- Hamilton Zoo
- Kiwi Balloon Company
- Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari
- SkyCity Hamilton
- Te Awamutu Museum
- The Legendary Black Water Rafting Co
- Haggas Honking Holes
- Lost World 4 Hr Option
- Lost World 7 Hour Epic
- TumuTumu Toobing (also called Blackwater Rafting)
- Waitomo Glowworm Caves
- Waitomo Museum of Caves
- Ruakuri Cave
- Otorohanga Kiwi House and Native Bird Park
- Te Awamutu Space Centre
- Hobbiton Movie Set Tours
- Morrinsville Museum
- Zealong Tea Estate
- Waikato Museum and ArtsPost
- Troll Cave
- Avantidrome
- Hampton Downs Motorsport Park & Events Centre
- Woodlands Historic Homestead and Gardens
- Classics Museum
- Confinement Escape Rooms
- Cornerstone Alpaca Farm Tours
- Spellbound Glowworm and Cave Tours
- Thundercross Valley Dirt Bike Park
- River Riders - Powered by electrify.nz
- Adventure Te Aroha
- Cambridge Museum
- Aranui Cave
- Nikau Cave & Cafe
- The Sculpture Park at Waitakaruru Arboretum
- Te Aroha Mineral Spa
- Escape HQ Hamilton
- Bike Hire
- Waitomo Caves Zipline Park
- Hamilton Golf Club at St Andrews
- Riverside Adventures
- Hamilton Gardens Highlights Tour
- Skydive Hamilton
- Raglan Boat Charters
- Swim Zone Te Aroha
- Middle-earth Movie Magic
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Cycling
- Waikato Best Cycle Trails for families
- Waikato Cycle Trail Guide
- The Timber Trail
- Hauraki Rail Trail
- Te Awa - The Great NZ River Ride
- Hamilton City River Rides & Walks
- Mt Pirongia Mountain Bike Trails
- Mount Te Aroha
- Raglan Cycle Trails
- Hamilton Mountain Bike Track
- Te Miro Mountain Bike Park
- Velodrome – Home of Cycling
- Free Attractions
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Walking & Hiking Trails
- Waikato walking and hiking guide
- Top Waikato Walking Trails
- Wairere Falls Matamata
- Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari
- Bridal Veil Falls Raglan
- Waiorongomai Valley Te Aroha
- Mangaokewa Scenic Reserve Te Kuiti
- Mt Karioi Raglan
- Mt Pirongia Forest Park
- Historic Hamilton Walking Tour
- Pureora Forest Park Te Kuiti
- Mt Te Aroha
- Marokopa Falls Waitomo
- Hakarimata Scenic Reserve
- Taitua Arboretum
- Ed Hillary Walkway
- Howarth Memorial Wetlands Walk Te Aroha
- Ruakuri Walk Waitomo
- Hamilton Lake Domain
- Pukemokemoke Bush Loop Track
- Maungakawa Scenic Reserve
- Yarndley’s Bush
- Mangaotaki Walk & Waitanguru Falls Walk
- Te Tapui Loop Track
- Piripiri Cave Walk
- University of Waikato Campus Walks
- Kakepuku Track
- Lake Hakanoa Huntly Domain
- Lake Ngaroto
- Lake Te Koutu
- Karakariki Track
- Hamilton City River Walks
- Morrinsville Walks
- Te Toto Gorge Raglan
- Dog friendly walks
- Omaru Falls Walk
- Karamu Walkway
- Jubilee Park, Hamilton
- Mangapohue Natural Bridge Waitomo
- Family Fun
- Underground Wonders
- Water Activities
- Metropolitan Vibe
- Culture and Heritage
- Natural Habitat
- Golf
- Indulgence
- Rural Living
- The Waikato War Driving Tour
- Indoor Activity Options
- Top Instagrammable Spots in the Waikato
- Top Summer Activities in the Waikato
- Waikato Waterfalls
- Top playgrounds in the Waikato
- Wellness
- Top romantic experiences in the Waikato
- Cherry Blossoms in Waikato
- Lavender fields and gift shops
- Waikato Hidden Gems
- Waitomo Weekend
- School Holidays
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All Activities
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Accommodation
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All Accommodation
- Ibis Tainui Hamilton
- Novotel Tainui Hamilton
- Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton
- Waitomo TOP 10 Holiday Park
- YWCA Hamilton
- YHA Waitomo Juno Hall Backpackers
- Distinction Hamilton Hotel
- Backpackers Central Hamilton
- Kelly Rd Cambridge Lodge
- Podium Lodge
- Jet Park Hotel Hamilton Airport
- Hidden Lake Hotel and Apartments
- Timber Trail Lodge
- Castaways Resort
- Raglan Sunset Motel
- Raglan Holiday Park
- Cambridge TOP 10 Holiday Park
- Heartland Ambassador Hotel Hamilton
- Ramada by Wyndham
- Ripples Retreat
- Te Tiro Cottages and Glamping
- Waitomo Village Chalets
- Hosted Accommodation
- Backpackers
- Motels & Serviced Apartments
- Hotels
- Holiday Parks and Campgrounds
- Holiday Homes
- Boutique & Lodge
- Freedom Camping in Waikato
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All Accommodation
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Eat And Drink
- Restaurants & Dining Options
- Best of the Best
- Top Ice Cream Places in Waikato
- Top 10 Coffee Spots in Waikato
- Best cocktail bars in Waikato
- Best hot chocolate spots in Waikato
- Best waffle places in Waikato
- Best Burgers in Waikato
- Best Noodle Spots in Waikato
- Best Sweet Treats in Waikato
- Hot Cross Buns in Waikato
- Foodie experiences and events
- Pick Your Own Fruit
- Waikato Markets
- Food and Wine
- Foodie events in the Waikato
- Foodie Stories
- Waikato eateries and stores showcase regional producers
- Waikato Cheese Makers
- Waikato coffee roasters
- Bottoms up for beer lovers visiting the Waikato
- Hamilton East Food Precinct
- Dining Options in North Waikato
- Dining Options in Raglan
- Dining Options in Hamilton City
- Dining Options in Cambridge
- Dining Options in Te Awamutu
- Dining Options in Waitomo
- Dining Options in Matamata
- Dining Options in Te Aroha
- Dining Options in Morrinsville
- Top Breakfast Spots in Hamilton
- Waikato Berry Festival
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Events
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- A Day at the Domain Te Aroha
- Balloons Over Waikato
- Gourmet in the Gardens
- Waka Ama National Sprint Championships
- Soundsplash Music Festival
- Festival One
- HSBC NZ Sevens
- Hamilton Arts Festival
- Chinese Lantern Festival
- Auto Addict
- Hobbiton Summer Harvest Festival
- Summer Waikato Events Guide
- White Ferns
- FIFA Women's World Cup 2023
- Stories in the Landscape
- Rongo rakau
- Raglan Growers Market
- Wildlife Photographer of the Year
- Landslide
- Disney Frozen Jr
- Jimmy Carr
- Long Course Weekend
- FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 Play-Off Tournament
- Ty Segall
- Lucfest 2023
- Twilight Cruise In
- Blackcaps v Sri Lanka
- Living Connections Team Experience
- Ancient Forest Guided Tour
- Markets at Woodlands Oval
- Waitangi weekend picnic
- Waitangi Day Festival
- Te Parapara Garden Tour
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Media
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Media Releases
- New Zealand get ready to paint the whole country pink
- New Zealand National Fieldays Society looks to the future
- Setting the sustainability standard high
- Waipā tourism highest growth in NZ
- Commissioners approve Te Awa Lakes plan change
- Rising up to the ‘Mighty Local’ challenge in Level 3
- We are all ‘Mighty Locals’
- Take a bow, Hamilton
- Do Something New, New Zealand!
- Govt support for regional tourism recovery welcomed
- Government Support for RTOs Welcomed
- Waikato gourmet hiking escapes
- RTO Funding supports regions
- Supporting tourism in our regions
- Waikato attractions considered best of the best in global list
- Rapid rail investigation welcomed
- Hamilton Airport welcomes back Palmerston North route
- Events Funding supports regions
- Hobbiton Movie Set Announces New Event and Conference Venues
- Central North Island tourism marketing organisations partner to entice Kiwis
- Waikato scoops national and international awards
- Te Ara Wai Journeys has won three medals
- Hauraki Rail Trail from Te Aroha to Matamata officially opened
- Thermal Explorer Highway funding approved
- First Regional Events Fund approved by Government
- The launch date for Te Huia confirmed
- Pandemic changes NZ domestic travel habits, satisfaction high
- Hamilton Airport defies predictions, increases flights
- Massive score for Hamilton to host FIFA Women's World Cup 2023
- Warm welcome awaits Australian visitors to NZ
- Trans-Tasman bubble to start 19 April
- Trans-Tasman travel allows family and friends to reunite
- Dig out your passports – Air New Zealand reuniting Kiwis and kangaroos
- A celebration of food at the Great NZ Food Show
- Support, recovery and re-set plan for tourism communities
- Regional Tourism Organisations funding
- Fieldays named a Bronze Award winner
- Hobbiton and Good George team up to create the ‘Celebration Ale’
- Grants help boost economy, create jobs
- New Zealand Tourism Awards return for 2021
- First round of Thermal Explorer Regional Events Fund confirmed
- South Waikato businesses lose big in council funding cut
- Matamata named as New Zealand’s newest Motorhome Friendly Town
- Business events lead Waikato’s social and economic recovery
- Regional backing for domestic tourism
- Tourism recovery and reset funding welcomed
- Mighty Local returns with over 100 take-out options
- No Feast but WFI promises a year-long banquet of foodie events
- Tourism operators need more border certainty
- Te Huia weekday services to travel into central Auckland
- Pandemic affects domestic travel but satisfaction stays high
- Summer festivals get government backing
- Tourism transformation takes another step
- Visitor market share increase for Waikato
- Recovery roadmap released for tourism
- New chair, new director at Hamilton & Waikato Tourism
- An Unexpected Journey – off-road adventure first for the Shire
- Many challenges ahead for tourism in 2022
- New statistics show devastating COVID impact on tourism
- Interim GM appointed to Hamilton & Waikato Tourism
- TIA appoints new Chief Executive
- Balloons over Waikato – Still filling the sky with Colour!
- Self-isolation removal a big step on tourism road to recovery
- We're counting down to the launch of Our Moon
- NZ tourism industry thrilled at border reopening plans
- TIA recommends extending kick-start funds to more regions
- Saw Wave
- New Ancient Egyptian Garden at Hamilton Gardens
- Tourism industry excited by next phase of border reopening
- Cautious optimism as NZ cruise sector gets green light
- Sanctuary Mountain Gala Dinner & Auction
- HSBC NZ Sevens returns
- Hamilton & Waikato Tourism appoints new chief executive
- Hamilton to host FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023
- $3m support for events in Thermal Explorer region
- One Year to Go – FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023
- Working Holiday Visa changes
- Wildlife Photographer of the Year arrives at Waikato Museum
- New Zealand Darts Masters to return to Hamilton next year
- Funding for upgrades to Hamilton sport venues
- FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 draw reveals who's coming to Hamilton
- BOON boosts suburban pride with fresh fun street art
- Major development opens
- Hamilton Gardens Arts Festival Rebrands
- First Show Announced for 2023 Hamilton Arts Festival
- Hamilton Arts Festival Toi Ora Ki Kirikiriroa 24 February-5 March, 2023
- The Waikato to Taranaki Way launched today
- H3 Event Delivery Manager named Leader of the Year
- Journey to Middle-earth The One-and-Only Hobbiton is now on Airbnb
- Councils join to bless and open Te Awa River Ride sections
- ibis Hamilton Tainui opens its doors again
- Summer travel heats up in Waikato
- Virtual Kiwiana tour launches in Otorohanga
- New K’aute Pasifika Community Hub
- Story Angles
- Assistance Programme
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Media Releases
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Industry
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Latest News
- Mighty Waikato hits tourism sweet spot
- Tourism Satellite Account March 2019
- Free Job-Matching Website launches for Waikato people
- Rising up to the ‘Mighty Local’ challenge in Level 3
- We are all ‘Mighty Locals’
- $400m targeted Tourism Recovery Fund unveiled
- Budget 2020 sending right signals for tourism recovery
- Budget 2020: $400m Tourism Recovery Fund and wage subsidy extension welcomed
- Do Something New, New Zealand!
- Govt support for regional tourism recovery welcomed
- Government Support for RTOs Welcomed
- Waikato gourmet hiking escapes
- RTO Funding supports regions
- Supporting tourism in our regions
- Rapid rail investigation welcomed
- Events Funding supports regions
- Central North Island tourism marketing organisations partner to entice Kiwis
- Thermal Explorer Highway funding approved
- First Regional Events Fund approved by Government
- The launch date for Te Huia confirmed
- Pandemic changes NZ domestic travel habits, satisfaction high
- Support, recovery and re-set plan for tourism communities
- Regional Tourism Organisations funding
- Hobbiton and Good George team up to create the ‘Celebration Ale’
- Grants help boost economy, create jobs
- Waikato Matariki celebrations set to be biggest yet
- First round of Thermal Explorer Regional Events Fund confirmed
- South Waikato businesses lose big in council funding cut
- Matamata named as New Zealand’s newest Motorhome Friendly Town
- Business events lead Waikato’s social and economic recovery
- Regional backing for domestic tourism
- Tourism recovery and reset funding welcomed
- Mighty Local returns with over 100 take-out options
- Hobbiton Movie Set celebrates 20 years of New Zealand as Middle-earth
- Tourism operators need more border certainty
- Te Huia weekday services to travel into central Auckland
- Pandemic affects domestic travel but satisfaction stays high
- Summer festivals get government backing
- Tourism transformation takes another step
- Visitor market share increase for Waikato
- Recovery roadmap released for tourism
- New chair, new director at Hamilton & Waikato Tourism
- An Unexpected Journey – off-road adventure first for the Shire
- Many challenges ahead for tourism in 2022
- New statistics show devastating COVID impact on tourism
- Interim GM appointed to Hamilton & Waikato Tourism
- TIA appoints new Chief Executive
- Balloons over Waikato – Still filling the sky with Colour!
- Self-isolation removal a big step on tourism road to recovery
- We're counting down to the launch of Our Moon
- NZ tourism industry thrilled at border reopening plans
- TIA recommends extending kick-start funds to more regions
- Saw Wave
- New Ancient Egyptian Garden at Hamilton Gardens
- Tourism industry excited by next phase of border reopening
- Cautious optimism as NZ cruise sector gets green light
- Sanctuary Mountain Gala Dinner & Auction
- HSBC NZ Sevens returns
- Hamilton & Waikato Tourism appoints new chief executive
- Hamilton to host FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023
- $3m support for events in Thermal Explorer region
- One Year to Go – FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023
- Working Holiday Visa changes
- Wildlife Photographer of the Year arrives at Waikato Museum
- New Zealand Darts Masters to return to Hamilton next year
- Funding for upgrades to Hamilton sport venues
- FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 draw reveals who's coming to Hamilton
- BOON boosts suburban pride with fresh fun street art
- Major development opens
- Hamilton Gardens Arts Festival Rebrands
- First Show Announced for 2023 Hamilton Arts Festival
- Hamilton Arts Festival Toi Ora Ki Kirikiriroa 24 February-5 March, 2023
- The Waikato to Taranaki Way launched today
- H3 Event Delivery Manager named Leader of the Year
- Journey to Middle-earth The One-and-Only Hobbiton is now on Airbnb
- Councils join to bless and open Te Awa River Ride sections
- ibis Hamilton Tainui opens its doors again
- Summer travel heats up in Waikato
- Virtual Kiwiana tour launches in Otorohanga
- New K’aute Pasifika Community Hub
- Industry Events & Activities
- Getting Involved
- Tourism Opportunities Plan
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Support & Resources
- Tourism New Zealand
- Tourism Industry Aotearoa
- Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE)
- Qualmark
- Business Growth
- Tourism Sustainability Commitment
- Visitor Data and Insights
- Be.Accessible
- Tourism Export Council of New Zealand
- How to handle customer feedback on social media
- Disaster planning
- Destination Management Guidelines
- Making the most of Major Events
- Recruitment Providers and Resources
- Subscribe to our Industry Newsletter
- Tiaki Promise
- Thermal Explorer Highway Regional Events Fund
- STAPP
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Regenerative and Sustainable Tourism
- Waikato Sustainability Programme
- Tiaki Promise
- Tourism Sustainability Commitment
- Sustainability Quickstart Guide
- Qualmark
- Know your number
- Regenerative Tourism at work
- Employer of Choice
- Waste Minimisation
- EECA Low emission Transport Fund
- Sustainable Business Network
- Further Regenerative Tourism Resources
- Destination Management Plan
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