Kaniwhaniwha Caves Walk

Raglan Boat Charters is located at the Raglan Wharf on Whaingaroa Harbour, the West Coast of New Zealand's North Island, 40 kms from Hamilton and approx 150kms from Auckland, Tauranga and Rotorua. About our Cruises: Departing Raglan Wharf aboard the Wahinemoe to explore the charm of Whaingaroa Harbour – cruise past large conservation reserves, farmland and fishing villages. You will see marine wildlife and ancient limestone rock formations, and listen to fascinating tales about the history and culture of this very special area. Your friendly skipper and crew will take great care of you and make sure you have a magical experience. The sunset cruise is the best and its extremely rare on the west coast to find such an excellent viewpoint.

Haere mai! Welcome to Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum & Gallery. Perched above the mighty Waikato River, this world-class museum and art gallery is the artistic and cultural heart of the Waikato. Visit us to experience visual stories and guided activities that bring our art, history, culture and science to life through an inspirational programme that aims to challenge and inspire you.

The Waikato offers a mixture of picturesque coastlines and stunning farmlands. Experience the magnificent feeling of flying over some of New Zealand’s best scenery, whether it’s the breathtaking coastlines, including the surf famous black sandy beaches of Raglan, the untouched beauty of the rugged west coast, or flying above the Waikato river trails. Take a ride with our experienced helicopter pilot, Sam. He has close to 2,500 hours of flying of highly skilful agricultural and commercial operations. The HQ Rotor Work base in Kihikihi currently operates an AS350, a stable, high performance helicopter with comfortable seating for 5 passengers ideal for this type of work.

Arrive at Hamilton Airport and depart on a magnificent journey over the Waikato Countryside. You will never see a view of the New Zealand West Coast like this from an aircraft. The vista from your aircraft is breathtaking and awe inspiring. 1. Scenic flight to Raglan. 2. Guided air tour of the local sights. 3. Landing at Raglan for you to explore the local sights. 4. Scenic flight to Hamilton. 5. Free coffee at Momento AeroCafe. 6. Guided air tour of the local sights.

Grab your climbing partner and come learn the fundamentals of lead rock climbing on bolted sport routes, with some of New Zealand’s highest qualified instructors. We will have you lead climbing before you know it. The course will cover: Lead belaying, quickdraw placement, clipping methods, safety considerations, how to lower and clean a route safely and lots of climbing. Get in touch now to book yourself onto one of these awesome days. Whether you are a beginner taking the next step, or a seasoned pro, that has perhaps had some time away and wants to sharpen up their skills before going alone once more, we’ve got you covered. Equipment, from our office to the crag and back and free photos all included.

We operate tours around the whole of New Zealand, from Cape Reinga to Stewart Island and everywhere in between. Our experienced and knowledgeable team know the best spots in New Zealand and work hard to incorporate these into an amazing range of tours and short breaks for our guests. Enjoy a truly inspiring experience touring New Zealand with us. Our own fleet of 4-5 Star coaches, plus our high standards and practices have been recognised by Tourism New Zealand’s quality assurance organisation; Qualmark, who have granted us a Gold Award. We take pride in being ethically and environmentally responsible and are one of the only New Zealand tour operators with an exclusive concession with the New Zealand Department of Conservation.