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Waikato Travel Guide 2026: Top places, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | February 2026
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Things to do in Waikato
What to do
Looking for things to do in Waikato? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Hobbiton™ Movie Set Tours
4.7
/5
794 Review
Film and television bases
Night view
Waitomo Glowworm Caves
4.5
/5
706 Review
Natural scenery
Boat tour
Hukafalls Jet Taupo
4.8
/5
15 Review
Blue Spring / Te Waihou Walkway
4.7
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21 Review
Natural scenery
Hamilton Gardens
4.6
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Huka Falls
4.5
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73 Review
Natural scenery
Ruakuri Cave
4.1
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12 Review
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Spa Thermal Park
4.5
/5
18 Review
Lake Taupo
4.8
/5
78 Review
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Te Whanganui-A-Hei (Cathedral Cove) Marine Reserve
4.6
/5
37 Review
Beaches and shores
Craters of the Moon
4.5
/5
10 Review
Mountain climbing
Huka Prawn Park
4.0
/5
31 Review
Where to stay
Discover the most popular places to stay in Waikato, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Novotel Tainui Hamilton
4.4
/5
73 Review
The Clements Hotel
4.7
/5
41 Review
Hidden Lake Hotel & Apartments
4.7
/5
121 Review
Oceans Resort Whitianga
4.3
/5
81 Review
Wairakei Resort Taupo
4.2
/5
81 Review
Waitomo Village Chalets Home of Kiwipaka
4.4
/5
135 Review
Palm Pacific Resort & Motel
4.5
/5
45 Review
The Olive Motel
4.6
/5
47 Review
Tongariro Lodge
4.3
/5
62 Review
Ibis Hamilton Tainui
4.3
/5
117 Review
Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center
3.5
/5
107 Review
Waitomo Top 10 Holiday Park
4.4
/5
64 Review
What to eat
Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Waikato dishes and foodie spots.
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Hayes Common
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Western-style
Waitomo Homestead
4.0
/5
3 Review
Coffee Shops
The Green Dragon Inn
4.4
/5
7 Review
Bars/Bistros
McDonald's Taupo
4.5
/5
3 Review
Western-style
Avg. VND200,000/person
Nami Japanese Restaurant
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Asian Cuisine
Avg. VND421,666/person
Iguana Street Bar & Restaurant
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Avg. VND781,666/person
Restaurant On Alma
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Avg. VND454,166/person
The Wayward Pigeon
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Avg. VND607,500/person
The Shire's Rest Cafe
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Coffee Shops
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Wool Press Cafe
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Avg. VND156,666/person
Alpha Street Kitchen & Bar
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Avg. VND400,000/person
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Top 10 Luxury Hotels near Waikato
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InterContinental Hotels AUCKLAND by IHG
8.8
/5
180 Review
Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour
9.0
/5
100 Review
Park Hyatt Auckland
8.9
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203 Review
Mangapapa Hotel
9.4
/5
53 Review
Rosewood Cape Kidnappers
9.6
/5
14 Review
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Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel
8.9
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75 Review
Onetangi Beach Apartments
8.7
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72 Review
Hilton Auckland
9.0
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133 Review
Ohope Beach Resort
9.1
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2 Review
King and Queen Hotel Suites
9.3
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78 Review
The Crown Hotel
9.2
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112 Review
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Treetops Lodge & Estate
9.4
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33 Review
On the Point - Lake Rotorua
9.4
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71 Review
Ngamihi Lodge
9.8
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Solitaire Lodge
9.5
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33 Review
Delamore Lodge
9.7
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27 Review
McHardy Lodge
10.0
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8 Review
Craggy Range Luxury Vineyard Retreat
9.7
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44 Review
Wallingford Homestead
10.0
/5
9 Review
Lodge Bordeaux
9.5
/5
51 Review
Koura Lodge
9.1
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48 Review
The River Lodge
9.7
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34 Review
415 Marine Parade
10.0
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39 Review
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Tongariro Suites
8.8
/5
7 Review
Powderhorn Chateau
8.8
/5
52 Review
King and Queen Hotel Suites
9.3
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78 Review
Porters Boutique Hotel
9.2
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48 Review
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Popular Attractions in Waikato
Huka Falls
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Cathedral Cove Beach
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Hobbiton™ Movie Set Tours
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Hamilton Gardens
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Hamilton Gardens
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Karangahake gorge
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Owharoa Falls
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Hot Water Beach
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Cathedral Cove Beach
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Driving Creek Railway
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Coromandel Peninsula
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Master of India
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