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Waikato Travel Guide

Waikato accommodation, Waikato activities and attractions, Waikato maps, transportation to and around Waikato - the ALL NEW Jasons Waikato Destination Travel Guide is your complete visitor guide for Waikato.

With its lush green farmlands, the Waikato is a region where the grass is greener in every way. The Waitomo Caves are a highlight for visitors to Waikato, with guided tours, cave tubing and abseiling adventures through spectacular limestone caverns. Or explore some of the Waikato's quaint towns, each with their own unique character, and stop at a farmstay for a touch of country hospitality.

Hamilton is the region's largest city, offering a vibrant, contemporary lifestyle. This university city stretches along the beautiful Waikato river, and there are some lovely riverside walks and parks to enjoy. Further afield, surfers come from all over Order your free Jasons Central and Eastern North Island RoutePlannerthe world to experience Raglan's famous left-hand surf break. Raglan also has some colourful craft outlets and great cafes. Take the scenic route from here to the sleepy harbourside town of Kawhia, and you can dig your own hot pool at Te Puia springs, or check out some of the Waikato's six boutique wineries. Other key townships include Te Kuiti, the world's shearing capital, historic Ngaruawahia, Te Awamutu, known for its rose gardens, and Cambridge, with its English charm.

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Geographic Location

Central North Island, surrounding the lower and central reaches of the Waikato River

Population

358,000 (Hamilton 140,000)

Climate

Summer average: 20 - 25°C
Winter average: 10 - 15°C

Average rainfall
1180mm/year

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