Things to Do in Waikato

Things to see and do in Waikato, Waikato highlights, Waikato activities and attractions, and points of interest in Waikato - the ALL NEW Jasons Waikato Things to Do Guide is your complete guide to sightseeing in Waikato.

• Waitomo Caves
  The Waikato's best known attraction, the caves are renowned for their vast caverns full of eerie stalactitie and stalagmite formations, and the spectacular glow-worm grotto. Guided walking, blackwater rafting, and boat tours are available.
• Otorohanga Kiwi House
  The Kiwi House displays New Zealand's national icon, the flightless Kiwi, in one of NZ's largest kiwi-breeding sanctuaries.  You can also view other rare birds and the prehistoric tuatara (native lizard).  The Kiwi House is set in 2.4ha of native bush 59km south of Hamilton.
• Ngaruawahia
  The oldest settlement in the Waikato and and the meeting place of the Waikato and Waipa rivers.  Ngaruawahia is home to the impressive Turangawaewae Marae, the official residence of the Maori King.
• Hamilton
  The Waikato's largest centre is known for its many parks and gardens, lively cafés and the University of Waikato.
• Hamilton Gardens
  Take a stroll in these authentically designed English, Chinese, Japanese, American and Italian gardens.
• Waikato Museum of Art & History
  Hamilton's permanent exhibition of Maori tribe Tainui's history and art.
• Cambridge
  The heart of the New Zealand equestrian and thoroughbred industry. Visit New Zealand's only 'Horse Magic Show' or check out the arts & crafts and antique shopping, in New Zealand's "most english" small town.
• Huntly
  This town owes its existence to coalming, and continues to produce 10,000 tonnes of coal daily.  The Huntly Mining and Cultural Museum features displays on mining history.
• Raglan
  Situated on a beautiful harbour, Waikato's only seaside resort is known for its black-sand surf and swimming beaches. It is increasingly gaining a reputation for its artisans and the surrounding area offers a variety of dramatic bush and coastal scenery. Manu Bay is popular with surfers for its left-hand break. 
• Waingaro Hot Springs
  Four thermal mineral pools en route to Raglan, featuring New Zealand's longest open hot water hydroslide and the kamkikaze high speed thrill ride.
• Bridal Veil Falls
  This spectacular 55m cascade near Raglan is set in a beautiful native bush reserve. There are fine views from the top and base of the falls.
• Mt Pirongia Forest Park
  West of Raglan, this 13,000ha park contains some excellent walking tracks. The climb to the summit of Mt Pirongia (959m) rewards walkers with panoramic views of the Waikato region, as do the Te Toto and Wairake tracks up Mt Karioi.
• Te Aroha & Matamata - Heritage seekers will appreciate the Edwardian character of these towns, which are also big on adventure activities.
• Te Aroha Domain
  Relax in the Te Aroha Mineral Pools, fed from thermal springs at the base of Mt Te Aroha.
• Te Awamutu
  Known as New Zealand's Rose Town, and therefore famous for its rose gardens, which feature more than 2000 rosebuds. An annual rose show is held in November.  Te Awamutu is the birthplace of Tim and Neil Finn, from the rock bands Split Enz and Crowded House.
• Tirau 
  Home to a host of corrugated iron creatures including buildings that are New Zealand's largest dog and sheep structures, and an antique shopper's delight.
• Vilagrad Wines
  Waikato's oldest winery, founded at Ohaupo, offers tours and wine tasting, with lunches on Sundays.
• Woodlands Historic Homestead
  An original homestead dating from 1872 and a living legacy of early rural Waikato. The grounds offer walks through woodland and formal floral gardens.

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