Port Waikato Travel Guide

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Beach, township and the river mouth of the Waikato River in Port Waikato, Waikato, New Zealand.
Beach, township and the river mouth of the Waikato River in Port Waikato, Waikato, New Zealand.
Lil tiki tour up the hill next to the Beach

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Port Waikato Holiday Park

Port Waikato Holiday Park

2.5 out of 5
115B Maunsell Road, RD5, Tuakau Port Waikato
The price is AU$68 per night from 18 Feb to 19 Feb
AU$68
per night
18 Feb - 19 Feb
Stay at this holiday park in Port Waikato. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Phillips Reserve and Cobourne ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (52 reviews)
Comfortable stay. We had to pay for towels and sheets. We traveled from overseas and are not familiar with the setup of holiday parks in NZ. Having to pay for towels and sheets seemed strange. The bathroom was outside and shared. This too was an inconvenience. It was not clearly stated in the description ...

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026

Port Waikato Holiday Park
Cozy Private Studio – 100m from the Beach | Port Waikato, NZ

Cozy Private Studio – 100m from the Beach | Port Waikato, NZ

Port Waikato Waikato Region
The price is AU$180 per night from 18 Feb to 19 Feb
AU$180
per night
18 Feb - 19 Feb
Stay at this apartment in Port Waikato. Popular attractions Sunset Beach and Phillips Reserve are located nearby.
6/10 (2 reviews)
Good location close to the beach but very dirty

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

Cozy Private Studio – 100m from the Beach | Port Waikato, NZ
Cozy bach on the riverfront

Cozy bach on the riverfront

Port Waikato Waikato
The price is AU$268 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
AU$268
per night
22 Feb - 23 Feb
Stay at this holiday home in Port Waikato. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Phillips Reserve and Sunset Beach are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)
Fantastic Location – Quintessential Kiwi BachWe had an amazing time in a beautiful setting. Highly recommend both the location and the property! Don’t come expecting high-end luxury, but rather a cozy, welcoming Bach with plenty of character. There are lots of games and fun activities available for ...

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Cozy bach on the riverfront
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Cozy Private Studio – 100m from the Beach | Port Waikato, NZ

Cozy Private Studio – 100m from the Beach | Port Waikato, NZ

Port Waikato Waikato Region
Stay at this apartment in Port Waikato. Popular attractions Sunset Beach and Phillips Reserve are located nearby.
6/10 (2 reviews)
Good location close to the beach but very dirty

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

Cozy Private Studio – 100m from the Beach | Port Waikato, NZ
Cozy bach on the riverfront

Cozy bach on the riverfront

Port Waikato Waikato
Stay at this holiday home in Port Waikato. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Phillips Reserve and Sunset Beach are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)
Fantastic Location – Quintessential Kiwi BachWe had an amazing time in a beautiful setting. Highly recommend both the location and the property! Don’t come expecting high-end luxury, but rather a cozy, welcoming Bach with plenty of character. There are lots of games and fun activities available for ...

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Cozy bach on the riverfront
Cosy retreat overlooking the dune sanctuary

Cosy retreat overlooking the dune sanctuary

Port Waikato Waikato
Stay at this apartment in Port Waikato. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and tennis courts. Popular attractions Phillips Reserve and Sunset Beach are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
Beach
Amazing views

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2024

Cosy retreat overlooking the dune sanctuary
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Didn't really get to see much of Port Waikato as was only staying at the camp ground as was relatively close to Pukekohe race track.

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