10 TOP Things to Do in Waikato April 2026

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Tours & day trips

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Hobbiton Film Set Tour with lunch from Auckland

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Water activities

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Rafting Rotorua: Kaituna River White Water Experience

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Private & custom tours

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Hobbiton and Waitomo Caves Arrive in Comfort and Style

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Adventure & outdoor

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Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude High Ropes Adventure

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Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude, Nighttime Fast Pass, & Treewalk

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What to do in Waikato

Discover the most popular places to visit in Waikato

Hobbiton Movie Set

4.5/5(128 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Hobbiton Movie Set during your stay in Matamata. Discover the area's hot springs and cafes.

Waitomo Glowworm Caves

4.5/5(64 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Waitomo Glowworm Caves during your travels in Waitomo Caves. While in this quaint area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Whangamata Beach

4.5/5(96 reviews)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Whangamata Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Whangamata. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the spas while you're in the area.

Cathedral Cove

4.5/5(164 reviews)

Enter the white sand beach through a natural rock archway, the perfect frame for your photos of the rocky islands and clear waters of this marine reserve.

Hahei Beach

4.5/5(138 reviews)

Nestled between some of the Bay of Plenty’s most popular attractions, this tiny coastal hamlet is a great base for exploring the North Island.

Geothermal Landscape with hot boiling mud and sulphur springs due to volcanic activity in Wai-O-Tapu, Thermal Wonderland New Zealand

Taupō Hot Springs

4.5/5(135 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Taupō Hot Springs during your stay in Taupō. Discover the mountain views and spas in this relaxing area.

Hot Water Beach

4.5/5(186 reviews)

Dig your own pool in the warm sand and soak in the waters of a natural hot springs when you visit one of New Zealand’s most beautiful beaches.

Huka Falls

4.5/5(466 reviews)

Whether viewing from a boat, bridge or the riverbank, this set of waterfalls is a spectacular sight as a huge body of water surges forward and downward.

Wairakei Terraces & Thermal Health Spa

4.5/5(79 reviews)

Soak in these mineral-infused hot springs to truly immerse yourself in the Māori traditions and incredible scenery of the Taupo region.

Explore areas of Waikato

View at the lake Taupo in the North Island in New Zealand

Taupō Central

If you're spending some time in Taupō Central, Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp and Lake Taupō are top sights worth seeing.

The Waikato River flowing through central Hamilton

Hamilton Central

While visiting Hamilton Central, you might make a stop by sights like Hamilton Centre Place and SkyCity Hamilton.

Acacia Bay

Lake views and restaurants are notable features of Acacia Bay. You might consider stopping by Lake Taupō while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Wharewaka

While visiting Wharewaka, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Taupō and The Landing Lake Taupō.

Hilltop

While visiting Hilltop, you might make a stop by sights like Taupō Hot Springs and Lake Taupō.

Hamilton East

4/5(69 area reviews)

While visiting Hamilton East, you might make a stop by sights like Hamilton Gardens and Waikato River.

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