Waikato River Tours and Activities

Aratiatia Rapids showing rapids
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Aratiatia Rapids which includes rapids
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BK's Pioneer Motel

BK's Pioneer Motel

3.5 out of 5
Mangere
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14 Oct - 21 Oct
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Sydney (SYD) to Auckland (AKL)
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
Always a lovely place to stay pre-departure

Reviewed on 14 Apr. 2025

The Great Ponsonby ArtHotel

The Great Ponsonby ArtHotel

4 out of 5
Ponsonby
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11 Oct - 18 Oct
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Sydney (SYD) to Auckland (AKL)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (276 reviews)
Great spot in a cool area of Auckland

Reviewed on 2 May 2025

Sunrise Garden Suites

Sunrise Garden Suites

3.5 out of 5
Albany
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14 Oct - 21 Oct
found 1 day ago
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Sydney (SYD) to Auckland (AKL)
9.6/10 Exceptional! (182 reviews)
Nice, quiet and very clean and modern. Thank you

Reviewed on 29 Jun. 2025

Tours & day trips

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Lake Taupo: 1.5-Hour Māori Rock Carvings Cruise

Lake Taupo: 1.5-Hour Māori Rock Carvings Cruise

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 4 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$54 per adult
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Attractions

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Escape Room Experience Lady Luna's Cottage of Mysteries

Escape Room Experience Lady Luna's Cottage of Mysteries

Activity duration is 1 hour and 15 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$27 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Taupo Private Geothermal Bike Tour

Taupo Private Geothermal Bike Tour

Activity duration is 6 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$2,189 per adult*
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Popular places to visit

Hamilton Central Business District

Hamilton Central Business District

Hamilton Central Business District is just one of the places to see in Hamilton, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the riverfront or visit the casinos in the area.

Hamilton Central Business District
Hamilton Gardens

Hamilton Gardens

From the peaceful Japanese Zen Garden to the explosion of colour in the Indian Char Bagh Garden, anyone who loves nature will enjoy this man-made paradise.

Hamilton Gardens

Memorial Park

Explore the great outdoors at Memorial Park, a lovely green space in Hamilton. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the spas in the area.

Memorial Park

Waikato Museum of Art and History

Learn about the area’s rich Māori history, take in over 3,000 works of art and interact with the wonders of science in this ever-changing cultural centre.

Waikato Museum of Art and History

ArtsPost

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at ArtsPost during your trip to Hamilton. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the spas in the area.

ArtsPost

Riff Raff

You can find out about the history of Hamilton with a visit to Riff Raff. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the spas in the area.

Riff Raff

Top Waikato River Hotel & Accommodation Deals

Novotel Tainui Hamilton

Novotel Tainui Hamilton

4.5 out of 5
7 Alma Street, Hamilton
Novotel Tainui Hamilton
VR Hamilton

VR Hamilton

4 out of 5
237 Victoria Street, Hamilton
VR Hamilton
Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center

Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center

3.5 out of 5
287 Victoria Street, Hamilton
Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center
Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton

Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton

4 out of 5
23 Clarence Street, Hamilton
Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton
Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge

Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge

4 out of 5
16 Thackeray Street, Hamilton
Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge
Heartland Ambassador Hotel Hamilton

Heartland Ambassador Hotel Hamilton

3 out of 5
86 Ulster Street, Whitiora, Hamilton, Waikato
Heartland Ambassador Hotel Hamilton
ibis Hamilton Tainui

ibis Hamilton Tainui

3.5 out of 5
18 Alma Street, Hamilton
ibis Hamilton Tainui
Avon Apartments

Avon Apartments

2.5 out of 5
14 Avon St, Hamilton, Waikato
Avon Apartments
Grosvenor Motor Inn

Grosvenor Motor Inn

3 out of 5
165 Ulster Street, Hamilton
Grosvenor Motor Inn
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