Waikato River Tours and Activities
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Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Tours & day trips
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Small-Group Hobbiton and Waitomo Day Tour with Lunch from Auckland
Attractions
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Escape Room Experience Area 54
Adventure & outdoor
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Raglan: Sunset Canyoning Tour and Glowworm Experience
Popular places to visit
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Top Waikato River Hotel & Accommodation Deals
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Novotel Tainui Hamilton
Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center
VR Hamilton
Quest on London
ibis Hamilton Tainui
Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge
Heartland Ambassador Hotel Hamilton
Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton
