Waitakaruru Travel Guide

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Peaceful Miranda area and less than an hour to Auckland
Sleeps three

Peaceful Miranda area and less than an hour to Auckland Sleeps three

Waitakaruru Waikato
The price is AU$172 per night from 20 Mar to 21 Mar
AU$172
20 Mar - 21 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this apartment in Waitakaruru. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a garden. Popular attraction Miranda Hot Springs is located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (17 reviews)
It was so clean and inviting, with unique personal touches

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Peaceful Miranda area and less than an hour to Auckland Sleeps three
Tasman Holiday Parks - Miranda

Tasman Holiday Parks - Miranda

3 out of 5
595 Front Miranda Road Miranda
The price is AU$118 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
AU$118
30 Mar - 31 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Miranda. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and hot springs on-site. Popular attractions Miranda Hot Springs and Miranda Shorebird Centre ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (140 reviews)
Good service

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Tasman Holiday Parks - Miranda
Grafton Cottage & Chalets

Grafton Cottage & Chalets

4 out of 5
304 Grafton Road Thames
The price is AU$136 per night from 8 Apr to 9 Apr
AU$136
8 Apr - 9 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this cottage in Thames. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (435 reviews)
Beautiful property, fun quirkiness, outstanding views! Spectacular value for the price. We got take out and watched the sunset from the deck, quite gorgeous. Highly recommend!

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Grafton Cottage & Chalets
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.
Peaceful Miranda area and less than an hour to Auckland
Sleeps three

Peaceful Miranda area and less than an hour to Auckland Sleeps three

Waitakaruru Waikato
Stay at this apartment in Waitakaruru. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a garden. Popular attraction Miranda Hot Springs is located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (17 reviews)
It was so clean and inviting, with unique personal touches

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Peaceful Miranda area and less than an hour to Auckland Sleeps three
Grafton Cottage & Chalets

Grafton Cottage & Chalets

4 out of 5
304 Grafton Road Thames
Stay at this cottage in Thames. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (435 reviews)
Beautiful property, fun quirkiness, outstanding views! Spectacular value for the price. We got take out and watched the sunset from the deck, quite gorgeous. Highly recommend!

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Grafton Cottage & Chalets
Avalon Motel Thames – Wenzel Motels

Avalon Motel Thames – Wenzel Motels

3 out of 5
104 Jellicoe Crescent Thames
Stay at this aparthotel in Thames. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Hauraki Rail Trail Thames and Goldfields Shopping ...
9/10 Wonderful! (173 reviews)
Pool was there but we did not use it. A very short drive into town. Easy parking at property and in town. Comfy bed and everything was spotlesd. Decent sized room with outside seating area lovely in the evening

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Avalon Motel Thames – Wenzel Motels
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.

Reviews of Waitakaruru

4.1
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 43%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 29%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 29%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 0%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 0%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Enjoyed the bird watching and information centre.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Yes it is the best

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Nearest shops 5 min drive other than that all good