Things to do in Waikato

Activities, attractions and tours

A beach with a leaning tree and a rocky cliff in the background.
A sunset over a coastal landscape with prominent rock formations silhouetted against the sky.
A beach with a sunset, houses, and distant mountains.
A circular architectural structure with multiple levels and illuminated by warm lighting.
A snow-capped mountain range, a green valley, and a large tree.

Things to do

Maori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures - Kindred Spirit

Classical Sailing - Māori Rock Carvings -Taupo Sailing Adventures

RM158
per adult
Classical Sailing - Māori Rock Carvings -Taupo Sailing Adventures
National Kiwi Hatchery - Kiwi Encounter Guided Tour

National Kiwi Hatchery - Kiwi Encounter Guided Tour

RM185
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
National Kiwi Hatchery - Kiwi Encounter Guided Tour
Cambridge, Matamata, Waitomo: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise

Cambridge, Matamata, Waitomo: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise

RM336
per adult
Cambridge, Matamata, Waitomo: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise
90-Minute Guided Ruakuri Cave Tour Waitomo

90-Minute Guided Ruakuri Cave Tour Waitomo

RM279
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
90-Minute Guided Ruakuri Cave Tour Waitomo
Twilight Glowworm Kayak Tour – Lake Karapiro

Twilight Glowworm Kayak Tour – Lake Karapiro

RM409
per adult
Twilight Glowworm Kayak Tour – Lake Karapiro
Picture 1 for Activity Taupō: Lake Taupo Maori Rock Carving 2.5-Hour Sailing Cruise

Taupō: Sail Barbary Eco Sailing to the Maori Rock Carvings

RM149
per adult
Taupō: Sail Barbary Eco Sailing to the Maori Rock Carvings
Whitianga: 2-Hour Cathedral Cove and Volcanic Coast Cruise

Whitianga: 2-Hour Cathedral Cove and Volcanic Coast Tour

RM343
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Whitianga: 2-Hour Cathedral Cove and Volcanic Coast Tour
Polynesian Spa Rotorua: Deluxe Lake Spa Hot Spring Bathing

Polynesian Spa Rotorua: Deluxe Lake Spa Hot Spring Bathing

RM194
per adult
Polynesian Spa Rotorua: Deluxe Lake Spa Hot Spring Bathing
Rotoroa Island Day Trip & Ferry - from Auckland

Rotoroa Island Day Trip & Ferry - from Auckland

RM251
per adult
Rotoroa Island Day Trip & Ferry - from Auckland
See all activities in Waikato
  • find price illustration

    Explore activities

    Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer.
  • calendar shield illustration

    Book with ease

    Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities.
  • trophy illustration

    Treat yourself

    Members save % or more when you book activities.

What to do in Waikato

Stay near popular Waikato attractions

A stone house with a thatched roof by a lake.

Hobbiton Movie Set

9.6/10 (413 reviews)
Enjoy an outing to Hobbiton Movie Set during your stay in Matamata. Discover the area's hot springs and cafes.
See properties

Where to stay in Waikato

Find the best Waikato areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A waterfall cascading down a cliff surrounded by lush greenery.

Taupō Central

If you're spending some time in Taupō Central, Lake Taupō and Taupō Museum and Art Gallery are top sights worth seeing.

A calm lake surrounded by lush greenery and trees, with a few buildings in the background.

Hamilton Central

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

A large rock with a carved face and a natural arch formation.
Photo by Zunzara Chappy
Open Photo by Zunzara Chappy

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.

A clear blue sea with distant mountains and lush greenery in the foreground.
Photo by Aaron Andersen
Open Photo by Aaron Andersen

Hilltop

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

A large outdoor sign with the text '#LOVETAUPO' against a backdrop of a clear blue sky and a body of water.

Wharewaka

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

A bridge over a fast-flowing river surrounded by lush greenery.

Taupō

A river with rapids, surrounded by dense forest and mountains in the background.

Turangi

A group of people observing cave formations.

Waitomo Caves

A cave opening to a beach with a prominent rock formation and calm waters.

Whitianga

A river winding through a town surrounded by hills.

Ngaruawahia

A city skyline with a prominent tower, a harbor with boats, and a mountain in the background.

Auckland

A stone house with a thatched roof by a lake.

Hamilton

A geothermal area with a green pool, an orange rim, and steam rising from the water.

Rotorua