The Waikato region tends to surprise people. Journeys move through open farmland and small towns before revealing glowworm caves beneath the hills and the magic of Hobbiton hidden in the countryside. Add coastal days on the Coromandel Peninsula and time around Lake Taupō, and the region feels broader, greener and more varied than expected.
Best of Waikato
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The Clements Hotel
Glowworm and Cave Explorer
Cambridge
Hobbiton Movie Set
Chris Jolly Scenic Cruise
Hahei Bed & Breakfast
Morning Glory
Hahei
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour and Lunch Combo
Hukafalls Jet
Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Guided Half Day E-Bike River Trail Tour
Suncourt Hotel
Hidden Lake Hotel and Apartments
Te Pa Tu Cultural Experience
Taupo
Brenton Lodge
The Cathedral Cove Classic Tour
Whangamata
Evening Cultural Experience & Hangi Dinner
Twilight Glowworm Kayak
Sovereign Pier On The Waterways
Chalet Eiger
Glass Bottom Boat Cathedral Cove Cruise
Whitianga
Ancient Forest Guided Walk
The Haka Shop Guided Experience
Guided Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Hobbiton Movie Set Signature Tour
Arvo of Goodness
Waitomo & Aranui Glowworm Caves
Behind The Scenes Tour at Hobbiton
River Birches
Self-Guided Tongariro Crossing
Turangi
Northern Explorer Scenic Train: Tongariro to Wellington
Hairy Feet Scenic Film Location Tour
Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Family Twilight Glowworm Kayak
Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
Northern Explorer Scenic Train: Scenic Plus, Tongariro to Wellington
Waitomo Glowworm and Ruakuri Cave
Greenstone Lake Hike
Huka Lodge
Glowworm Cave Tour
Huka Lodge
Journeys featuring Waikato
These journeys include time in Waikato, with stays that may include Taupō, glow worm caves and Hobbiton tours.
AOTEAROA ADVENTURE TRAIL
19 Days | From NZ$11,599 p.p.
AOTEAROA INLAND EXPLORER
15 Days | From NZ$10,499 p.p.
CENTRAL DISCOVERY
9 Days | From NZ$5,899 p.p.
ESSENTIAL NEW ZEALAND
18 Days | From NZ$11,299 p.p.
NATURAL NEW ZEALAND
16 Days | From NZ$11,399 p.p.
NORTHERN CULTURE AND CUISINE
16 Days | From NZ$9,999 p.p.
NORTHERN FAMILY ADVENTURE
10 Days | From NZ$9,399 p.p.
NORTHERN PANORAMA
21 Days | From NZ$12,799 p.p.
NORTH ISLAND ODYSSEY
15 Days | From NZ$7,999 p.p.
TRAILS & TREASURES OF NEW ZEALAND
16 Days | From NZ$14,299 p.p.
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