Waikato River Tours

The Huka Falls hurtle at more than 220 000 litres per second, making it one of the most visited natural attractions in New Zealand #NewZealand #Roadtrip #Waterfall
The Huka Falls hurtle at more than 220 000 litres per second, making it one of the most visited natural attractions in New Zealand #NewZealand #Roadtrip #Waterfall
A few kilometres downstream from Lake Taupo the river changes to some rapids for a short distance. When the rapids finish there is a drop which creates a waterfall. It all ends with this scene which is stunning. Only a 30 second walk from the car park to the river this shot was taken about a 5 minute walk further downstream on the main track at sunrise.
Beautiful Huka Falls. Walk up Spa Road, take a left at the Thermal Park. About 7km from town. Stop at the thermal stream on the way.
When you will be near Taupo don’t forget to stop on the Huka Falls. Choose a trail for a walk or biking alongside the falls. It is perfect place for a picnic, so take something delicious to eat!

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Small-Group Hobbiton and Waitomo Day Tour with Lunch from Auckland

Small-Group Hobbiton and Waitomo Day Tour with Lunch from Auckland

Activity duration is 12 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 19 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NT$9,326 per adult
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Attractions

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Escape Room Experience Area 54

Escape Room Experience Area 54

Activity duration is 1 hour and 15 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is NT$549 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 NT$43,886 per adult*
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Adventure & outdoor

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Waikato: Half-Day Karāpiro River Trail Bike Tour

Waikato: Half-Day Karāpiro River Trail Bike Tour

Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is NT$2,359 per adult
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Popular places to visit

I would not usually consider a garden a must-see experience, but I am really glad a local told us to visit Hamilton Gardens. The experience of wandering through a maze of hedges that open into perfectly cultivated gardens plucked complete from other countries and other eras was quite possibly the closest I will ever come to feeling like Alice in Wonderland come to life. You never know what magical sight waits around the next bend in the path.

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 showing a bridge and a pond as well as a small group of people

Hamilton Gardens

From the peaceful Japanese Zen Garden to the explosion of color 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 center.

Waikato Museum of Art and History

ArtsPost

You can spend time exploring the galleries in ArtsPost during your travels in 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 trip to Riff Raff. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the spas in the area.

Riff Raff

Best Lodging Options Near Waikato River

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
VR Hamilton

VR Hamilton

4 out of 5
237 Victoria Street Hamilton
VR Hamilton
Heartland Ambassador Hotel Hamilton

Heartland Ambassador Hotel Hamilton

3 out of 5
86 Ulster Street Hamilton Waikato
Heartland Ambassador Hotel Hamilton
Atrium on Ulster

Atrium on Ulster

4 out of 5
281 - 285 ULSTER Street Hamilton
Atrium on Ulster
ibis Hamilton Tainui

ibis Hamilton Tainui

3.5 out of 5
18 Alma Street Hamilton
ibis Hamilton Tainui
Microtel Lodge

Microtel Lodge

2 out of 5
140 Ulster St Hamilton Waikato
Microtel Lodge
Avon Apartments

Avon Apartments

2.5 out of 5
14 Avon St Hamilton Waikato
Avon Apartments
Stanley Apartments

Stanley Apartments

3 out of 5
17 Stanley St Hamilton Waikato
Stanley Apartments
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