Best things to do in South Waikato District
Recommended activities in South Waikato District
Tours & day trips
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Hobbiton Film set & Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour From Auckland
Activity duration is 11 hours
11h
9.6 out of 10 with 174 reviews
9.6/10
174 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Hobbiton Film Set Tour with lunch from Auckland
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
9.8 out of 10 with 179 reviews
9.8/10
179 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Rotorua Tour from Auckland with Optional Extras
Activity duration is 13 hours
13h
9.0 out of 10 with 16 reviews
9/10
16 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Small-Group Hobbiton Tour from Auckland with Party Marquee Lunch
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
9.8 out of 10 with 364 reviews
9.8/10
364 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with lunch at Hobbiton
Activity duration is 7 hours
7h
9.4 out of 10 with 248 reviews
9.4/10
248 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Cultural Experience & Seasonal Māori Cuisine at Te Pā Tū
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.6 out of 10 with 623 reviews
9.6/10
623 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Mitai Maori Village Cultural Experience in Rotorua
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.6 out of 10 with 650 reviews
9.6/10
650 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Hobbiton Film Set: Guided Tour Ticket
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m
9.8 out of 10 with 2816 reviews
9.8/10
2,816 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Rotorua based Small Group Morning Tour Waimangu and Wai O Tapu
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
9.8 out of 10 with 187 reviews
9.8/10
187 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Matamata: Guided Hobbiton Experience with Bus Transfers
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.8 out of 10 with 98 reviews
9.8/10
98 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Adventure & outdoor
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Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude High Ropes Adventure
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 52 reviews
10/10
52 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Rotorua: Velocity Valley - One Ride Pass
10.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
10/10
3 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Rotorua: 6 Ziplines, Swing-Bridges & Wildlife Encounters
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m+
10.0 out of 10 with 144 reviews
10/10
144 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Rotorua Ziplines: Zipline over Waterfalls - FREE Sauna
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 71 reviews
10/10
71 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Explore The Lakes Tour
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
10.0 out of 10 with 6 reviews
10/10
6 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Half Day Guided Bike Tour to Waikato River Trail
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Rotorua: Nocturnal Glow-Worm Adventure Tour with a Guide
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 67 reviews
10/10
67 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Kahukiwi Experiences Luxury 4x4 3hour Guided Maori Tour
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 5 reviews
10/10
5 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Rotorua: Velocity Valley - Two Ride Pass
9.6 out of 10 with 4 reviews
9.6/10
4 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Monster 4X4 Thrill Ride at Off Road NZ
Activity duration is 10 minutes
10m
10.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
10/10
3 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private & custom tours
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Hobbiton and Waitomo Caves Arrive in Comfort and Style
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
10.0 out of 10 with 22 reviews
10/10
22 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Rotorua: Secret Spot Hot Tubs
Activity duration is 45 minutes
45m
9.6 out of 10 with 98 reviews
9.6/10
98 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private Tour - Hobbiton Film Set & Te Puia (Rotorua)
Activity duration is 12 hours
12h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private tour - Hobbiton Film Set Evening Banquet Return from Auckland
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 Viator review
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private Luxury Tour to Hobbiton Film Set & Waitimo Glowworm Cave
Activity duration is 11 hours
11h
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Rotorua Geothermal Experience Private Tour
Activity duration is 12 hours
12h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private Hobbiton Film Set Signature Tour
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Hobbiton Village and Bridal Veil Falls Private Tour
Activity duration is 12 hours
12h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Private Full-Day Rotorua Tour from Auckland
Activity duration is 11 hours
11h
10.0 out of 10 with 5 reviews
10/10
5 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Rotorua Adventures Private Tour
Activity duration is 12 hours
12h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Water activities
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Cambridge, Matamata, Waitomo: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
10.0 out of 10 with 10 reviews
10/10
10 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Glow Worm Kayak Tour
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.8 out of 10 with 96 reviews
9.8/10
96 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Rotorua: Velocity Valley - One Ride Pass
10.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
10/10
3 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Daytime Canyon Kayak Tour
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 Viator review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Twilight Glowworm Kayak Tour – Lake Karapiro
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
3h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 31 reviews
10/10
31 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Tauranga Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Tour
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
3h 30m
9.0 out of 10 with 14 reviews
9/10
14 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Waimangu: Volcanic Valley Walk and Lake Rotomahana Cruise
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
9.4 out of 10 with 10 reviews
9.4/10
10 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Lake Karapiro: Evening Kayak Glowworm Tour
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
3h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 11 reviews
10/10
11 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Rafting Rotorua: Kaituna River White Water Experience
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 365 reviews
10/10
365 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Rotorua: Kaituna Rafting & Mt. Tarawera Guided Hike Combo
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
9.0 out of 10 with 4 reviews
9/10
4 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Spa & wellness
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Polynesian Spa Rotorua: Family Hot Pools and Freshwater Pool
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
8.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
8/10
2 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Rotorua: Secret Spot Hot Tubs
Activity duration is 45 minutes
45m
9.6 out of 10 with 98 reviews
9.6/10
98 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Rotorua: Polynesian Spa Pavilion Hot Pool Swimming (12+ yrs)
8.8 out of 10 with 89 reviews
8.8/10
89 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa Restorative Journey (2hrs)
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 7 reviews
10/10
7 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Rotorua: Lakefront Hot Springs & Spa - Luxury Māori Wellness
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 15 reviews
10/10
15 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Rotorua, Lake Rotoiti: Jet Ski Tour with Hot Pools Entry
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Rotorua: Private Luxury Geothermal Bath Experience
Activity duration is 1 day
1d
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Rotorua Ziplines: Rafting + Hot Pool Combo - FREE Sauna
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Lake Taupō & Huka Falls River Cruise Day Tour from Auckland
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Rotorua: Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa 1hr Restorative Swimming
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
