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Recommended activities in Waikato
Tours & day trips
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Small-Group Hobbiton Tour from Auckland with Party Marquee Lunch
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
9.8 out of 10 with 369 reviews
9.8/10
369 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
Hobbiton Film Set Tour with lunch from Auckland
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
9.6 out of 10 with 201 reviews
9.6/10
201 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Hobbiton Movie set & Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour From Auckland
Activity duration is 12 hours
12h
9.6 out of 10 with 178 reviews
9.6/10
178 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 2838 reviews
9.8/10
2,838 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with lunch at Hobbiton
Activity duration is 7 hours
7h
9.6 out of 10 with 303 reviews
9.6/10
303 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Waitomo Glowworm Caves Guided Tour
Activity duration is 45 minutes
45m
9.4 out of 10 with 425 reviews
9.4/10
425 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 690 reviews
9.6/10
690 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Redwoods Altitude, Nightlights Fast Pass, & Treewalk Rotorua
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 31 reviews
10/10
31 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
TRIPLE DEAL Wai-O-Tapu, Redwood Forest & Blue Springs Ex Auckland
Activity duration is 12 hours
12h
9.8 out of 10 with 29 reviews
9.8/10
29 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Private & custom tours
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Private Forest Spa in Rotorua: Secret Spot Hot Tubs
Activity duration is 45 minutes
45m
9.6 out of 10 with 102 reviews
9.6/10
102 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Hobbiton and Waitomo Caves Arrive in Comfort and Style
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
10.0 out of 10 with 27 reviews
10/10
27 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Private Hobbiton Film Set and Rotorua Day Trip from Auckland
Activity duration is 12 hours
12h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Hobbiton Movie Set with Te Puia Private Day Tour
Activity duration is 12 hours
12h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Cathedral Cove & Hot water beach -Full Day Tour: PRIVATE TOUR
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 verified review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private Tour - Hobbiton Movie Set & Te Puia (Rotorua)
Activity duration is 13 hours
13h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Rotorua: Private Luxury Geothermal Bath Experience
Activity duration is 1 day
1d
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
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Private Luxury Tour to Hobbiton Movie 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
Coromandel Caves, Hot Water Beach&Driving Creek Railway(optional)
Activity duration is 11 hours
11h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Private Tour: Cathedral Cove, Zipline and Glass Bottom Boat
Activity duration is 12 hours
12h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Water activities
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Taupō: Sail Barbary Eco Sailing to the Maori Rock Carvings
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m
9.2 out of 10 with 70 reviews
9.2/10
70 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 152 reviews
9.8/10
152 Viator reviews
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 57 reviews
10/10
57 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
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
Whitianga: 2-Hour Cathedral Cove and Volcanic Coast Cruise
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
9.8 out of 10 with 235 reviews
9.8/10
235 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Huka Falls Jet Boat Ride in Taupo
Activity duration is 30 minutes
30m
10.0 out of 10 with 200 reviews
10/10
200 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Black Water Rafting Experience Waitomo Caves Tour
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
9.8 out of 10 with 243 reviews
9.8/10
243 Viator 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 372 reviews
10/10
372 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Rotorua: Lake Rotoiti Geothermal Hot Pool Water Shuttle
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Adventure & outdoor
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Redwoods Altitude High Ropes & Ziplines + Glowworms, Rotorua
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 53 reviews
10/10
53 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Rotoroa Island Day Trip & Ferry - from Auckland
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Rotorua: 6 Ziplines, Ancient Forest, Swing Bridges & Nature
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 149 reviews
10/10
149 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: Nocturnal Glow-Worm Adventure Tour with a Guide
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 74 reviews
10/10
74 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Tauranga: Skydive over Mount Maunganui
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 26 reviews
10/10
26 GetYourGuide 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
Hobbiton Movie Set with Te Puia Private Day Tour
Activity duration is 12 hours
12h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Rotorua Ziplines & Rotorua Rafting Combo - Free Sauna
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Rotorua: Mount Tarawera Volcanic Crater Half-Day Guided Walk
Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes
4h 30m
9.4 out of 10 with 44 reviews
9.4/10
44 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Air, helicopter & balloon tours
See all 15 activitiesFrom Tauranga: Skydive over Mount Maunganui
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 26 reviews
10/10
26 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Mt. Tarawera Volcano Scenic Floatplane Tour from Rotorua
Activity duration is 30 minutes
30m
9.4 out of 10 with 11 reviews
9.4/10
11 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Mt Tarawera Helicopter Tour with Volcano Landing
Activity duration is 40 minutes
40m
10.0 out of 10 with 17 reviews
10/10
17 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Eruption Trail Tour With Natural Hot Pool Bathing
Activity duration is 2 hours and 35 minutes
2h 35m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Helicopter White Island / Mount Tarawera 'Volcanic Extremes'
Activity duration is 1 hour and 45 minutes
1h 45m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Cathedral Cove 2 Hour Scenic Coastal Helicopter Tour Tauranga
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Rotorua: Volcano Landing and Geothermal Park Helicopter Tour
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Rotorua: White Island, Mount Tarawera & Waimangu Volcanic …
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Mount Tarawera Orakei Korako Thermal Explorer
Activity duration is 2 hours and 15 minutes
2h 15m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Mount Tarawera/Orakei Korako "Thermal Explorer" Dual Landing
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
10/10
3 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
