FRWaikato New Zealand
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What to do in Waikato
Back to top| Hamilton Gardens | 3 KM Hamilton |
| Explore an enchanting world of secret gardens. Transport yourself through time and to far-flung corners of the world. Meander through a lush tropical jungle, visit ancient China and indulge yourself in a Renaissance Prince's 16th century garden. Hamilton Gardens is a conceptual garden and is the Waikato's most visited tourist destination. | |
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| Riverlea Theatre & Arts Centre | 5 KM Hamilton |
| Riverlea Theatre has been a part of the theatre scene in Hamilton for over 30 years. In that time Riverlea has been home to hundreds of productions, and thousands of talented performers and technical staff. Our resident societies provide a variety of shows from comedy to musical theatre. Please check our website for details of current performances or phone the Theatre Manager on 0800 800 192 Tuesday to Friday 11am - 5pm. | |
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| Visit the Waikato Museum of Arts and History | 0.7 KM Hamilton |
| If you are especially interested in the Maori culture, do not miss the Waikato Museum of Arts and History. | |
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| Study English in New Zealand | 0.3 KM Hamilton |
| Located in a central city building, WIE is in the heart of Hamilton, just 1-2 minutes walk from both Hamilton Transport Centre and Hamilton City Centre with its many shops, restaurants, theatres and entertainment. A wide range of quality courses and programmes including General English at 6 levels (academic and general), IELTS Preparation, and English for High School Preparation. | |
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| Raglan Surf Lessons | 11.1 KM Kawhia |
| UP Surf Coaching based in Raglan is a Surf School that provides beginner and intermediate surf lessons and camps. | |
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| Nikau Glowworm Cave and bed & breakfast | 28.8 KM Raglan |
| In Waikaretu, 1 hour north of Raglan, 1.5 hours S.W. of Auckland, Nikau Cave is a 1 km long limestone cave with thousands of glowworms, wonderful formations and few people. On a sheep and cattle farm with extensive gardens. Guided tours take 1.5hrs. $35 per person. Bookings essential. Meals available on request. Private cabin accommodation and backpacker accommodation. | |
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| Canoe & Kayak the Whanganui River | 3.2 KM Taumarunui |
| Canoe & Kayak the Whanganui River 1-5 day river trips freedom Canoe hire and enjoy the amazingly breath taking scenery. All prices include Transportation to and from the river - canoe/kayak, lifejackets, dry barrels, light refreshments, whistle, photograph, Jet Boat Backup if needed. Freephone 0800 CANOE 4 U | |
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| Waitomo Caves glowworms organized tours | 9.6 KM Te Kuiti |
| A variety of full day bus tours departing from either Rotorua or Auckland are offered to include visiting the spectacular Waitomo glowworm caves. Thousands of native glowworms light up a boat ride through the limestone caverns underground. The scenic bus rides include combining other nearby attractions hotel pickup, onboard Wi-Fi and choices for pick and drop-off towns. | |
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| The Hobbit Shire movie set tours | 18.7 KM Tirau |
| Organized bus tours departing from Rotorua allow to visit the Hobbit movie set in nearby Matamata. Hobbiton, north of Tirau in the Waikato region, has guide tours of the Shire in Middle Earth where some of the filming for the Hobbit film trilogy was made. Hobbit holes and Green Dragon Inn can be visited in this picturesque farm land setting with sightseeing transport during the day from Rotorua. | |
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| Eco-cultural walk experiences in ancient forest | 25.1 KM Tokoroa |
| One day privately guided and three day walks amid ancient trees in the forested heart of the North Island. Walks led by the Tangata Whenua (original people of the land) in a superb temperate rainforest location close to the tourism centres of Rotorua and Taupo. All packages are all-inclusive and full catered, with professional guiding. | |
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Current and upcoming events in Waikato
Back to top| Fly My Pretties at Hamilton Gardens Arts Festival | 2.7 KM Hamilton |
| Fly My Pretties are excited to announce a special outdoor show on the beautiful Rhododendron Lawn at the Hamilton Gardens Arts Festival on Saturday Feb 29, 2020. Tickets on sale now from Ticketek: ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Hamilton Gardens - Hamilton, Waikato Distance: 2.7 KM from Hamilton | |
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| Midge Ure + The Mockers: Vienna to Visage | 0.9 KM Hamilton |
| UK legend Midge Ure - the voice of Ultravox, plus NZ heroes The Mockers live in concert. Midge Ure - Live Aid co-founder and Ultravox frontman brings his dynamic new group 'Band Electronica' to New Zealand on ‘The 1980 Tour’ – an awesome ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Clarence St Theatre - Hamilton, Waikato Distance: 0.9 KM from Hamilton | |
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| Menopaue The Musical | 0.9 KM Hamilton |
| The original New York and Las Vegas hit Menopause The Musical® returns to New Zealand in 2020! Four women at a lingerie sale have nothing in common but a black lace bra, memory loss, hot flushes, night sweats, not enough sex, too much sex and ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Clarence St Theatre - Hamilton, Waikato Distance: 0.9 KM from Hamilton | |
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| Taupo Wellbeing Market 2020 | 55 KM Tokoroa |
| The Taupo Wellbeing Market is a fantastic free weekend with people who are passionate about making the world a better place through health, natural medicine, stress-free living and environmental awareness. Explore our fantastic mind, body & spirit ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Great Lake Centre - Taupo, Lake Taupo Distance: 55 KM from Tokoroa | |
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| Soweto Gospel Choir - Freedom 2020 NZ Tour | 0.9 KM Hamilton |
| The Soweto Gospel Choir are bringing their Freedom tour to New Zealand in 2020 in honor of the father of their rainbow nation, Nelson Mandela, and South Africa’s struggle for freedom. Following their most recent Grammy Award for Freedom (Best ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Clarence St Theatre - Hamilton, Waikato Distance: 0.9 KM from Hamilton | |
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| Floyd Live – A Celebration and Salute to Pink Floyd | 0.9 KM Hamilton |
| Pink Floyd are easily one of the most recognisable and enduring bands of all time. While no longer a touring entity, the timeless music of Pink Floyd continues to be passed down from one generation to another. Floyd Live return to Clarence Street ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Clarence St Theatre - Hamilton, Waikato Distance: 0.9 KM from Hamilton | |
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| Tamahere Country Market | 8.3 KM Hamilton |
| The Tamahere Country Market is an open air Market featuring local produce and products made, grown, and created in New Zealand. There are 110 sites, offering a huge variety of craft, food and produce together with buskers and great country ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: St Stephens Anglican Church - Hamilton, Waikato Distance: 8.3 KM from Hamilton | |
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| Gourmet In the Gardens - Lake Karapiro | 19.9 KM Tirau |
| Come and join us for dinner and choose from the many food trucks and vendors at the stunning Lake Karapiro. Listen to the local live music, while sitting among the trees. Bring a picnic blanket and join friends and family for a fantastic evening ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Mighty River Domain - Cambridge, Waipa Distance: 19.9 KM from Tirau | |
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| Beauty and The Beast - Victorian State Ballet | 7.9 KM Tirau |
| A full length classical ballet production of the traditional fairy-tale story Following Australian nationwide sell-out seasons, Beauty & the Beast returns to stage in 2020! A must see stunning full length classical ballet production of the ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: The Plaza - Putaruru, South Waikato Distance: 7.9 KM from Tirau | |
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| Lunchtime Live | 0.3 KM Hamilton |
| Enjoy your lunch listening to live music in Garden Place during Summer. A great range of musicians from solo artist to four piece bands! 16th - 24th December (excluding 22nd) Every Friday January/February/March kicking off 17th ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Garden Place - Hamilton, Waikato Distance: 0.3 KM from Hamilton | |
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| Stories In the Garden | 0.3 KM Hamilton |
| Come on a magical adventure with characters from Enchanted Entertainment providing an outdoor storytelling experience! Sit back and enjoy listening to some classics along with new children's books with your family in the lovely setting on the ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Garden Place - Hamilton, Waikato Distance: 0.3 KM from Hamilton | |
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| Beyond The Surface | 55 KM Tokoroa |
| In this exhibition, emerging Taupo artists, Jacquie Goldsmith and Marion Bright are scratching the surface and delving beyond, literally and metaphorically. Loose expression and materiality are the forte of these two artists who relish the ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Taupo Museum - Taupo, Lake Taupo Distance: 55 KM from Tokoroa | |
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| Kiwi Sprocket Rocket Training Programme | 2.8 KM Hamilton |
| Hamilton BMX Club offers training to our members & also invites new riders to participate in 3 training sessions before joining the club to learn new skills & see if BMX is your new family sport! Runs on Monday nights from 5.30pm to 6.30pm for all ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Hamilton Bmx Club - Hamilton, Waikato Distance: 2.8 KM from Hamilton | |
| Th' Dudes - Th' Bliss Tour | 1.2 KM Hamilton |
| Kiwi icons Th’ Dudes announce they’ll reunite for Th’ Bliss Tour, performing six dates across New Zealand in April 2020. The news comes just days ahead of the band receiving the Legacy Award and being inducted into the New Zealand Music Hall of ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Claudelands Arena - Hamilton, Waikato Distance: 1.2 KM from Hamilton | |
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| Bloom Collective | 21.8 KM Hamilton |
| Bloom Collective - your home of the best gourmet food trucks, boutique makers and extremely good musicians. Held on the second Saturday evening (weather dependant - check facebook for updates), at Leamington Domain, Cambridge. This summer ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Leamington Domain - Cambridge, Waipa Distance: 21.8 KM from Hamilton | |
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| Vuurwarm Afrikaans! Hamilton | 3 KM Hamilton |
| The Hottest Afrikaans event of 2020! Lekker Stuff Entertainment brings you three award winning, chart topping artists for Vuurwarm Afrikaans! Dewald Wasserfall, APPEL & Danny Smoke. Hamilton - Friday 17 April 2020 Auckland - Saturday 18 April ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Hamilton Gardens Pavilion - Chartwell Room, Hamilton, Waikato Distance: 3 KM from Hamilton | |
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| The Ten Tenors | 0.9 KM Hamilton |
| Following sold out performances throughout New Zealand, The Ten Tenors are thrilled to announce they’re returning by popular demand. The charming classical cross-over group will perform a selection of the best romantic pop songs, ballads and ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Clarence St Theatre - Hamilton, Waikato Distance: 0.9 KM from Hamilton | |
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| Craters Classic Mountain Bike Event | 49.5 KM Tokoroa |
| 3 new courses for 2020. 3 distances to choose from short, mid and long. Mark it in your Diary – Wairakei Resort's Craters Classic will return again on 14th June 2020. This is winter XC Racing at it's absolute best! Taupo's 'White Gold' ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Wairakei Resort - Taupo, Lake Taupo Distance: 49.5 KM from Tokoroa | |
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| Kirikiriroa Powertalk | 2.4 KM Hamilton |
| Would you like to gain confidence speaking in public or do you want to be able to express your views to others? Come and join us at Kirikiriroa Powertalk and learn effective communication skills. Our club is part of Powertalk NZ, an ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Waikato Contract Bridge Club - Hamilton, Waikato Distance: 2.4 KM from Hamilton | |
| Friends! The Musical Parody | 0.9 KM Hamilton |
| So, no one told you life was gonna be this way, nor did they tell you about the hilarious new musical that lovingly lampoons one of TV’s all-time greatest shows in the hit New York and Las Vegas show Friends! The Musical Parody. Friends! The ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Clarence St Theatre - Hamilton, Waikato Distance: 0.9 KM from Hamilton | |
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| Mulligan's World Famous Quiz Night | 55.2 KM Tokoroa |
| If you are in Taupo on Tuesday - Do not miss this! The World famous Mulligan's Quiz Night in Taupo. Lots of fun. - Pub Quiz - Test you knowledge. - Fun games - Dance on the floor with DJ after quiz. - Food & Beverages on Special - Random ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Mulligans Bar - Taupo, Lake Taupo Distance: 55.2 KM from Tokoroa | |
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Camping and overnight campervan parking in Waikato
Back to top| Free Truck Stop Campervan Spot Tirua | 0.3 KM Tirau |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Shopping Free | |
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| Kawhia Forest Camp | 0.3 KM Kawhia |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers, Power, Laundry (Fees Apply) | |
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| Te Kuiti Waitomo Caves District | 0.4 KM Te Kuiti |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers, Power (Fees Apply) | |
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| Tokoroa Motorcamp And Backpackers | 0.4 KM Tokoroa |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers, Power, Laundry (Fees Apply) | |
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| Raglan Holiday Park | 0.8 KM Raglan |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers, Power, Laundry (Fees Apply) | |
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| Tokoroa Memorial Park Mossop Rd | 1 KM Tokoroa |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets Free | |
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| Hamilton City Holiday Park | 1.8 KM Hamilton |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers (Fees Apply) | |
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| Te Kuiti Scenic Reserve | 3.7 KM Te Kuiti |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets Free | |
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| Mercer Waikato River Side | 4.4 KM Pokeno |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets Free | |
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| Taumaranui Camping Ground | 5 KM Taumarunui |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers, Power, Laundry (Fees Apply) | |
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| Okoroire Hotel Camp Sites | 5 KM Tirau |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Shopping (Fees Apply) | |
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| Raglan Te Uku Hall | 8.1 KM Raglan |
| Overnight campervan parking - No facilities Free | |
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| Oparau Road House | 9 KM Kawhia |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets Free | |
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| Waitomo Top Camp | 9.3 KM Te Kuiti |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers, Power, Laundry, Shopping (Fees Apply) | |
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| Horahora Domain Horahora Rd | 10 KM Tirau |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets Free | |
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| Ruapuke Motor Camp | 10.8 KM Raglan |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers (Fees Apply) | |
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| Kariori Park Lot | 11.4 KM Raglan |
| Overnight campervan parking - No facilities Free | |
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| Moana Roa Reserve Lake Karipiro Free Camping | 11.5 KM Tirau |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets (Fees Apply) | |
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| Karapiro Moana Roa Reserve | 11.6 KM Tirau |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets Free | |
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| Waitomo Lookout Free Over Night | 14.1 KM Te Kuiti |
| Overnight campervan parking - No facilities Free | |
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| Waingaro Hot Springs Camp Ground | 16.5 KM Raglan |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water (Fees Apply) | |
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| Mangakino Freedom Camping Area Lake Maraetai | 18.8 KM Tokoroa |
| Overnight campervan parking - No facilities Free | |
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| Truck Stop Park Over | 19.4 KM Pokeno |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets (Fees Apply) | |
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| Landing Road East Of Kihikihi | 19.8 KM Tokoroa |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets (Fees Apply) | |
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| Lake Karapiro Camp Ground | 19.9 KM Tirau |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers (Fees Apply) | |
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| Cambridge Kiwi Motor Park | 22 KM Hamilton |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers, Power, Laundry (Fees Apply) | |
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| Opal Hot Springs Holiday Park Near To Hobbiton | 22.2 KM Tirau |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers, Power, Laundry (Fees Apply) | |
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| Artiamuri Lake Boat Ramp | 23.4 KM Tokoroa |
| Overnight campervan parking - No facilities Free | |
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| Waiuku Township Awhitu Peninnsula Glenbrook | 25.6 KM Pokeno |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Shopping Free | |
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| Sandspit Motor Camp Waiuku | 26.1 KM Pokeno |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers, Power, Laundry (Fees Apply) | |
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| Marokopa Village Camp Ground And Store | 27.4 KM Kawhia |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers (Fees Apply) | |
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| Clarkes Beach Holiday Park Waiuku | 31.4 KM Pokeno |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers, Power, Laundry, Wi-Fi, Shopping (Fees Apply) | |
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| Port Waikato Holiday Park | 31.7 KM Pokeno |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers, Power, Laundry, Wi-Fi (Fees Apply) | |
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| Back Country Campsite | 44.9 KM Taumarunui |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers, Power (Fees Apply) | |
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| Awakino River Bridge | 58.1 KM Te Kuiti |
| Overnight campervan parking - No facilities Free | |
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| Whitebait Inn Cabins And Motor Camp Mokau | 59.1 KM Taumarunui |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers, Power (Fees Apply) | |
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| Seaview Holiday Park Mokau | 59.8 KM Taumarunui |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers, Power, Laundry (Fees Apply) | |
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