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| Musical Feast | 0.7 KM Hamilton |
| Hear some of the country’s top young musicians perform in our galleries. The Conservatorium of Music at the University of Waikato brings regular concerts to the museum for the public to enjoy. For more information about this event and other ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Waikato Museum - Hamilton, Waikato Distance: 0.7 KM from Hamilton | |
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| Whakaipo Lodge Winter Concert | 53.3 KM Tokoroa |
| Grab a warm coat or rug and head to the coolest little gig of the Winter. Our popular regulars, Too Many Chiefs return. Four singer/songwriters: Andrew London, Laura Collins, Rob Joass and Wayne Mason. (Please note: Due to Covid19 this event is ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Whakaipo Lodge - Taupo, Lake Taupo Distance: 53.3 KM from Tokoroa | |
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| NZ String Quartet | National Tour 2021 | 2.8 KM Hamilton |
| In August and September, the New Zealand String Quartet will perform across Aotearoa for our 2021 National Tour. Immerse yourself in astounding beauty, inspire your senses, and fire your curiosity through four centuries of string quartet ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts - Hamilton, Waikato Distance: 2.8 KM from Hamilton | |
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| You Make Me Feel Like Dancing - Operatunity | 2.5 KM Hamilton |
| Bring your dancing shoes and get ready to boogie as we sing and dance the day away to your favourite hits of the 50s, 60s and 70s. Starring the amazing artists Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua, Karl Perigo, Bruce French, Grant Winterburn, Ray Eade and ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Activate Church - Hamilton, Waikato Distance: 2.5 KM from Hamilton | |
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| The Jac: A Gathering/Walking Spirits Double Album Release | 0.4 KM Hamilton |
| The Jac is back! A year on from the COVID-enforced online release of their third studio album 'A Gathering', the band is reforming in 2021 to tour Aotearoa once again, with a follow-up album 'Walking Spirits'! Featuring material from The Jac's ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Nivara Lounge - Hamilton, Waikato Distance: 0.4 KM from Hamilton | |
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| Benee - Aotearoa Tour | 1.2 KM Hamilton |
| Formidable indie-pop sensation and rising global superstar BENEE has today announced a nationwide regional tour for August. BENEE will visit every corner of the country, hitting eight different towns and cities throughout the month. The ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Claudelands Arena - Hamilton, Waikato Distance: 1.2 KM from Hamilton | |
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| Music & Memory - Palliser Viols on the Main Trunk Line 2021 | 22.6 KM Otorohanga |
| Trains, pots, musings, music for consort of viols: a strange, unexpected combination united in this series of concerts with readings from the ‘wrertings’ of Barry Brickell. The programme is being presented in towns on the Main Trunk Line in ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Te Awamutu Library - Te Awamutu, Waipa Distance: 22.6 KM from Otorohanga | |
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| Good Habits (UK) NZ Farewell Tour + Jenny Mitchell | 30 KM Tirau |
| Music at 7:00 $25 Online Pre-sale $30 Cash On The Door To make their farewell tour extra special, nomadic duo Good Habits (UK) are joined by singer-songwriter Jenny Mitchell (NZ) to share their musical stories in a series of intimate ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: The House With No Nails - Hamilton, Waikato Distance: 30 KM from Tirau | |
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| Kevin Bloody Wilson F.U.P.C NZ Tour | Hamilton |
| The outrageously funny Kevin Bloody Wilson returns to NZ in September, bringing Kiwi’s another side-splitting dose of his original fair-dinkum Aussie humour supported by Jenny Talia from Australia. Since releasing his first hugely popular album ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Clarence St Theatre - Hamilton, Waikato | |
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| Kevin Bloody Wilson F.U.P.C NZ Tour: POSTPONED | 55 KM Tokoroa |
| The outrageously funny Kevin Bloody Wilson returns to NZ in September, bringing Kiwi’s another side-splitting dose of his original fair-dinkum Aussie humour supported by Jenny Talia from Australia. Since releasing his first hugely popular album ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Great Lake Centre - Taupo, Lake Taupo Distance: 55 KM from Tokoroa | |
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| AYO - Auckland Youth Orchestra - GLORY | 0.8 KM Hamilton |
| Gigout: Grand Choeur Dialogué (soloist: Nicholas Forbes) Mozart: from "The Magic Flute" • Overture • Aria: O zittre Nicht, mein Lieben Sohn (soloist: Christina McDonald) • Aria: Dies Bildnis (soloist: Sid Chand) • Aria: Der Holle ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: St Peter's Cathedral - Hamilton, Waikato Distance: 0.8 KM from Hamilton | |
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| Hotel California The Eagles Experience | 7.9 KM Tirau |
| It’s time to check-in to Hotel California The Eagles Experience – the captivating live concert and stage show saluting the extraordinary talent and timeless catalogue of The Eagles. With a stage full of show-stopping voices and musicians, ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: The Plaza - Putaruru, South Waikato Distance: 7.9 KM from Tirau | |
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| Hotel California The Eagles Experience | 1.2 KM Hamilton |
| It’s time to check-in to Hotel California The Eagles Experience – the captivating live concert and stage show saluting the extraordinary talent and timeless catalogue of The Eagles. With a stage full of show-stopping voices and musicians, ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Claudelands Arena - Hamilton, Waikato Distance: 1.2 KM from Hamilton | |
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| The Woolshed Tour: 'Life's a Bitch' & Mel Parsons | 20.3 KM Hamilton |
| Since 2012 The Woolshed Tour has been a highlight on rural calendars, bringing a riotous night of entertainment to well over 100 woolsheds from Taumarunui to Tasman to Tuatapere and beyond. Spring 2021 sees the smash-hit Woolshed Tour return with a ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Cambridge Town Hall - Cambridge, Waipa Distance: 20.3 KM from Hamilton | |
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| The Woolshed Tour: 'Life's a Bitch' & Mel Parsons | 47.2 KM Pokeno |
| Since 2012 The Woolshed Tour has been a highlight on rural calendars, bringing a riotous night of entertainment to well over 100 woolsheds from Taumarunui to Tasman to Tuatapere and beyond. Spring 2021 sees the smash-hit Woolshed Tour return with a ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Turua Hall - Turua, Hauraki Distance: 47.2 KM from Pokeno | |
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| Hotel California The Eagles Experience | 55 KM Tokoroa |
| It’s time to check-in to Hotel California The Eagles Experience – the captivating live concert and stage show saluting the extraordinary talent and timeless catalogue of The Eagles. With a stage full of show-stopping voices and musicians, ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Great Lake Centre - Taupo, Lake Taupo Distance: 55 KM from Tokoroa | |
| The Woolshed Tour: 'Life's a Bitch' & Mel Parsons | 36.6 KM Te Kuiti |
| Since 2012 The Woolshed Tour has been a highlight on rural calendars, bringing a riotous night of entertainment to well over 100 woolsheds from Taumarunui to Tasman to Tuatapere and beyond. Spring 2021 sees the smash-hit Woolshed Tour return with a ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Raupuha Studs Woolshed - Piopio, Waitomo District Distance: 36.6 KM from Te Kuiti | |
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| Leaving Jackson - The Johnny Cash and June Carter Show | 0.9 KM Hamilton |
| Fall into the ring of fire in this unforgettable music concert dedicated to the music, love and lives of Johnny Cash and June Carter. For more than 40 years Johnny Cash and June Carter enthralled audiences around the world with their songs of ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Clarence St Theatre - Hamilton, Waikato Distance: 0.9 KM from Hamilton | |
| The Bee Gees Night Fever | 1.2 KM Hamilton |
| Direct from Australia, Showtime invites you to dance your way into a time warp of 70’s disco dancefloor thrillers and timeless heartfelt rock ballads with The Bee Gees Night Fever! Night Fever is jetting into town to recreate the Bee Gee’s ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Claudelands Arena - Hamilton, Waikato Distance: 1.2 KM from Hamilton | |
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| The Bee Gees Night Fever | 55 KM Tokoroa |
| Direct from Australia, Showtime invites you to dance your way into a time warp of 70’s disco dancefloor thrillers and timeless heartfelt rock ballads with The Bee Gees Night Fever! Night Fever is jetting into town to recreate the Bee Gee’s ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Great Lake Centre - Taupo, Lake Taupo Distance: 55 KM from Tokoroa | |
| The Bee Gees Night Fever | 7.9 KM Tirau |
| Direct from Australia, Showtime invites you to dance your way into a time warp of 70’s disco dancefloor thrillers and timeless heartfelt rock ballads with The Bee Gees Night Fever! Night Fever is jetting into town to recreate the Bee Gee’s ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: The Plaza - Putaruru, South Waikato Distance: 7.9 KM from Tirau | |
| All You Need Is Love | 1.2 KM Hamilton |
| New Zealand’s love affair with The Beatles has lasted over six decades. From screaming teens in the 60s to six figure album sales in the 2000s. Beatles songs have been a soundtrack to a generation; an anthem to youth and beyond. Beatlemania has ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Claudelands Arena - Hamilton, Waikato Distance: 1.2 KM from Hamilton | |
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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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