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| Coast Events - The Pre Party Taupo 2021 | 55 KM Tokoroa |
| Pre-party Taupo 2021 – Great Lake Centre, Taupo, NZ Coast Radio NZ and Pitch Perfect Promotions Present the Pre-Party 2020 Taupo! After a massive 2020 concert, AutoMatic80s will play Friday night at The Great Lake Centre, Taupo! What ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Great Lake Centre - Taupo, Lake Taupo Distance: 55 KM from Tokoroa | |
| Taupo Summer Concert | 54.6 KM Tokoroa |
| The team at Greenstone Entertainment are bringing life back into the live entertainment industry in the summer of 2021. After a record sell-out tour in 2020 attracting over 50,000 fans, we have a lineup of five fantastic acts for the Summer Concert ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Riverside Park & Unison Amphitheatre - Taupo, Lake Taupo Distance: 54.6 KM from Tokoroa | |
| St Andrews Craft Fair | 20 KM Hamilton |
| St Andrews Giant & Craft Fair has been held twice a year since 1996 on the grounds of the iconic St Andrews Church Cambridge. The Fair is always held Anniversary Day and Labour Day. We have a great range of crafts with stallholders all the way ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: St Andrews Anglican Church - Cambridge, Waipa Distance: 20 KM from Hamilton | |
| Lunch Time Organ Concert - Sacred Solos | 20 KM Hamilton |
| I'm excited to announce that we're starting a free lunchtime organ concert series at St Andrew's Anglican Church in Cambridge, NZ. Please join us on the first Wednesday of every month from 12:10 pm-12:50 pm. Each month will have a different program. ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: St Andrews Anglican Church - Cambridge, Waipa Distance: 20 KM from Hamilton | |
| Kiwigrass 2021 | 19.9 KM Tirau |
| New Zealand's own National Bluegrass Festival, Kiwigrass is back for 2021. All of the best New Zealand bluegrass bands will gather for a weekend of celebrating the music pioneered by Bill Monroe, Earl Scruggs, and Lester Flatt. Kiwigrass Festival ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Don Rowlands Centre - Cambridge, Waipa Distance: 19.9 KM from Tirau | |
| Gypsy Jazz Duo with Fiona Pears and Connor Hartley-Hall | 7.9 KM Tirau |
| We love bringing diversity to our community and this year we are hitting it off with a bang with a much loved performance by Fiona Pears and Connor Hartley-Hall brought to us by the Arts On Tour Production NZ. Violinist Fiona Pears and guitarist ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: The Plaza - Putaruru, South Waikato Distance: 7.9 KM from Tirau | |
| Sunday Concert | 0.7 KM Hamilton |
| Spend the morning listening to the newly formed Leiermann Trio as they play the famous Schubert E-flat Piano Trio. The Leiermann Trio is composed of Harris Leung, recent graduate of the University of Waikato and 2019 Auckland Philharmonia ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Waikato Museum - Hamilton, Waikato Distance: 0.7 KM from Hamilton | |
| The Harmonic Resonators | 2.9 KM Hamilton |
| This heartwarming family band combines lush harmonies, country geetar breaks, soaring yodels, and delightful banter into a standing ovation-worthy show. Highlighting what many would call New Zealand's own folk music, the Harmonic Resonators are ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Picturesque Garden - Hamilton, Waikato Distance: 2.9 KM from Hamilton | |
| Freda Stark The Musical | 3 KM Hamilton |
| Exotic dancer Freda Stark rose to notoriety in 1930s New Zealand after the murder of her lover, actress Thelma Mareo, at the hands of Thelma’s husband Eric (the ‘killer conductor’). Freda became a favourite of American GI’s during World War ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Harkness Henry's Emporium - Hamilton, Waikato Distance: 3 KM from Hamilton | |
| Manawa Wera: A Conversation Piece | 3 KM Hamilton |
| Enjoy a provocative performance from Ria Hall's latest album Manawa Wera, and take part in an intimate korero about the unique times we live in. Released in 2020, Manawa Wera saw Ria Hall put her stamp on the rich tradition of New Zealand ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Harkness Henry's Emporium - Hamilton, Waikato Distance: 3 KM from Hamilton | |
| The Howard Morrison Quartet Take Two | 0.9 KM Hamilton |
| The Howard Morrison Quartet Take Two, featuring Howard Morrison Jnr, Russell Harrison, Chris Powley and Andre King, take to the road in October with a two hour show to celebrate and recreate the magic of the NZ entertainment phenomenon that was the ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Clarence St Theatre - Hamilton, Waikato Distance: 0.9 KM from Hamilton | |
| Festival Express | 3 KM Hamilton |
| Documenting the "Canadian Woodstock on wheels", this is one of the great lost concert films, as we're on board a wild five day trip via train with some of the big names of rock: Janis Joplin, The Grateful Dead, Buddy Guy, The Band, and the Flying ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Surrealist Garden - Hamilton, Waikato Distance: 3 KM from Hamilton | |
| Whakaipo Lodge Summer Concert | 53.3 KM Tokoroa |
| A supergroup of Wellington’s busiest musicians collaborate to present a celebration of the great era of jazz singers. The ‘Retro Pack’ have presented award-winning shows in the past including ‘Blue Eyes’; a tribute to Frank Sinatra, ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Whakaipo Lodge - Taupo, Lake Taupo Distance: 53.3 KM from Tokoroa | |
| SIX60 Saturdays | 1.4 KM Hamilton |
| Carrying on the latest summer tour craze SIX60 are playing across Aotearoa over six weekends in January and February 2021! This is set to be another groundbreaking tour for the multi-platinum selling band who recently sold over 130,000 tickets to ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Claudelands Park - Hamilton, Waikato Distance: 1.4 KM from Hamilton | |
| Mahy Magic - Opus Orchestra | 2.8 KM Hamilton |
| "Zing! goes the cymbal. Bang! goes the drum…” Come and explore the magic world of Margaret Mahy with Opus Orchestra! A treat for children of all ages, this short concert features favourite poems and stories by iconic New Zealand author, ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts - Hamilton, Waikato Distance: 2.8 KM from Hamilton | |
| Made for Opus | 2.8 KM Hamilton |
| Ever wondered what exactly a composer does? Are there questions you have always wanted to ask musicians? Grab a glass of wine and join us for a chat and some astonishing music written especially for Opus Orchestra. Local soloists Yoshiko ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts - Hamilton, Waikato Distance: 2.8 KM from Hamilton | |
| Sol3 Mio - Hamilton | 1.2 KM Hamilton |
| SOL3 MIO announce nationwide tour to round out the Kiwi summer! SOL3 MIO, will perform in some of the country's most loved regional venues with a repertoire of classics as well as debut some of their own new material. Sol3 Mio are an operatic pop ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Claudelands Arena - Hamilton, Waikato Distance: 1.2 KM from Hamilton | |
| Leaving Jackson - Johnny Cash & June Carter | 0.9 KM Hamilton |
| Take a step back in time to when country music told a true story of life, love and heartache. From the famous Walk The Line and Folsom Prison Blues to the iconic Ring of Fire. For more than 40 years Johnny Cash and June Carter enthralled audiences ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Clarence St Theatre - Hamilton, Waikato Distance: 0.9 KM from Hamilton | |
| 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 | |
| Coral Pitcher | 23.1 KM Pokeno |
| Introducing Coral Pitcher Coral has a lifetime of stage experience. Starting very young Coral was the lead singer in her school choir which gave her confidence to perform with her school band and compete (often winning and placing) in many ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Rangiriri Hotel - Te Kauwhata, North Waikato Distance: 23.1 KM from Pokeno | |
| The Ten Tenors: CANCELLED | 0.9 KM Hamilton |
| 27th - replaces the 8pm show | 28th - replaces the 4pm show The Ten Tenors are postponing their near sold-out 2020 tour and have secured new dates for 2021. All tickets remain valid for the new dates. Box Offices around the country are ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Clarence St Theatre - Hamilton, Waikato Distance: 0.9 KM from Hamilton | |
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| 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 | |
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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 |
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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 |
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| Back Country Campsite | 44.9 KM Taumarunui |
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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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