What's Waikato like?
There's a lot visitors like about Waikato, especially its beaches and restaurants. Activities like hiking give you a chance to enjoy the outdoors during your stay. Families visiting Waikato will enjoy attractions like Hobbiton Movie Set. Check out other sights like SkyCity Hamilton and Hamilton Centre Place.
Where are the best places to stay in Waikato?
Here are our travelers' top 5 places to stay in Waikato:
Villa Walton, in Richmond Downs
City-center Richmond Downs B&B with bar- Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • Restaurant • Spa tub
River Birches, in Turangi
Luxury lodge within easy reach of Tongariro National Trout Centre- Free parking • Free WiFi • Bar • Terrace • Garden
Huka Lodge, in Wairakei
Riverfront lodge with outdoor pool, bar- Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • Free airport shuttle • Restaurant
Te Puru Beach Lodge, in Te Puru
Adults-only beachfront lodge with health club- Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • Free area shuttle • Sauna
Chartre' Manor Bed & Breakfast, in Thames
Tudor B&B- Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • Outdoor pool • Garden
What is there to see around Waikato?
- Waikato River (0.3 mi/0.5 km from the city center)
- Hamilton Central Business District (0.4 mi/0.6 km from the city center)
- Seddon Park (0.5 mi/0.8 km from the city center)
- Globox Arena (0.7 mi/1.1 km from the city center)
- Claudelands Park (0.8 mi/1.2 km from the city center)
What is there to do around Waikato?
- Hobbiton Movie Set (22.6 mi/36.4 km from the city center)
- SkyCity Hamilton (0.1 mi/0.1 km from the city center)
- Hamilton Centre Place (0.2 mi/0.2 km from the city center)
- Waikato Museum of Art and History (0.3 mi/0.4 km from the city center)
- Waterworld (2.1 mi/3.4 km from the city center)
Other Popular Waikato Attractions
- Lake Rotoroa
- Waikato Stadium
- Hamilton Gardens
- The Base
- Hamilton Zoo