Hamilton and Waikato
Hamilton and Waikato are well known for the Waitomo Caves, Hobbiton Movie Set and…a lot of farmland.
But did you know that the land surrounding the Mighty Waikato River has a lot more to offer? From picturesque country towns, glow worms and waterfalls to hot springs and biking and walking trails, there’s so much more to Hamilton and Waikato than meets the eye.
And bonus: It’s ultra-close to Auckland and makes for a perfect weekend getaway and mini road trip!
Arts & Crafts Workshops
Enjoy a unique getaway with a pounamu workshop Hamilton, entry to Hamilton Gardens, and stay at Distinction Hamilton Hotel incl breakfast
Duration 3 Days
Cultural Experiences
Enjoy a unique getaway with a pounamu workshop Hamilton, entry to Hamilton Gardens, and stay at Distinction Hamilton Hotel incl breakfast
Duration 3 Days
Cycling
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Experience the ultimate Waikato Weekender: see glowworms, bike on the Waikato River Trail and explore the Waikato by jetboat
Duration 3 Days
Get 10% off biking Waikato River Trail or kayaking Lake Karapiro (day time or glow worm kayaking) with Riverside Adventures. Just enter WGNZ10
See what the fuss with the Waitomo Caves is about with our Classic Waitomo Getaway. Galaxies of glowworms, explore on an ebike and stay in Waitomo
Duration 3 Days
Eating and Drinking
Stay off the beaten path at the rural Waikato luxury farmstay Te Karaka Lodge & Station and visit the glowworms at Nikau Cave
Duration 3 Days
Family Friendly
Family-friendly getaways in New Zealand. Find short trips and getaways the whole family will love and remember.
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Enjoy a unique getaway with a pounamu workshop Hamilton, entry to Hamilton Gardens, and stay at Distinction Hamilton Hotel incl breakfast
Duration 3 Days
Glamping
Go black water tubing under galaxies of glowworms in Waitomo Caves and stay off-grid at luxury Matu PurePod. A magical getaway!
Duration 3 Days
Love the PurePods? Stay in Matu PurePod for one or two nights, including daily food hamper for breakfast and dinner. Read more
Duration 3 Days
Glow Worms NZ
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Experience the ultimate Waikato Weekender: see glowworms, bike on the Waikato River Trail and explore the Waikato by jetboat
Duration 3 Days
Go on an extraordinary Waitomo adventure underground with an action-packed tour of the Waitomo Caves and stay super-central in the heart of Waitomo.
Duration 3 Days
$379 Next Departures August 21, 2026 (Available)August 22, 2026 (Available)August 23, 2026 (Available)
See what the fuss with the Waitomo Caves is about with our Classic Waitomo Getaway. Galaxies of glowworms, explore on an ebike and stay in Waitomo
Duration 3 Days
Get 10% off an action-packed tour with Waitomo Adventures. Just enter the Waitomo Caves promo code GETAWAY when booking.
Stay off the beaten path at the rural Waikato luxury farmstay Te Karaka Lodge & Station and visit the glowworms at Nikau Cave
Duration 3 Days
Go black water tubing under galaxies of glowworms in Waitomo Caves and stay off-grid at luxury Matu PurePod. A magical getaway!
Duration 3 Days
Jet Boat Rides
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Experience the ultimate Waikato Weekender: see glowworms, bike on the Waikato River Trail and explore the Waikato by jetboat
Duration 3 Days
Get 10% off biking Waikato River Trail or kayaking Lake Karapiro (day time or glow worm kayaking) with Riverside Adventures. Just enter WGNZ10
Kayaking and SUP
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Experience the ultimate Waikato Weekender: see glowworms, bike on the Waikato River Trail and explore the Waikato by jetboat
Duration 3 Days
Get 10% off biking Waikato River Trail or kayaking Lake Karapiro (day time or glow worm kayaking) with Riverside Adventures. Just enter WGNZ10
Night Sky
Go black water tubing under galaxies of glowworms in Waitomo Caves and stay off-grid at luxury Matu PurePod. A magical getaway!
Duration 3 Days
Love the PurePods? Stay in Matu PurePod for one or two nights, including daily food hamper for breakfast and dinner. Read more
Duration 3 Days
Promo Codes
Get 10% off biking Waikato River Trail or kayaking Lake Karapiro (day time or glow worm kayaking) with Riverside Adventures. Just enter WGNZ10
Get 10% off an action-packed tour with Waitomo Adventures. Just enter the Waitomo Caves promo code GETAWAY when booking.
Star-gazing
Go black water tubing under galaxies of glowworms in Waitomo Caves and stay off-grid at luxury Matu PurePod. A magical getaway!
Duration 3 Days
Love the PurePods? Stay in Matu PurePod for one or two nights, including daily food hamper for breakfast and dinner. Read more
Duration 3 Days
Thrilling
Go on an extraordinary Waitomo adventure underground with an action-packed tour of the Waitomo Caves and stay super-central in the heart of Waitomo.
Duration 3 Days
$379 Next Departures August 21, 2026 (Available)August 22, 2026 (Available)August 23, 2026 (Available)
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Learn to surf in Raglan Once a little hippie town, Raglan has become famous in the surfing community after the movie The Endless Summer. It's...
Next Departures August 21, 2026 (Available)August 22, 2026 (Available)August 23, 2026 (Available)