Outdoors in Waikato

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outdoors in Waikato : the essentials

Nature Reserves in Hamilton

Tongariro National Park

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Tongariro National Park is the oldest national park in New Zealand and it's the fourth oldest national park in the world. This nat

Hiking in Turangi

Tongariro Crossing

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Tongariro Alpine Crossing is considered the best day hike in New Zealand. If the weather is good, you can see views of the three a

Lakes in Taupo

Lake Taupo

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Lake Taupo is the largest in New Zealand, and one of the most visited by tourists because it is best for navigation, fishing, or t

Waterfalls in Taupo

Huka Falls

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You shouldn't miss Huka Falls if you are in Taupo. It's in a stunning natural setting, with rapids, and waterfalls where you can w

Bays in Coromandel

Whitianga-bay of Mercury

On the Coromandel Peninsula, in the North Island, lies the beautiful Whitianga-bay of Mercury. The colors seen here cannot be foun

Lakes in Taupo

Craters of the Moon

A set of craters, geysers and volcanic formations in the mountains, located in the charming resort town of Taupo, the best way to

Nature Reserves in Coromandel

Coromandel Peninsula

Port Jackson is a unique place in the Coromandel Peninsula on the tip of the island. At one end, you think this is where human li

Forests in Coromandel

Matarngi

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Matarangi is a wooded area on the Coromandel Peninsula. It's a fresh, green, rainy area with good pastures and precious trees. You

Forests in Waikaretu

The Naikaretu Reserve

When Woodward bought the land, the second jewel in the crown (the first and foremost is the Nikau Cave came with the package. Decl

Caves in Waitomo

Black Rafting Waitomo Caves

Black Water Rafting in Te with the Anaroa Cave Cave World company (NZ $ 82.50). They gave us a wet suit and helmet with a light. A

Forests in Waitomo

Kairoua Forest

Between Paihia and Waitomo we decided to visit Kairoua Forest. You can take a short walk here and imagine that the New Zealand for

Volcanoes in Turangi

Red Crater

This is one of the Tongariro Alpine Crossing mythical scenes, and it is the highest point of the tour. If you're lucky, you will c

Rivers in Taupo

Bungy on the Waikato River

One of the prettiest places to bungy jump is about 47 m above the Waikato River in Taupo in the North Island of New Zealand. It is

Lakes in Turangi

Emerald Lakes

In the middle of the path of the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, there are three small turquoise lakes. The contrast between the color

Caves in Waikaretu

Nikau Cave

Rivers in Ngaruawahia

Rápidos de Aratiatia

Gardens in Hamilton

Hamilton Gardens

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Hiking in Taupo

Tongariro Alpine Crossing

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Activities in Waikato

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Waitomo Caves: Labyrinth Black Water Rafting Experience

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starting from

74.73 £

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Tongariro River: Grade 3 Whitewater Rafting

starting from

62.07 £

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Taupō: Lake Taupo Maori Rock Carving 2.5-Hour Sailing Cruise

starting from

20.96 £

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Aranui Cave 1-Hour Guided Tour

starting from

31.65 £

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Waitomo: Ruakuri Cave 1.5 Hour Guided Tour

starting from

42.53 £

The most popular destinations

Taupo

Coromandel

Turangi

Waitomo

Hamilton