What's Waikato like?
There's a lot visitors like about Waikato, especially its beaches and restaurants. Activities such as 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 travellers' top 5 places to stay in Waikato:
Villa Walton, in Richmond Downs
City centre Richmond Downs B&B with bar- Free breakfast • Free parking • Free Wi-Fi • Restaurant • a hot tub
River Birches, in Turangi
Upmarket lodge within easy reach of Tongariro National Trout Centre- Free parking • Free Wi-Fi • Bar • Terrace • Garden
Huka Lodge, in Wairakei
Riverfront lodge with outdoor pool, bar- Free breakfast • Free parking • Free Wi-Fi • Free airport shuttle • Restaurant
Te Puru Beach Lodge, in Te Puru
Adults-only beachfront lodge with health club- Free breakfast • Free parking • Free Wi-Fi • Free local area shuttle • Sauna
Chartre' Manor Bed & Breakfast, in Thames
Tudor B&B- Free breakfast • Free parking • Free Wi-Fi • Outdoor pool • Garden
What is there to see near Waikato?:
- Waikato River (0.3 mi/0.5 km from the city centre)
- Hamilton Central Business District (0.4 mi/0.6 km from the city centre)
- Seddon Park (0.5 mi/0.8 km from the city centre)
- Globox Arena (0.7 mi/1.1 km from the city centre)
- Claudelands Park (0.8 mi/1.2 km from the city centre)
What is there to do near Waikato?:
- Hobbiton Movie Set (22.6 mi/36.4 km from the city centre)
- SkyCity Hamilton (0.1 mi/0.1 km from the city centre)
- Hamilton Centre Place (0.2 mi/0.2 km from the city centre)
- Waikato Museum of Art and History (0.3 mi/0.4 km from the city centre)
- Waterworld (2.1 mi/3.4 km from the city centre)
Other popular Waikato attractions
- Lake Rotoroa
- Waikato Stadium
- Hamilton Gardens
- The Base
- Hamilton Zoo