Title: Things to Do in Waipu in 2026 | Expedia.com [Waipu Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Waipu.dx6340783)[Hotels in Waipu](https://expedia.com/Waipu-Hotels.d6340783.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Waipu](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Waipu.d6340783.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Waipu](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Waipu.d6340783.Car-Rental-Guide)[Waipu Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Waipu.d6340783.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Waipu ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Waipu Types of activities [Waipu Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Waipu.dx6340783) ![New Zealand Glowworms in Waipu Cave, Shutterstock ID 1037365315, Purchase Order: SP-1845, Order Number: SP-1845 ANZ-18140 WOTIF INSIDER BLOG, Client/Licensee: Wotif, Other: Manoj Rawat](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6340783/9a45ba6d-ef3b-40bb-aa88-ae906396a1e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![New Zealand Glowworms in Waipu Cave, Shutterstock ID 1037365315, Purchase Order: SP-1845, Order Number: SP-1845 ANZ-18140 WOTIF INSIDER BLOG, Client/Licensee: Wotif, Other: Manoj Rawat](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6340783/9a45ba6d-ef3b-40bb-aa88-ae906396a1e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Come to the Uretiti Beach camp! You get to wake up to beautiful sights like these. The staff are extremely nice, the facilities are very well looked after, and the New Year's party is, as the kids call, "lit". Although, it's up to you as to whether you'd want your kids at the party or not. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6340783/1e182e6c-6554-4ade-b846-c97747e9e53d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Glow worm gave, you will have to go trough a little river, no guide free entrance, bring a torch! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6340783/63fef4fd-0a4b-4186-af8d-9aa2f91f0dcf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The incredible Waipu Caves, Northland, New Zealand. This is at the entrance to the large cave. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6340783/153e58dd-5e78-4526-b37c-5d7e70d3f73f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and vacation rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key) --- ## Recommended things to do in Waipu | Number of things to do | 6 | | ------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Milky Way Glowworm Cave Tour](/things-to-do/milky-way-glowworm-cave-tour.a50972491.activity-details): $28 | | Top 5 things to do | [Milky Way Glowworm Cave Tour](/things-to-do/milky-way-glowworm-cave-tour.a50972491.activity-details)[Starburst Cathedral deep inside Milky Way Glowworm Cave](/things-to-do/starburst-cathedral-deep-inside-milky-way-glowworm-cave.a51489815.activity-details)[2 Hour Surf Lesson - Te Arai Beach](/things-to-do/2-hour-surf-lesson-te-arai-beach.a1396244.activity-details)[Beginner Surf Lesson at Te Arai Beach](/things-to-do/beginner-surf-lesson-at-omaha-beach.a1296244.activity-details)[Waipu Milkyway Cave and East Coast Day Tour from Auckland](/things-to-do/waipu-milkyway-cave-and-east-coast-day-tour-from-auckland.a51246421.activity-details) | | Under $25 | | | With kids | [Milky Way Glowworm Cave Tour](/things-to-do/milky-way-glowworm-cave-tour.a50972491.activity-details)[2 Hour Surf Lesson - Te Arai Beach](/things-to-do/2-hour-surf-lesson-te-arai-beach.a1396244.activity-details)[Beginner Surf Lesson at Te Arai Beach](/things-to-do/beginner-surf-lesson-at-omaha-beach.a1296244.activity-details)[Private 2 Hour Surf Lesson](/things-to-do/private-2-hour-surf-lesson.a1396175.activity-details) | ## What to do in Waipu --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Waipu? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Waipu #### Waipu Caves 3.5/5(3 reviews) Explore the great outdoors at Waipu Caves, a lovely green space in Waipu. Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Waipu-Caves-Waipu.d6111696.Vacation-Attraction) #### Waipu Museum You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Waipu Museum during your travels in Waipu. Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Waipu-Museum-Waipu.d553248621526967588.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Waipu ![Town Basin Marina featuring a bay or harbor](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621563223482/a9c485e1-dc1f-4d30-83ba-01a62effe5b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Whangarei ![Mangawhai beach, New Zealand. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6344037/2f934d3a-58c5-4bfd-9d87-649ac5cc5d62.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Mangawhai ![Birds on Bream Bay - New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248625843172531/e331826e-aef9-48fb-bd66-e941184f7267.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ruakaka ![Ding Bay, Langs Beach, Waipu, North Island, New Zealand, Oceania.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975867418/166e23b4-2f97-4f49-ba7a-ddbd543b99f4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Langs Beach ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Waipu worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Waipu? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Waipu? ### Is three days enough to stay in Waipu? ### What are some activities to do in Waipu with kids? > - [Milky Way Glowworm Cave Tour](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/milky-way-glowworm-cave-tour.a50972491.activity-details) > - [2 Hour Surf Lesson - Te Arai Beach](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/2-hour-surf-lesson-te-arai-beach.a1396244.activity-details) > - [Beginner Surf Lesson at Te Arai Beach](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/beginner-surf-lesson-at-omaha-beach.a1296244.activity-details) > - [Private 2 Hour Surf Lesson](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/private-2-hour-surf-lesson.a1396175.activity-details) ### What to do in Waipu for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Waipu? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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