Title: Visit Tirau: 2026 Travel Guide for Tirau, Waikato | Expedia.com [Hotels in Tirau](https://expedia.com/Tirau-Hotels.d6351193.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Tirau](https://expedia.com/Tirau-Vacation-Rentals.d6351193.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Tirau](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Tirau.d6351193.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Tirau](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Tirau.d6351193.Car-Rental-Guide)[Tirau Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Tirau.d6351193.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Tirau ## Travel Guide ![Huge statue of Jesus near road in Tirau, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6351193/1ba99a3a-afd4-4465-8b03-f278b9db83fb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Huge statue of Jesus near road in Tirau, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6351193/1ba99a3a-afd4-4465-8b03-f278b9db83fb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Town of Tirau, North Island, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6351193/bf02c490-c584-4ce9-9937-1416f21d62bc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Corrugated iron sheep and dog buildings in Tirau, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6351193/fac85c64-8a26-4120-aef4-b31522c4efe3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Tirau Where to stay Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_6351193) ### Where to stay in Tirau ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Okoroire Well-liked for its hot springs and restaurants, you might stop by Tirau Golf Club and Little Tirau Library while you're exploring Okoroire and the surrounding neighborhoods. [](https://expedia.com/Tirau-Okoroire.dx6342517) [See our Where To Stay guide](https://expedia.com/Tirau.dx6351193.Where-To-Stay?rfrr=TG.LP.Dest.Neighborhoods) - Tirau Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Tirau ![The Clements Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106550000/106542200/106542170/6c514b59_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Clements Hotel 68 Duke St Cambridge Waikato $163 nightly $188 total Mar 2 - Mar 3 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Cambridge. Enjoy free parking, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Cambridge Museum and Cambridge Farmers' Market ... 10/10 Exceptional! (78 reviews) Nicholas was amazing. Knowledgeable, extremely curteous, and with a tromendous sence of humour. Everything you want from a host. The hotel was immaculately presented, with every detail taken care of.well done team for 5 star stay. Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F2%2F2026&endDate=3%2F3%2F2026&selected=106542170&PinnedHotelID=106542170&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6351193) ![Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9624100/9624007/9fcb81b8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park 257 Okauia Springs Road Okauia $49 nightly $57 total Mar 11 - Mar 12 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this golf holiday park in Okauia. Enjoy free parking, 3 outdoor pools, and hot springs on site. Our guests praise the pool and the clean rooms ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (518 reviews) The place was overall great quality and as advertised. We had access to good shower/toilet bathrooms next door. The only problems were the stove top only worked at full temp so we had to use the communal kitchen, and the tree scraping on the side of the building (cabin 7) kept us awake all 3 nights ... Reviewed on Jan 27, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F11%2F2026&endDate=3%2F12%2F2026&selected=9624007&PinnedHotelID=9624007&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6351193) ![Hidden Lake Hotel and Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29090000/29082000/29081973/967aec56_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hidden Lake Hotel and Apartments 34E Lake Street Cambridge Waikato $121 nightly $139 total Mar 15 - Mar 16 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Cambridge. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (717 reviews) Clean and modern, comfy beds, all you need, close to town but terrible view over the carpark. Fitting name- Hidden lake, nowhere to be seen Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F15%2F2026&endDate=3%2F16%2F2026&selected=29081973&PinnedHotelID=29081973&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6351193) [See all 143 properties in Tirau](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=2%2F26%2F2026&endDate=2%2F27%2F2026®ionId=6351193) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Kauri Lodge Karapiro](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9680000/9679500/9679401/3a8e6e55_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kauri Lodge Karapiro 957 / 4 Taotaoroa Road Karapiro Waikato Stay at this aparthotel in Karapiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Hobbiton Movie Set and The Red Barn are ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (117 reviews) Lovely, well kept and super clean studio appt. Our hosts were very welcoming to us, and knowledgable about the local area attractions. The studio is set in the rolling hills, and is a real farm-stay gem. Continental breakfast supplies are in the studio so you can have breakfast whenever you like. ... Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hamilton-Hotels-Kauri-Lodge-Karapiro.h9679401.Hotel-Information) ![Valmai House & Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120070000/120069500/120069411/58830289_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Valmai House & Motel 197 Victoria Street Cambridge Waikato Stay at this aparthotel in Cambridge. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Te Koutu Lake and Cambridge Raceway are located ... 4/10 (1 review) Lovely staff. Affordable place. However it’s just not in good condition. The rooms are dim. Reviewed on Jan 1, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Cambridge-Hotels-Valmai-House-Cambridge.h120069411.Hotel-Information) ![Get away from it all, relax in a 1971 Bedford bus over looking lake Karapiro](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99720000/99714900/99714863/7f339fca_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Get away from it all, relax in a 1971 Bedford bus over looking lake Karapiro Karapiro Waikato Stay at this mobile home in Karapiro. Popular attractions Maungatautari Ecological Island and Lake Karapiro are located nearby. 9.6/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews) We can't rate the bus as it was unavailable on our arrival and in the barn for major maintenance. However we were offered a room in the adjacent lodge which was very nice - just not what we expected at the time of booking. Reviewed on Feb 20, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Karapiro-Hotels-Get-Away-From-It-All.h99714863.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Tirau](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6351193&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Tirau hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6351193&startDate=2026-02-25&endDate=2026-02-26)[Feb 25 - Feb 26](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6351193&startDate=2026-02-25&endDate=2026-02-26) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6351193&startDate=2026-02-26&endDate=2026-02-27)[Feb 26 - Feb 27](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6351193&startDate=2026-02-26&endDate=2026-02-27) [This weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6351193&startDate=2%2F27%2F2026&endDate=3%2F1%2F2026)[Feb 27 - Mar 1](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6351193&startDate=2%2F27%2F2026&endDate=3%2F1%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6351193&startDate=3%2F6%2F2026&endDate=3%2F8%2F2026)[Mar 6 - Mar 8](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6351193&startDate=3%2F6%2F2026&endDate=3%2F8%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Tirau Golf Club Enjoy a round of golf in Tirau at Tirau Golf Club. [](https://expedia.com/Tirau-Golf-Club-Tirau.d890195506052399104.Vacation-Attraction) #### Tīrau Domain Explore the great outdoors at Tīrau Domain, a lovely green space in Tirau. [](https://expedia.com/Tirau-Domain-Tirau.d890195461649403904.Vacation-Attraction) #### Little Tirau Library Little Tirau Library is just one of the places to see in Tirau, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? [](https://expedia.com/Little-Tirau-Library-Tirau.d890195682884263936.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with lunch from Auckland](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1394911/6fb4a8ab-6cd3-45d2-aaaf-502fb653fb49.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with lunch from Auckland $182 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/hobbiton-movie-set-tour-with-lunch-from-auckland.a1394911.activity-details) ![Twilight Kayak Glow worm Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45271658/163e0df9-1ebd-43bc-8ae6-7b00e9cc6423.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Twilight Glowworm Kayak Tour – Lake Karapiro $90 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/twilight-glowworm-kayak-tour-lake-karapiro.a45271658.activity-details) ![Small-Group Hobbiton Tour from Auckland with Party Marquee Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1394775/fd938252-2c41-4b2e-8107-7e00e85f7b2c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Small-Group Hobbiton Tour from Auckland with Party Marquee Lunch $247 per adult **98%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/small-group-hobbiton-tour-from-auckland-with-party-marquee-lunch.a1394775.activity-details) ![Lake Karapiro: Evening Kayak Glowworm Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4524151/595ea38e-9f80-45b3-8cef-cfa98ebdd031.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lake Karapiro: Evening Kayak Glowworm Tour $90 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/lake-karapiro-evening-kayak-glowworm-tour.a4524151.activity-details) ![Waitomo Glow Worm Caves](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45268214/efcf77f1-9bf6-4c8f-ac24-24660bad53bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hobbiton Movie set & Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour From Auckland $271 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/hobbiton-movie-set-waitomo-caves-small-group-tour-from-auckland.a45268214.activity-details) ![Forest of Ruru in the morning](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1301069/a67d13d4-f342-461b-8a87-97767596eef9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Full-Day Rainforest Getaway in Northland $94 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/full-day-rainforest-getaway-in-northland.a1301069.activity-details) [See all activities in Tirau](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Tirau.d6351193.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Tirau ![New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6320368/cbfda71a-3d86-4a45-988f-3cca0d216b57.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Matamata ![Blue spring - South Waikato, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6351191/aeddba4f-6df0-4255-ae57-f74da8551ac7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Putaruru ![Easy parking next to the bridge great stop between Rotorua and Waitomo Caves](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000475346/4c032c90-d695-4357-9370-56ef772c0eed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Arapuni ![Ornate bronze picture frame marks the Tapapakanga Regional Park, cared for by the Auckland Regional Council. Beautiful coastal scenery.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/692482316517609472/f62acfa1-e1e6-425f-ac4b-4fa565f7e241.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Tapapa - Cities near Tirau - Places of interest [Matamata](https://expedia.com/Matamata.dx6320926)[Putaruru](https://expedia.com/Putaruru.dx6351191)[Hinuera](https://expedia.com/Hinuera.dx3000430522)[Arapuni](https://expedia.com/Arapuni.dx3000475346)[Tapapa](https://expedia.com/Tapapa.dx692482316517609472) - [Hobbiton Movie Set ](https://expedia.com/Hobbiton-Movie-Set-Matamata.d6320368.Vacation-Attraction) - [Lake Karapiro ](https://expedia.com/Lake-Karapiro-Waikato.d6048118.Vacation-Attraction) - [Off Road NZ ](https://expedia.com/Off-Road-NZ-Mamaku.d6171008.Vacation-Attraction) - [Mclaren Falls Park ](https://expedia.com/Mclaren-Falls-Park-Omanawa.d553248635922701280.Vacation-Attraction) - [Waikato River ](https://expedia.com/Waikato-River-Waikato.d553248621526967448.Vacation-Attraction) - [Cambridge Raceway ](https://expedia.com/Cambridge-Raceway-Cambridge.d553248621593726028.Vacation-Attraction) - [Cambridge i-SITE Visitor Information Centre ](https://expedia.com/Cambridge-I-SITE-Visitor-Information-Centre-Cambridge.d6281722.Vacation-Attraction) - [Wairere Falls ](https://expedia.com/Wairere-Falls-Matamata.d553248621526967453.Vacation-Attraction) - [Te Waihou Walkway ](https://expedia.com/Te-Waihou-Walkway-Tapapa.d553248634270787958.Vacation-Attraction) - [Te Puna Quarry Park ](https://expedia.com/Te-Puna-Quarry-Park-Minden.d553248634692802389.Vacation-Attraction) - [Firth Tower Museum ](https://expedia.com/Firth-Tower-Museum-Matamata.d553248621562625558.Vacation-Attraction) - [Putaruru Timber Museum ](https://expedia.com/Putaruru-Timber-Museum-Lichfield.d553248635975742708.Vacation-Attraction) - [Matamata Golf Club ](https://expedia.com/Matamata-Golf-Club-Okauia.d553248621571049697.Vacation-Attraction) - [Marshalls Animal Park ](https://expedia.com/Marshalls-Animal-Park-Omanawa.d553248621526967469.Vacation-Attraction) - [Chiddingfold Garden ](https://expedia.com/Chiddingfold-Garden-Karapiro.d6281729.Vacation-Attraction) ![](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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