Title: Things to Do in Putaruru in 2026 | Expedia.com [Putaruru Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Putaruru.dx6351191)[Hotels in Putaruru](https://expedia.com/Putaruru-Hotels.d6351191.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Putaruru](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Putaruru.d6351191.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Putaruru](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Putaruru.d6351191.Car-Rental-Guide)[Putaruru Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Putaruru.d6351191.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Putaruru ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Putaruru Types of activities [Putaruru Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Putaruru.dx6351191) ![Blue spring - South Waikato, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6351191/aeddba4f-6df0-4255-ae57-f74da8551ac7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Blue spring - South Waikato, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6351191/aeddba4f-6df0-4255-ae57-f74da8551ac7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Waikato River ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6351191/873dc42c-f185-4e6f-be64-c76ecfc65ad3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Love this walk, there’s two different entrances. 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[Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_6351191) ## Recommended things to do in Putaruru | Number of things to do | 5 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Waikato: Ancient Forest Guided Tour](/things-to-do/sanctuary-mountain-ancient-forest-guided-tour.a49262456.activity-details): $42 | | Top 5 things to do | [Twilight Glowworm Kayak Tour – Lake Karapiro](/things-to-do/twilight-kayak-glow-worm-tour.a45271658.activity-details)[Lake Karapiro: Evening Kayak Glowworm Tour](/things-to-do/lake-karapiro-evening-kayak-glowworm-tour.a4524151.activity-details)[Waikato: Ancient Forest Guided Tour](/things-to-do/sanctuary-mountain-ancient-forest-guided-tour.a49262456.activity-details)[Waikato: Half-Day Karāpiro River Trail Bike Tour](/things-to-do/waikato-river-trail-bike-tour.a4772282.activity-details)[Blue Springs, Redwood Forest, Huka Falls Private tour](/things-to-do/blue-springs-redwood-forest-and-huka-falls-oneday-tour.a2138138.activity-details) | | Under $25 | | | With kids | [Waikato: Ancient Forest Guided Tour](/things-to-do/sanctuary-mountain-ancient-forest-guided-tour.a49262456.activity-details) | ## What to do in Putaruru --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Putaruru? [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 Putaruru #### Putaruru Water Park Explore the great outdoors at Putaruru Water Park, a lovely green space in Putaruru. [](https://expedia.com/Putaruru-Water-Park-Putaruru.d890194860635029504.Vacation-Attraction) #### Totara Park Explore the great outdoors at Totara Park, a lovely green space in Putaruru. [](https://expedia.com/Totara-Park-Putaruru.d890195456576397312.Vacation-Attraction) #### Lorraine Moller Reserve Explore the great outdoors at Lorraine Moller Reserve, a lovely green space in Putaruru. [](https://expedia.com/Lorraine-Moller-Reserve-Putaruru.d890195049630339072.Vacation-Attraction) #### Glenshea Park Explore the great outdoors at Glenshea Park, a lovely green space in Putaruru. [](https://expedia.com/Glenshea-Park-Putaruru.d890195166471094272.Vacation-Attraction) #### AL Mason Reserve Explore the great outdoors at AL Mason Reserve, a lovely green space in Putaruru. [](https://expedia.com/AL-Mason-Reserve-Putaruru.d890195573333262336.Vacation-Attraction) #### Barnett Street Reserve Explore the great outdoors at Barnett Street Reserve, a lovely green space in Putaruru. [](https://expedia.com/Barnett-Street-Reserve-Putaruru.d890195543056646144.Vacation-Attraction) #### Constance Tulloch Reserve Explore the great outdoors at Constance Tulloch Reserve, a lovely green space in Putaruru. [](https://expedia.com/Constance-Tulloch-Reserve-Putaruru.d890194932477136896.Vacation-Attraction) #### Duxfield Reserve Explore the great outdoors at Duxfield Reserve, a lovely green space in Putaruru. [](https://expedia.com/Duxfield-Reserve-Putaruru.d890194909679026176.Vacation-Attraction) #### Putaruru Public Library After visiting Putaruru Public Library, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Putaruru. [](https://expedia.com/Putaruru-Public-Library-Putaruru.d890195674600538112.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 Putaruru ![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=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Tirau ![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 ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Putaruru worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Putaruru? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Putaruru? ### Is three days enough to stay in Putaruru? ### What are some activities to do in Putaruru with kids? > - [Waikato: Ancient Forest Guided Tour](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/sanctuary-mountain-ancient-forest-guided-tour.a49262456.activity-details) ### What to do in Putaruru for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Putaruru? ![](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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