Title: Things to Do in Waikato District in 2026 | Expedia.com # Things to do in Waikato District ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Waikato District Types of activities [Waikato District Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Waikato-District.dx553248635976996333) ![Waikato District](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6139313/a3c16daa-2022-4f14-84b1-fda172e7dc1f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Waikato District](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635928790120/c60e3730-9fbf-4db9-9e6f-8d65454def2a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Waikato District](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6139313/67677cc3-5539-446a-88a1-2f15179125db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Waikato District](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6139313/3800cffa-f25c-4035-8769-f756ed6d880e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Waikato District](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6139313/6962e18f-d44b-4332-aa14-d73152983728.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) --- ### Most popular activities in Waikato District ### Tours & day trips [See all 29 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635976996333&location=Waikato+District&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Small-Group Hobbiton and Waitomo Day Tour with Lunch from Auckland](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1395243/d9b5e140-fc9f-4d84-8d92-bc3be4759996.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Small-Group Hobbiton and Waitomo Day Tour with Lunch from Auckland 12h 10/10 109 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $291 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/small-group-hobbiton-and-waitomo-day-tour-with-lunch-from-auckland.a1395243.activity-details?&rid=553248635976996333&location=Waikato+District&swp=off) ![Ex Hamilton: TRIPLE DEAL Wai O Tapu, Redwood Forest & Blue Spring](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50891032/89133393-373f-4279-9ea1-698aedf5bdd6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Ex Hamilton: TRIPLE DEAL Wai O Tapu, Redwood Forest & Blue Spring 12h Free cancellation available $199 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/ex-hamilton-triple-deal-wai-o-tapu-redwood-forest-and-blue-spring.a50891032.activity-details?&rid=553248635976996333&location=Waikato+District&swp=off) ![Waikato: Half-Day Karāpiro River Trail Bike Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4772282/e8905119-2edf-4cb9-9203-97e7eed5da0b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Waikato: Half-Day Karāpiro River Trail Bike Tour 3h 30m Free cancellation available $74 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/waikato-river-trail-bike-tour.a4772282.activity-details?&rid=553248635976996333&location=Waikato+District&swp=off) ![Cambridge, Matamata, Waitomo: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4564345/416b58ea-5e5e-48f4-9500-e1947c7ed019.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cambridge, Matamata, Waitomo: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise 1h 10/10 10 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $84 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/cambridge-matamata-waitomo-1-hour-ecological-river-cruise.a4564345.activity-details?&rid=553248635976996333&location=Waikato+District&swp=off) ![Hamilton Gardens: Entry with Audio Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51600099/815694e0-472e-4619-b67d-19c2bc06dc15.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Hamilton Gardens: Entry with Audio Guide 10/10 1 GetYourGuide review Free cancellation available $14 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/hamilton-gardens-entry-with-audio-guide.a51600099.activity-details?&rid=553248635976996333&location=Waikato+District&swp=off) ![Raglan: Sunset Canyoning Tour and Glowworm Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4565462/02b06aa0-3f82-4162-acfc-4545b47c3407.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Raglan: Sunset Canyoning Tour and Glowworm Experience 9.8/10 6 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $85 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/raglan-sunset-canyoning-tour-and-glowworm-experience.a4565462.activity-details?&rid=553248635976996333&location=Waikato+District&swp=off) ![Hallertau Clevedon Kayak Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47971750/ef8156a7-a74b-4182-a7ff-7ace22387a1d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Hallertau Clevedon Kayak Tour 5h Free cancellation available $114 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/hallertau-clevedon-kayak-tour.a47971750.activity-details?&rid=553248635976996333&location=Waikato+District&swp=off) ![Half Day Guided Bike Tour Te Awa River Ride](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52287962/60811ff4-8a8c-443b-bbf3-3fbe34ee8162.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Half Day Guided Bike Tour Te Awa River Ride 3h Free cancellation available $85 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/half-day-guided-bike-tour-te-awa-river-ride.a52287962.activity-details?&rid=553248635976996333&location=Waikato+District&swp=off) ![Cambridge Waikato New Zealand: Tour -45 Min Extreme Jet Boat](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4527786/7efbd80c-3528-4358-a5ae-ea09aa4c75d5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cambridge Waikato New Zealand: Tour -45 Min Extreme Jet Boat 45m 10/10 10 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $84 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/cambridge-waikato-new-zealand-tour-45-min-extreme-jet-boat.a4527786.activity-details?&rid=553248635976996333&location=Waikato+District&swp=off) ![Auckland or Hamilton: Hamilton to Auckland -Private transfer](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52118143/6d07fb23-792e-4fd3-bdc7-404ab9304ac6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Auckland or Hamilton: Hamilton to Auckland -Private transfer 2h Free cancellation available $143 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/auckland-or-hamilton-hamilton-to-auckland-private-transfer.a52118143.activity-details?&rid=553248635976996333&location=Waikato+District&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 8 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635976996333&location=Waikato+District&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![The best of Hamilton Private walking tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3350732/798dcd66-d645-488b-9fb3-470e86903fdf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### The best of Hamilton Private walking tour 2h Free cancellation available $2,073 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/the-best-of-hamilton-walking-tour.a3350732.activity-details?&rid=553248635976996333&location=Waikato+District&swp=off) ![Romantic Private tour in Hamilton](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3350731/3af913ce-340e-476f-a4cf-060a0d31684d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Romantic Private tour in Hamilton 2h Free cancellation available $2,035 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/romantic-tour-in-hamilton.a3350731.activity-details?&rid=553248635976996333&location=Waikato+District&swp=off) ![Full day Auckland Tour from Coast to City with Exclusive Pick up](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48687797/45e8f2a9-8533-4eb3-80de-14a92b81c864.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full day Auckland Tour from Coast to City with Exclusive Pick up 8h $974 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/full-day-auckland-tour-from-coast-to-city-with-exclusive-pick-up.a48687797.activity-details?&rid=553248635976996333&location=Waikato+District&swp=off) ![Sanctuary Mountain (Mt Maungatautari) & Hobbiton Day trip from Auckland](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52211109/bb1797b9-180d-473b-8336-f080130113d5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sanctuary Mountain (Mt Maungatautari) & Hobbiton Day trip from Auckland 12h Free cancellation available $554 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/sanctuary-mountain-mt-maungatautari-hobbiton-day-trip-from-auckland.a52211109.activity-details?&rid=553248635976996333&location=Waikato+District&swp=off) ![Waitomo & The Kiwi house Exclusive Luxury Day Tour from Auckland](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52065387/7e198c2a-9ecc-4bf6-9113-5677076301c4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Waitomo & The Kiwi house Exclusive Luxury Day Tour from Auckland 12h Free cancellation available $528 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/waitomo-the-kiwi-house-exclusive-luxury-day-tour-from-auckland.a52065387.activity-details?&rid=553248635976996333&location=Waikato+District&swp=off) ![Auckland Birdwatching and Hiking Private Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50971365/b6b0ff87-d8e8-4ffd-af7b-89cb8dc042d2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Auckland Birdwatching and Hiking Private Tour 8h Free cancellation available $560 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/auckland-birdwatching-and-hiking-private-tour.a50971365.activity-details?&rid=553248635976996333&location=Waikato+District&swp=off) ![Guided Tour at Pukorokoro Shorebird Centre](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50919907/99535e09-dfe4-4853-83f9-5783f2e74436.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Guided Tour at Pukorokoro Shorebird Centre 1h 30m Free cancellation available $29 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/guided-tour-at-pukorokoro-shorebird-centre.a50919907.activity-details?&rid=553248635976996333&location=Waikato+District&swp=off) ![Sanctuary Mountain (Mt Maungatautari) & Waitomo Luxury Day tour from Auckla...](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45276550/b23f6d9b-9bd3-43a3-aeb7-68ad48e06b58.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sanctuary Mountain (Mt Maungatautari) & Waitomo Luxury Day tour from Auckla... 12h 10/10 1 Viator review Free cancellation available $557 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/sanctuary-mountain-mt-maungatautari-waitomo-luxury-day-tour-from-auckland.a45276550.activity-details?&rid=553248635976996333&location=Waikato+District&swp=off) ### Cruises & boat tours [See all 7 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635976996333&location=Waikato+District&filter.categories=CruisesBoatTours) ![Lake Karapiro: Evening Kayak Glowworm Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4524151/595ea38e-9f80-45b3-8cef-cfa98ebdd031.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Lake Karapiro: Evening Kayak Glowworm Tour 3h 30m 10/10 10 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $85 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/lake-karapiro-evening-kayak-glowworm-tour.a4524151.activity-details?&rid=553248635976996333&location=Waikato+District&swp=off) ![Cambridge, Matamata, Waitomo: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4564345/416b58ea-5e5e-48f4-9500-e1947c7ed019.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cambridge, Matamata, Waitomo: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise 1h 10/10 10 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $84 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/cambridge-matamata-waitomo-1-hour-ecological-river-cruise.a4564345.activity-details?&rid=553248635976996333&location=Waikato+District&swp=off) ![Cambridge Waikato New Zealand: Tour -45 Min Extreme Jet Boat](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4527786/7efbd80c-3528-4358-a5ae-ea09aa4c75d5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cambridge Waikato New Zealand: Tour -45 Min Extreme Jet Boat 45m 10/10 10 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $84 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/cambridge-waikato-new-zealand-tour-45-min-extreme-jet-boat.a4527786.activity-details?&rid=553248635976996333&location=Waikato+District&swp=off) ![Hamilton Gardens: 30 min Ecological River Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51964752/a05d5f71-f6e5-40d9-b90d-2194bba4a032.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Hamilton Gardens: 30 min Ecological River Cruise 45m Free cancellation available $84 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/hamilton-gardens-30-min-ecological-river-cruise.a51964752.activity-details?&rid=553248635976996333&location=Waikato+District&swp=off) ![Raglan: Karioi Canyoning](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4847842/9e027b0d-f961-4cfe-a3c9-ab8e15415a89.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Raglan: Karioi Canyoning 4h 8.4/10 7 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $79 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/raglan-karioi-canyoning.a4847842.activity-details?&rid=553248635976996333&location=Waikato+District&swp=off) ![Raglan: Scenic Harbour Sunset Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48288630/d182c71b-1724-41c8-8287-7450d8fb9ada.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Raglan: Scenic Harbour Sunset Cruise 1h 30m 9.6/10 30 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $37 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/raglan-scenic-harbour-sunset-cruise.a48288630.activity-details?&rid=553248635976996333&location=Waikato+District&swp=off) ![Raglan: Scenic Nature Boat Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44508290/27c622a2-c08d-4f9c-947a-cf473d0c3d71.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Raglan: Scenic Nature Boat Cruise 1h 30m 9.6/10 15 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $37 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/raglan-nature-cruise-of-raglan-harbour.a44508290.activity-details?&rid=553248635976996333&location=Waikato+District&swp=off) ### Wildlife & nature [See all 3 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635976996333&location=Waikato+District&filter.categories=WildlifeNature) ![Cambridge, Matamata, Waitomo: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4564345/416b58ea-5e5e-48f4-9500-e1947c7ed019.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cambridge, Matamata, Waitomo: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise 1h 10/10 10 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $84 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/cambridge-matamata-waitomo-1-hour-ecological-river-cruise.a4564345.activity-details?&rid=553248635976996333&location=Waikato+District&swp=off) ![Duder Regional Park Walking Tours](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48108948/e2e4b10f-f8f6-46ec-a814-3a2197dce948.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Duder Regional Park Walking Tours 4h+ 10/10 1 GetYourGuide review Free cancellation available $660 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/duder-regional-park-walking-tours.a48108948.activity-details?&rid=553248635976996333&location=Waikato+District&swp=off) ![Hamilton Gardens: 30 min Ecological River Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51964752/a05d5f71-f6e5-40d9-b90d-2194bba4a032.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Hamilton Gardens: 30 min Ecological River Cruise 45m Free cancellation available $84 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/hamilton-gardens-30-min-ecological-river-cruise.a51964752.activity-details?&rid=553248635976996333&location=Waikato+District&swp=off) ## What to do in Waikato District --- Looking 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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 Waikato District ![Aerial panoramic view of the confluence of the Waikato and Waipa Rivers located in Ngāruawāhia, Waikato, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/12025/6b5423f4-e0e7-460c-b3ed-a4d7d6cca9b1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ngaruawahia ![Auckland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052693/8983defc-4575-4e41-9e88-654be3c68388.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Auckland ![Lake Karapiro on a beautiful sunny day, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6034435/e3132b31-14b7-445c-b29d-6f312e1188e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Cambridge ![Hamilton](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6320368/cbfda71a-3d86-4a45-988f-3cca0d216b57.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Hamilton ![landscape of Pukekohe, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6136939/3fb827a9-46b4-4e28-94f5-8caf9926d3a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Pukekohe ![Picturesque rural landscape with Kaimai Range in the morning sun](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6139163/6fd03cce-3efb-4be8-b675-b08fd7b281cb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Morrinsville ![Raglan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048121/3bd4a29a-2d50-48af-83e4-c564ae050268.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Raglan ![View of Huntly, a town in the North Island of New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6141135/c28865f4-98bb-450a-96d8-f5b088409672.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Huntly ![](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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