Title: Visit Kawhia: 2026 Travel Guide for Kawhia, Waikato | Expedia.com [Hotels in Kawhia](https://expedia.com/Kawhia-Hotels.d6353312.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Kawhia](https://expedia.com/Kawhia-Vacation-Rentals.d6353312.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Kawhia](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Kawhia.d6353312.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Kawhia](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Kawhia.d6353312.Car-Rental-Guide)[Kawhia Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Kawhia.d6353312.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Kawhia ## Travel Guide ![Kawhia New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353312/7f7b67ba-c719-41f8-99c3-0e9cc0211316.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kawhia New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353312/7f7b67ba-c719-41f8-99c3-0e9cc0211316.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Aerial view of Kawhia Harbour, Kawhia, Waikato, New Zealand, showcasing the town's coastal location. The image highlights the natural beauty of the area, with its waterways and landscape.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353312/d5280e6c-fdb3-4007-9b52-d172759c5f01.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kawhia New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353312/a2272029-0c37-457f-8e6d-36d56625589b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Come down at low tide and dig a pool on the tide line for a relaxing bath](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353312/0128c27e-8ff1-4704-881f-e920f71044bb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Kawhia Things to do Reviews - Kawhia Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Kawhia ![The Wee Crib with water views and PET friendly](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102750000/102745600/102745506/fd14c74d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Wee Crib with water views and PET friendly Kawhia Waikato $122 nightly $137 total Feb 9 - Feb 10 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this cabin in Kawhia. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Maketu Marae and Kawhia Regional Museum & Gallery are located ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (9 reviews) In love with the location, people very friendly. Great swimming and dogs loved the garden. Reviewed on Jan 10, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F9%2F2026&endDate=2%2F10%2F2026&selected=102745506&PinnedHotelID=102745506&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6353312) ![Stunning secluded beach-front studio home](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37950000/37948300/37948232/d872ba47_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Stunning secluded beach-front studio home Aotea Kawhia Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Kawhia. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a garden. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (401 reviews) Peaceful, scenic spot with a well appointed studio home. Reviewed on Jan 28, 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F22%2F2026&endDate=2%2F23%2F2026&selected=37948232&PinnedHotelID=37948232&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6353312) [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F22%2F2026&endDate=2%2F23%2F2026&selected=37948232&PinnedHotelID=37948232&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6353312) ![Quiet private bush out look but right in town. Perfect for boaties ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109210000/109209200/109209147/d55d39f6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Quiet private bush out look but right in town. Perfect for boaties Kawhia Waikato Stay at this vacation home in Kawhia. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Maketu Marae and Kawhia Regional Museum & Gallery ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (17 reviews) We thoroughly enjoyed the accomodation for our entire 10 day stay. It was immaculate and very well resourced. Our whanau were all very comfortable with their rooms/beds and our dog made the most of being able to sprint up and down the large, secure section. The parking area was also large and made ... Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F22%2F2026&endDate=2%2F23%2F2026&selected=109209147&PinnedHotelID=109209147&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6353312) [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F22%2F2026&endDate=2%2F23%2F2026&selected=109209147&PinnedHotelID=109209147&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6353312) [See all 203 properties in Kawhia](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=2%2F9%2F2026&endDate=2%2F10%2F2026®ionId=6353312) 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. ![The Wee Crib with water views and PET friendly](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102750000/102745600/102745506/fd14c74d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Wee Crib with water views and PET friendly Kawhia Waikato Stay at this cabin in Kawhia. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Maketu Marae and Kawhia Regional Museum & Gallery are located ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (9 reviews) In love with the location, people very friendly. Great swimming and dogs loved the garden. Reviewed on Jan 10, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Kawhia-Hotels-The-Wee-Crib-With-Water-Views-And-PET-Friendly.h102745506.Hotel-Information) ![Stunning secluded beach-front studio home](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37950000/37948300/37948232/d872ba47_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Stunning secluded beach-front studio home Aotea Kawhia Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Kawhia. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a garden. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (401 reviews) Peaceful, scenic spot with a well appointed studio home. Reviewed on Jan 28, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hamilton-Hotels-Stunning-Secluded-Beach-Front-Studio-Home.h37948232.Hotel-Information) ![Quiet private bush out look but right in town. Perfect for boaties ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109210000/109209200/109209147/d55d39f6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Quiet private bush out look but right in town. Perfect for boaties Kawhia Waikato Stay at this vacation home in Kawhia. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Maketu Marae and Kawhia Regional Museum & Gallery ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (17 reviews) We thoroughly enjoyed the accomodation for our entire 10 day stay. It was immaculate and very well resourced. Our whanau were all very comfortable with their rooms/beds and our dog made the most of being able to sprint up and down the large, secure section. The parking area was also large and made ... Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Kawhia-Hotels-Quiet-Private-Bush-Out-Look-But-Right-In-Town-Perfect-For-Boaties.h109209147.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Kawhia](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6353312&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. 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