Waitomo Caves
Waitomo Caves is a caves system and small village in the Waikato region of the North Island. The nearest large town, Hamilton, is one hour's drive away (78km) and Auckland, two hours away (200km) and Rotorua, two hours away (156km). The Waitomo Caves can be found 8km along Waitomo Caves Road, off State Highway 3.
Waitomo Caves village itself is very small, but the caves have formed a major tourist attraction and are well-known for their population of glowworms, Arachnocampa luminosa found exclusively in New Zealand. Visitors to the caves can visit easy-to-access caves, raft or crawl through caves depending on their interests and abilities. A popular guided activity is 'blackwater rafting' in which visitors float through the caves in huge tubes viewing glowworms and cave decorations as they go. more
There are around 300 known limestone caves beneath the hills of the Waitomo region, but the main caves visited by tourists are the Waitomo Glowworm Cave, Ruakuri Cave, Aranui Cave and Gardner's Gut. These caves are home to some beautiful cave decorations, stalactites, stalagmites and helicti.
Accommodation in Waitomo Caves is varied including farmstays, bed and breakfasts, backpackers, hotel and motor lodges.
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ARANUI CAVE - Waitomo
ARANUI CAVE - Waitomo
Mobile-friendly - Aranui Cave is a magical, mystical place that is steeped in Maori myth and legend. The Cave entrance is home to a colony of native New Zealand cave wetas and further into the cave is the most beautiful collection of stalactites, stalagmites, flowstones and decorative formations. An enchanting experience you will never forget.
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- +64 7 878 8228
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- 0800 456 922 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 585 Waitomo Village Road (formerly Waitomo Caves Road) Waitomo Caves, Waitomo, New Zealand
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AUCKLAND & BEYOND TOURS - Auckland
AUCKLAND & BEYOND TOURS - Auckland
Mobile-friendly - Auckland & Beyond Tours invites you to explore New Zealand and discover it's hidden gems by joining our Luxury tours. Whether you would like a day trip or a Multi-day luxury private tour. We create lifetime memories, we take care of the planning for you so you can relax and enjoy the journey through the magical nature of NZ.
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- +64 220 474 575
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BAY OF PLENTY TOURS
BAY OF PLENTY TOURS
Bay Of Plenty Tours take you to see the best attractions that the Bay of Plenty and Waikato have to offer. From the Lord of the Rings Hobbiton movie set, through to experiencing the Maori culture in Rotorua and the amazing Waitomo Glow Worm cave system, or customised day tours on request, there are many exciting attractions in the area.
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- +64 21 659 410
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- Te Awamutu, New Zealand
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BUSH & BEACH - Waitakere, Auckland
BUSH & BEACH - Waitakere, Auckland
Mobile-friendly - Bush and Beach help you make the most of your time in Auckland, offering enjoyable and innovative small group guided tours in and around Auckland. We can help you find out about Auckland city or explore stunning rainforests and beaches of Auckland’s West coast. From Auckland we have daily tours to Hobbiton movie set, Waitomo caves or beautiful Coromandel.
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- +64 9 837 4130
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- 0800 4 BEACH (0800 423 224) (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 3 Enterprise Dr, Henderson, Auckland, New Zealand
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CHEEKY KIWI TRAVEL - Auckland and Queenstown
CHEEKY KIWI TRAVEL - Auckland and Queenstown
Mobile-friendly - Our small group tours throughout New Zealand offer a more flexible and fun experience to ensure our guides show you more amazing sites in between our top destinations. Our day trips from both Auckland & Queenstown take you to the most popular sites in Aotearoa including Hobbiton, Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Rotorua, Milford Sound & Wanaka just to name a few.
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- +64 22 076 5058
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- Auckland and Queenstown, New Zealand
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CJAYS TOUR GROUP - Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
CJAYS TOUR GROUP - Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
Small group and personalised tour specialists based in Tauranga. Tour options include exploring the fascinating geothermal wonderlands of Waiotapu and Waimangu near Rotorua, the film set Hobbiton, Waitomo Caves, Coromandel peninsula. Air conditioned, comfortable and roomy vehicles for your day tour.
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- +64 800 543350
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- +64 27 657 2000
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- 10 Carex Close, Pyes Pa, Tauranga, New Zealand
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COAST TO COAST TOURS - Auckland
COAST TO COAST TOURS - Auckland
Special tours & day trips to experience both coasts of Auckland (and what lies between!). As local operators we are able to share what it's really like to live in Auckland, "our" city, which is affectionately known as; "The City of Sails".
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- +64 9 963 4915
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- +64 21 215 3105
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- Huapai, Kumeu, New Zealand
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COVER-MORE TRAVEL INSURANCE - New Zealand
COVER-MORE TRAVEL INSURANCE - New Zealand
Mobile-friendly - Every day, people like you choose Cover-More New Zealand. And it's not just for Kiwis! We also offer inbound travel insurance for travellers who are coming to discover the wonders of our beautiful country. Millions of people in Australia, China, India, Malaysia, the USA, the United Kingdom and New Zealand rely on Cover-More to help them keep travelling each year.
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- +64 9 308 2120
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- 0800 500 225 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- Level 7 - Tower 2, 205 Queen Street, Auckland City, New Zealand
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CROWN TOURS - Auckland
CROWN TOURS - Auckland
Mobile-friendly - New Zealand is a spectacular corner of the world and full of magic. From Cape Reinga in the North to the rugged snow-capped Remarkable mountains of Queenstown and Southern Lakes, everywhere you look there's a visual feast awaiting from the shores of crystal clear lakes to the sky. Experience this with Crown Tours!
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- +64 27 609 3396
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- 17 Catalina Cres, Forrest Hill, Auckland, New Zealand
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CRUISE TOURS TAURANGA - Port of Tauranga, Mount Maunganui
CRUISE TOURS TAURANGA - Port of Tauranga, Mount Maunganui
Mobile-friendly - Cruise ship shore excursions and day tours to Rotorua, Hobbiton and Tauranga. Come with us on a day filled with stunning scenery, a little adventure and lots of fun as you learn about the uniqueness that is New Zealand.
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- +64 7 571 2453
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- +64 27 405 9310 or +64 21 274 1613
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- 6 Edgecumbe Rd, Tauranga, Tauranga, New Zealand
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CUSTOM DAY TOURS NEW ZEALAND
CUSTOM DAY TOURS NEW ZEALAND
Mobile-friendly - Custom Day Tours NZ organise day tours and shore excursions from Auckland and the Bay of Plenty to Rotorua Geothermal Highlights, Hobbiton, Waitomo Caves, Taupo and Auckland area. We are your specialist team for customized tours from Ports of Tauranga and Auckland. We personally collect you from your Cruise Ship or Hotel in our luxury air-conditioned, specialized touring vehicle.
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- +64 7 542 0267
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- +64 21 704 767
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- 39 Summerland Crescent, Papamoa Beach, Tauranga, New Zealand
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GLOWING ADVENTURES - Waitomo
GLOWING ADVENTURES - Waitomo
Mobile-friendly - Glowing Adventures runs personalised and unhurried walking cave eco-tours for small groups of 2-8 people, through beautiful and untouched native New Zealand forest and a large and impressive limestone cave system. The cave tour includes three impressive glowworm displays. Allow 3 hours for the tour, of which approximately 2 hours is spent in the cave system.
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- +64 7 878 7234
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- 0508 4 GLOWING (0508 445 694) (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 1199 Oparure Road, R.D.5, Te Kuiti, New Zealand
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GLOWWORM MOTEL - Waitomo
GLOWWORM MOTEL - Waitomo
Mobile-friendly - We are the closest motel to the world-famous glow worm caves. Warm, affordable motel accommodation in a picturesque location. Range of fully self-contained ground-floor units with modern facilities. Friendly hosts keen to assist you in enjoying this world-acclaimed area. Close to many recreational activities and venues.
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- +64 7 873 8882
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- 1 Waitomo Caves Road, Waitomo Caves, New Zealand
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GRAY LINE PREMIUM NEW ZEALAND COACH TOURS - Auckland
GRAY LINE PREMIUM NEW ZEALAND COACH TOURS - Auckland
Mobile-friendly - Gray Line offer premium coach tours to New Zealand's best tourist destinations including Bay of Islands, Auckland, Rotorua, Waitomo, Queenstown and Milford Sound. But that's not all. Everything we do - from our attraction packed tour itineraries, through to our luxury coaches, fantastic drivers and hosts - has been combined to ensure you really experience New Zealand.
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- +64 9 307 7880
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- 0800 698 687 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 781 Great South Road, Penrose, Auckland, New Zealand
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HAIRY FEET SCENIC FILM LOCATION TOUR - Waitomo
HAIRY FEET SCENIC FILM LOCATION TOUR - Waitomo
Mobile-friendly - MIDDLE EARTH AT IT'S BEST! Join personally guided tours through our farm which featured extensively in Peter Jackson's "THE HOBBIT". Have your camera ready as we wander through ancient native forest, under massive limestone cliffs and among unusual rock formations. Be entertained with our stories about filming and farming and see why we've received Trip Advisor "Certificate of Excellence".
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- +64 7 877 8003
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- 1411 Mangaotaki Road, RD1 Piopio, New Zealand
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NEW ZEALAND SELF DRIVE TOURS - New Zealand
NEW ZEALAND SELF DRIVE TOURS - New Zealand
Mobile-friendly - At New Zealand Self Drive Tours we can custom design your perfect New Zealand holiday package. With over 200 different tour suggestions, every one of our self drive itineraries are 100% customisable, allowing you to incorporate any of our excellent range of activities and accommodations. Chat with our New Zealand travel experts to begin crafting your dream New Zealand holiday!
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- +64 3 443 0812
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- Level 1, 93 Ardmore Street, Wanaka, New Zealand
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NEW ZEALAND TRAILS - New Zealand Wide
NEW ZEALAND TRAILS - New Zealand Wide
New Zealand guided walking adventures. We are a specialist adventure tour company with decades of experience running small-group tours with the best Kiwi guides. Enjoy hikes on the Milford, Routeburn and Hollyford Tracks plus Mt Cook and Arthurs Pass. See more on our website.
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- +64 3 595 2080
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- 182 Arthurs Point Road RD1, Queenstown, New Zealand
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OTOROHANGA HOLIDAY PARK - Otorohanga
OTOROHANGA HOLIDAY PARK - Otorohanga
Enjoy a friendly stay at the newest holiday park in the King Country/Waitomo region. Located in the centre of Otorohanga. Range of accommodation including park motels, self-contained units, standard cabins, powered sites and a vast area for tents. Stroll to the town's many unique shops, restaurants and bars, view kiwi at Otorohanga's nocturnal kiwi house and native bird park.
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- +64 7 873 7253
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- 20 Huiputea Drive, Otorohanga, New Zealand
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PA HARAKEKE - Pureora
PA HARAKEKE - Pureora
Mobile-friendly - Pa Harakeke welcomes all visitors to Pure-ora; cyclists, trampers, bird watchers, eco-cultural enthusiasts and especially visitors from other countries and of other cultures. The visitor centre is open 7days a week in summer and 5days the rest of the year. Quality chalet accommodation and conference room facility are also available and located close to the start of the Timber Trail.
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- +64 7 878 4879
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- 138 Maraeroa Road, Pureora, New Zealand
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PODIUM LODGE - Cambridge
PODIUM LODGE - Cambridge
Podium Lodge is a modern, 86 bed facility offering a unique experience in a vibrant yet peaceful setting that inspires excellence. Designed to support athletes with their training or performance ambitions, we welcome anyone looking for a quiet yet vibrant and inspiring getaway. Cambridge's location provides a perfect launching pad to explore further afield - Rotorua, Hobbiton, Raglan, Taupo.
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- +64 7 974 1710
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- 20 Peake Rd, Leamington, Cambridge, New Zealand
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RaD CAR HIRE - Port of Tauranga
RaD CAR HIRE - Port of Tauranga
Mobile-friendly - Kia Ora, Gidday, Bonjour, Ni hao, Ahoy - Hello from Tauranga Rent a Dent!! Are you arriving in the beautiful Mount Maunganui on a cruise ship this season? If so let us provide you with a great vehicle to travel around and either see the local sights of our beautiful area or travel away and check out Rotorua.
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- +64 7 578 1772
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- 0800 73 68 22 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- Port of Tauranga, Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
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RAGLAN SHUTTLE CUSTOM TRANSFERS & TOURS - Raglan
RAGLAN SHUTTLE CUSTOM TRANSFERS & TOURS - Raglan
Mobile-friendly - For those wanting to travel to or from Raglan, we offer convenient, reliable and direct shuttle service connecting Raglan with Hamilton bus & train stations, Hamilton & Auckland hotel & city addresses, Auckland cruise ship terminals and popular tourist attractions in Hamilton - Waikato, including Waitomo Caves and Hobbiton.
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- +64 7 825 8159
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- +64 27 825 8159
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- Raglan, Waikato, New Zealand
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RED CARPET LORD OF THE RINGS™ TOURS - Nationwide
RED CARPET LORD OF THE RINGS™ TOURS - Nationwide
Mobile-friendly - Lord of the Rings™ Tours. We'll take you on 6, 10 or 14 day journey through Middle Earth™. Make your dreams a reality, walk in the footsteps of your favourite character with our Lord of the Rings™ Tour. Visit best Lord of the Rings™/Hobbit™ film-sites with like-minded fans, become part of a fellowship. 5-star winners on Trip-Advisor yearly since 2012.
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- +64 9 410 6561
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- +64 21 461 142
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- PO Box 100-680, North Shore Mail Centre, Auckland, New Zealand
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Navy In Concert
Join the RNZN Band Live in Concert! We are very excited to return to our beautiful adopted hometown of Taupo to continue our annual concert series. Come along for a wonderful night of music from our full Concert Band, ...
Where: Great Lake Centre, Taupo, Lake Taupo
Address: 5 Story Place, Taupo, Lake Taupo
From: 7:00pm on Thursday 16th August 2018
To: 9:00pm on Thursday 16th August 2018
Hamilton Blues Society Concert Jesse Valach Blues Mountain
Hamilton Blues Society is fortunate to be able to host Jesse Valach with Blues Mountain on Biddy's back stae in special concert, supported by some great musicians fresh from their appearance at the Bay of Islands Jazz & ...
Where: Biddy Mulligan’s Irish Pub, Hamilton, Waikato
Address: 17B Hood Street , Hamilton, Waikato
From: 7:30pm on Thursday 16th August 2018
To: 10:00pm on Thursday 16th August 2018
Mrs. Krishnan’s Party
Indians throw crazy parties. Heard of Diwali? A million lamps floating on a river and fireworks to wake the dead. Heard of Holi? An explosion of colour and joy and massive dry-cleaning bills? Heard about Onam? It ...
Where: The Meteor, Hamilton, Waikato
Address: 1 Victoria Street, Hamilton, Waikato
From: 7:30pm on Wednesday 15th August 2018
To: 8:45pm on Saturday 18th August 2018
Beats By Bingo
Once a month MC Dan brings Beats By Bingo to Matamata! Get the gang together and book a table for this seat dancing, singalong bingo extravaganza! Loads of prizes to win and its all free to play.
Where: Redoubt Bar, Matamata, Matamata-Piako
Address: 48 Broadway, Matamata, Matamata-Piako
From: 7:30pm on Thursday 21st June 2018
To: 9:00pm on Thursday 15th November 2018
Quiz Night
Categories include General Knowledge, TV & Movies, Famous Voices, Sport, Movie Clips and a Cash Snowball. Great prizes and a fun evening.
Where: The Local Taphouse, Hamilton, Waikato
Address: 346 Victoria Street, Hamilton, Waikato
From: 6:30pm on Thursday 26th July 2018
To: 8:30pm on Thursday 25th October 2018
Moo & Brew; Hoppy Meal Adults Only Combo
Moo & Brew is back for 2018 and this year The Local Taphouse has taken their entry to a whole new level, with their take on an American classic, The Hoppy Meal! Combining EatBurger's hugely popular Ronald's Revenge ...
Where: The Local Taphouse, Hamilton, Waikato
Address: 346 Victoria Street, Hamilton, Waikato
From: 11:00am on Wednesday 1st August 2018
To: 9:00pm on Friday 31st August 2018
Weber Bros Circus
Weber Bros Circus is back in New Zealand! After our six year world tour visiting, Australia, South Africa, Asia and Europe, Weber Bros Circus is back. Weber Bros Circus brings you an exciting new show 'Adrenaline' ...
Where: The Base, Hamilton, Waikato
Address: Te Rapa Rd, Te Rapa, Hamilton, Waikato
From: 7:30pm on Friday 10th August 2018
To: 11:59pm on Sunday 2nd September 2018
Mulligans Open Mic Night Live Music
"There are no strangers, only friends, you haven't met yet." Come up with your Talent, we can provide you our backline & stage. - Musicians, Poets, Ssshhong Writers, Comedians All Players are welcome. Let's Jam, It's ...
Where: Mulligans Bar, Taupo, Lake Taupo
Address: 15 Tongariro Street, Taupo, Lake Taupo
From: 9:00pm on Thursday 15th February 2018
To: 12:00am on Friday 5th April 2019
Children's Discovery Trail
The Hamilton Gardens Discovery Trail will take children on a journey where they can explore an enchanting world of secret-themed gardens. Behind every door, there is a magical story and a portal through time to ...
Where: Hamilton Gardens, Hamilton, Waikato
Address: Cobham Drive, SH1, Hamilton, Waikato
From: 8:00am on Monday 11th June 2018
To: 5:00pm on Wednesday 17th October 2018
I Spy At the Museum
Discover mesmerising art, priceless Maaori taonga, historic collection items and much more as you explore our galleries. Fill out an activity sheet as you investigate each corner of the Museum and earn yourself an I ...
Where: Waikato Museum, Hamilton, Waikato
Address: 1 Grantham St, Hamilton, Waikato
From: 10:00am on Monday 25th June 2018
To: 5:00pm on Tuesday 1st January 2019