Location
Travelling south from Auckland, the
Waikato is the first region south of Greater Auckland.
General
The Waikato region, centred on the Waikato
River, contains some of the world's most productive farmlands. The main
centre is the university town of Hamilton, with an impressive collection
of Maori treasures in its Museum of Art and History.
Main Attractions / Activities
Beneath the rolling
green fields in the south are the Waitomo Caves, whose cathedral-like
caverns have long attracted sightseers but now also cater for thrill
seekers exploring the underground streams and shafts. Glide through the
darkness on a water-borne barge and admire the beauty and grandeur of the
caves and glow-worms overhead.
The more adventurous may try tube rafting on an underground stream or
abseiling (rappelling) 100m into the Lost World and the Haggas Honking
Holes (no previous experience is required). Above ground, there are
interesting walks in the unusual limestone country. Exploring the many
small prosperous Waikato towns for arts and crafts can also be very
rewarding.
Out on the coast, Raglan is an internationally renowned surf beach and
the region's seaside resort.
Don't Miss
- Cruising the Waikato River on MV Waipa Delta, Hamilton
- Waikato Museum, Hamilton
- Waitomo glow-worm caves
- Black-water rafting, Waitomo Caves
- The Lost World, Waitomo Caves
- Raglan Beach, New Zealand's legendary surf spot
- Rose gardens, Te Awamutu
- Bloodstock/stud farms, Matamata
Main Centres
- Hamilton - main centre for the rich Waikato pastoral region and
location of Waikato University
- Cambridge - an attractive leafy rural town and centre of bloodstock
industry
- Te Awamutu - known for its rose gardens and arts and crafts
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