WAIKATO

We're famous for Middle-earth movie magic, underground wonders, the iconic Waikato River, and legendary surf beaches, and that's just the start ... The Waikato, and its metropolitan hub of Hamilton, are situated in the central North Island an area renowned for nature-based tourism, rich agricultural land and proud Maori heritage... Visitors to the Hamilton & Waikato region will enjoy a wealth of world-class attractions. Go underground and experience the subterranean wonders of the Waitomo Caves, with a playground of glowworms, black water rafting, abseiling and cave exploration on offer.

Also known as: Waikato Contact