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Nature in Waikato:

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Waitomo Glowworm Caves rating icon 9.1

39 Waitomo Village Road, Waitomo Caves 3977, New Zealand copy icon
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Popularity in Country: 7 of 228
Popularity in Category: 26 of 385
Popularity Worldwide: 2026 of 28460
Caves & Underground Places
Speleology
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Michael November 18, 2024

book your tickets online in advance. i didn’t and there was a bit of a wait plus you can often find discounts that way.

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Charles October 27, 2024

I suggest wearing warmer clothes. It gets kinda chilly in the caves. I was in a t-shirt and regretted it!

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Huka Falls rating icon 8.7

Huka Falls, Wairakei, Taupō 3384, New Zealand copy icon
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Popularity in Country: 17 of 228
Popularity in Category: 37 of 307
Popularity Worldwide: 3396 of 28460
Waterfalls
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John October 12, 2024

Check out the short walking trails upstream from the falls. They give you a unique perspective and a bit of peace away from the main viewpoint. I almost missed it.

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Hamilton Gardens rating icon 8

Hungerford Crescent, Hamilton East, Hamilton 3216, New Zealand copy icon
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Popularity in Country: 37 of 228
Popularity in Category: 35 of 180
Popularity Worldwide: 5557 of 28460
Botanical Gardens
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Bridal Veil Falls rating icon 7

Kawhia Road, Makomako 3895, New Zealand copy icon
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Popularity in Country: 58 of 228
Popularity in Category: 89 of 307
Popularity Worldwide: 8366 of 28460
Waterfalls
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Orakei Korako rating icon 4.4

Orākei Kōrako, Taupō District, Waikato, New Zealand copy icon
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Popularity in Country: 130 of 228
Popularity in Category: 14 of 24
Popularity Worldwide: 15933 of 28460
Geysers
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Yarndleys Bush rating icon 3.6

Yarndleys Bush Ngaroto Road, Te Awamutu 3883, New Zealand copy icon
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Popularity in Country: 147 of 228
Popularity in Category: 249 of 390
Popularity Worldwide: 18260 of 28460
Nature Reserves
Trekking & Hiking
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Manu Bay rating icon 0.9

Manu Bay, Waikato 3297, New Zealand copy icon
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Popularity in Country: 220 of 228
Popularity in Category: 227 of 253
Popularity Worldwide: 26923 of 28460
Surfing
Beaches
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Benjamin November 17, 2024

My advice is to bring your own snacks and drinks. The local cafes can be a bit pricey, and you'll want that extra cash for a cute souvenir. I spent way more than I needed to on food and regretted it later!