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Kayaking in Karapiro, Waikato. © Camilla Rutherford
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Driving Creek Railway: a unique railway experience
Zig zag through lush native bush on New Zealand's only narrow-gauge railway. Read the story . . .
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Find a fantastical world of foliage in Hamilton
At Hamilton Gardens you can have a real-life Alice in Wonderland experience. Read the story . . .
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Must-Do's: North Island Road Trips Travel Guide
Read or download our full Must-Do's guide to find attractions, activities, experiences and accommodation on your next North Island road trip! Read the story . . .
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Meet the exotic residents of Katikati Bird Gardens
On the edge of Tauranga Harbour you can wander through beautiful gardens with exotic birds for company. Read the story . . .
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Climb the Pinnacles in The Coromandel
Climb to the top of the Pinnacles in the heart of the Coromandel Forest Park for panoramic views of the peninsula. Read the story . . .
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Waitomo Glowworm Caves: a cave aglow with lights
Glide along the Waitomo River under a magical, breathtaking canopy of thousands of glowworms. Read the story . . .
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Five great days out with kids in Coromandel
Goldmining history and small gauge railways, DIY spas, skateparks, cycle trails, petting zoos and friendly free-roaming pigs – there are so many options for family fun on the Coromandel. Read the story . . .
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Northwest Waikato: surfing the endless wave
It’s part of the Raglan vibe that you can walk the main street and find visitors from all over the world who have come to check out the place with the longest left-hand surf breaks. Read the story . . .
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Western Bay of Plenty: it's the beaches...
With no less than 12km of white sandy beach reaching from Mount Maunganui to Papamoa and a wide coastline that stretches for 125km, it sure is hard to beat. Read the story . . .
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Karangahake Gorge: a reminder of a golden era
Explore the railway and the gold workings of Karangahake Gorge and have a picnic lunch and a swim in one of the Ōhinemuri’s lazy pools. Now that’s a solid gold experience. Read the story . . .
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Indulge: food and drink in Waikato
From fried chicken to retro cafés, handy road trip pitstops, secret cocktail bars or fish and chips with sea views, the Waikato region has many great options for eating out. Read the story . . .
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Ōhope Beach: for any beach-related activity you can think of
Jump waves, body surf or swim, then dig your toes into the sand for tuatua on this long golden-sand stretch of loveliness. Read the story . . .
What to do in Coromandel Region
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