Waikato River Tours

Aratiatia Rapids showing rapids
Aratiatia Rapids showing rapids
Aratiatia Rapids which includes rapids
Aratiatia Rapids showing rapids and a gorge or canyon
Aratiatia Rapids showing a river or creek, rapids and forests

Popular places to visit

I would not usually consider a garden a must-see experience, but I am really glad a local told us to visit Hamilton Gardens. The experience of wandering through a maze of hedges that open into perfectly cultivated gardens plucked complete from other countries and other eras was quite possibly the closest I will ever come to feeling like Alice in Wonderland come to life. You never know what magical sight waits around the next bend in the path.

Hamilton Central Business District

Hamilton Central Business District is just one of the places to see in Hamilton, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the riverfront or visit the casinos in the area.

Hamilton Central Business District
Hamilton Gardens showing a bridge and a pond as well as a small group of people

Hamilton Gardens

From the peaceful Japanese Zen Garden to the explosion of color in the Indian Char Bagh Garden, anyone who loves nature will enjoy this man-made paradise.

Hamilton Gardens

Memorial Park

Explore the great outdoors at Memorial Park, a lovely green space in Hamilton. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the spas in the area.

Memorial Park

Waikato Museum of Art and History

Learn about the area’s rich Māori history, take in over 3,000 works of art and interact with the wonders of science in this ever-changing cultural center.

Waikato Museum of Art and History

ArtsPost

You can spend time exploring the galleries in ArtsPost during your travels in Hamilton. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the spas in the area.

ArtsPost

Riff Raff

You can find out about the history of Hamilton with a trip to Riff Raff. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the spas in the area.

Riff Raff

Best Lodging Options Near Waikato River

VR Hamilton

VR Hamilton

4 out of 5
237 Victoria Street, Hamilton
VR Hamilton
Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center

Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center

3.5 out of 5
287 Victoria Street, Hamilton
Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center
Heartland Ambassador Hotel Hamilton

Heartland Ambassador Hotel Hamilton

3 out of 5
86 Ulster Street, Whitiora, Hamilton, Waikato
Heartland Ambassador Hotel Hamilton
ibis Hamilton Tainui

ibis Hamilton Tainui

3.5 out of 5
18 Alma Street, Hamilton
ibis Hamilton Tainui
Avon Apartments

Avon Apartments

2.5 out of 5
14 Avon St, Hamilton, Waikato
Avon Apartments
Zeta Motel

Zeta Motel

2 out of 5
92 Ulster St, Hamilton, Waikato
Zeta Motel
Quest on London

Quest on London

4 out of 5
51 London Street, Cnr London and Victoria Streets, Hamilton
Quest on London
Anglesea Motel and Conference Centre

Anglesea Motel and Conference Centre

4.5 out of 5
36 Liverpool Street, Hamilton
Anglesea Motel and Conference Centre
Quest On Ward

Quest On Ward

4 out of 5
42/47 Ward Street, Hamilton Central Business District, Hamilton
Quest On Ward
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