DISCOVER WAIKATO WITH HOST!

Rolling green countryside, black sand beaches, and a Hobbit-sized village – Waikato really does have it all.

Waikato is the gateway to the central North Island and is renowned for its variety of attractions – both above and below ground.

If you’re a fan of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies, the first item on your travel itinerary will be the Hobbiton movie set in Matamata. Here you’ll discover the real Middle Earth – picturesque private farmland transformed into Hobbit Holes, The Green Dragon Inn, The Mill, and other notable structures from the films.

 

For a magical underground experience, you can’t go past a tour of the celebrated Waitomo Caves. This popular attraction brings you face to face with beautiful stalactites and stalagmites lit up by glowworms. Adrenalin junkies can abseil into the caves and experience the rush of black water rafting.

Walkers, hikers and cyclists are spoilt for choice with a multitude of scenic tracks, walks along the Waikato River, and untouched native bush, such as the predator-free Maungatautari Ecological Reserve.

If surfing is on your agenda, you’ll want to head west to Raglan where you’ll find black sand beaches and the longest left-hand breaks in the world. This quaint seaside town has a vibrant creative culture and wonderful choice of cafés where you can enjoy your morning espresso.

At the centre of it all is Hamilton – New Zealand’s 4^th largest city boasting beautiful gardens, abundant shopping, award-winning restaurants and a bustling nightlife. 

This month, the skies above Hamilton will burst with colour during the annual Balloons over Waikato festival. This spectacle is not to be missed and we recommend booking your accommodation now.

Host Accommodation has three motels in the city – Aspen Manor, Chloe’s Motor Inn & Conference Centre and Sails Motor Inn. If you’re travelling into Waikato’s rural heartland, the Rosetown Motel in Te Awamutu is the perfect choice.

Hosting is our business; so if you’re planning a trip to Waikato or anywhere else in New Zealand, book your accommodation with Host today.

Safe and happy travels!