Waikato Tourism - Open Waikato

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There’s no better place to do business than in the Waikato district. Smart investors and business people are Waikato-based because the district offers everything they need.
Visit
The active will find plenty to keep them occupied whether it’s caving, surfing or fishing, hiking or biking in our lush countryside. You can learn about the rich history of the Tainui people and the Kiingitanga.
Live
- The Waikato Advantage - Living in Waikato
Growing numbers of people are bringing their families to either start a business or to join a business and live in the Waikato.

Visitor Expenditure

The Waikato region has seen steady growth in international visitor expenditure and domestic visitor expenditure in the Waikato is the third highest among the 30 tourism regions...

Visitor Arrivals

The Waikato district has iSite information centres located in Huntly and Raglan. Waikato tourist travel and visitor information includes immigration services, destination...

Tourism Facts

Some facts about tourism in the Waikato region sourced from the Waikato District Council, Hamilton & Waikato Tourism report to Waikato District Council, 2015.

Guest Nights

The Statistics New Zealand Accommodation Survey records the number of guests staying in hotels, motels, backpacker accommodation, and holiday parks in New Zealand each month....

Domestic Tourism Market

Activating Domestic Tourism - DGiT is a new online tool to help reach your Kiwi domestic travellers.

A world-class surfing and fishing mecca, panoramic scenery, cycling and hiking trails, outstanding natural attractions and events ranging from motor-sport to cultural festivals attract a growing number of tourists from around the world to visit and stay in the Waikato district, the very heart of New Zealand.

Culture and Heritage

The Waikato district is steeped in history and continues to be shaped by haunting calls from the past and the jointly-held hopes for our future. Major cultural events continue to be centred in the district as Waikato people commemorate, honour and remember our shared heritage. We have a strong sense of belonging, driven by a turbulent history between Māori and early settlers and the fact that today, Waikato remains the centre of Māoridom and the Kīngitanga movement.