Things to do in Hamilton & Waikato Region, North Island: The Best Nature & Wildlife Tours

Our tours are friendly, informative and fun. With no more than 12 people on board, raft beneath many thousands of fabulous glowworms to see them at their very best. We visit private caves away from the regular, more commercial tours. Our caves are on a beautiful hill country farm and your guide is also your host, so expect a really enjoyable and memorable tour of our two magical caves.

Waitomo’s Premier Activities & Relaxation. We have an Awesome selection of underground Adventures ...and lots more... you can relax at the Waitomo DaySpa with Massage, Treatments & Floatation Pods for the ultimate relaxation. Adventure options are described in detail on our website each with different levels of physicality and challenge. Some options are DRY and some are WET. No prior experience required. We supply everything including boots, overalls/wetsuits as appropriate. Photos are provided to clients completely FREE. Our Trips Lost World -The Ultimate - 3 distinct options TumuTumu ToObing -a varied/more interesting version of Blackwater Rafting. Haggas Honking Holes- Waitomo’s most concentrated action. St Benedicts Caverns -surprisingly gentle. Abseil then explore NZ’s prettiest cave. Trollcave - A fantasy adventure for the young at heart- essentially an underground escape room with a grumpy Cave Troll and other challenges to get you thinking !

Just a short stroll away from the town centre of Cambridge you will find the beautiful Riverside Park and our departure point. On the Waikato River, a.k.a. the Mighty River, you will experience a jet boat ride unique in New Zealand. The scenery is breathtaking while your experienced driver will tell you all about the historical facts of the monuments you pass. If you are into speed and adrenalin we can fulfill that need too! Our jet boats are perfectly well equipped to give you a ride you will not easily forget. V8… need I say more? You will have to hold on! The famous "360 JET SPIN" will certainly see to that. Camjet is also an ideal event for your business functions or team building sessions. We will provide something you will talk about for a long time! For these group activities we can combine with other local activities to offer you a full day of entertainment in the Waikato. For group bookings we offer discounts.

Since 2005 we have been providing spectacular New Zealand photography workshop and tour programs. Our photo workshops are led by Phillip Bartlett, a New Zealand-born professional landscape photographer with almost 20 years experience. Phillip’s patient, down-to-earth style will inspire and equip you to push the boundaries with your photography to a new dynamic level. Every workshop is open to photographers of all skill levels, as well as non-photographers who regularly join their photographer partner or friend. The inclusive and fun atmosphere we enjoy together makes the journey as memorable as the photography we experience. You are most welcome to be a part of any of our workshops and we look forward to photographing with you very soon.

Meet our 30 alpacas and cria (babies), feed friendly alpacas, lead a halter-trained alpaca, learn about alpacas in New Zealand and receive a free informative book to take home. Unlimited photo opportunities and alpaca wool, yarn & clothing available for sale.Adult: $10Child: $5

SouthernJourneys is a specialist in personalized and custom New Zealand itineraries and tour packages. Travel options range from self drive car or motorhome holidays, adventure tours, hiking tours, food and wine tours, coach tours.

Nature & Nosh Tours pair two of the best things in life for lovers of the great outdoors like us. Our fully-inclusive, guided hiking tours take you on a journey through nature and taste, matching scenic and diverse day walks (our Nature), with New Zealand food and wine (our Nosh). Small groups, local guides and premium boutique lodge accommodation at the end of the day.

Based at the southern end of Lake Karapiro, Lake District Adventures is positioned to let you enjoy the clean air, great scenery & lakes of the Waikato / Bay of Plenty. We offer guided evening kayak "Glowworm" tours, Daytime kayak tours and Mountain Bike tours. We also hire mountain bikes, kayaks & stand up paddle boards plus have a shuttle van to move you around the various trails of the area. We can also cater to groups and create packages to suit you.

Raglan Scenic Tours & Raglan Shuttle Service providers many different tours on land and water, visiting the amazing place we call home of Raglan and also trips all over the Waikato, as well as shuttles to Auckland, Hamilton airports and bus stations. Our sister company also offers tours on kayaks or paddle boards and we can shuttle you together with hiring mountain bikes to trails all so you can see Raglan from all angles.

Our awesome Waitomo adventure is tucked away “off the beaten track” on our family farm and we LOVE it that way and so do our guests. Away from the tourist crowds - You can explore magical glow worm displays in their purest form and at your own pace on our 3-hour guided tours of small groups. With no foot paths or any lighting, this is a genuine natural eco experience. Private Tour - Just like standard Glowing Adventure eco-tour, but for your private group - just you, your friends, and your guide. Glowing Adventures Photography Tour - Private photography tours for 2-4 people. Take your time and photograph some of New Zealand's finest scenery. Photography equipment welcome. NOTE: All tours not suitable for anyone with mobility issues as the tour involves walking through streams and over rocks. A reasonable level of fitness is required