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Waikato & Coromandel

Coastal rock arches, imaginative gardens and glowworm caves, with very different experiences across the region.

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Plan your visit

Treat Hamilton, Waitomo and the Coromandel coast as separate stops. Choose the experience first, then allow for the drive. Book timed cave visits before fitting in a garden or coastal outing.

Confirm opening times, admission, accessibility and booking requirements directly. Experiences are suggestions, not live availability.

Local visitor information

Sources reviewed 2026-10-08. Conditions and services can change.

Visitors beneath Cathedral Cove's rock arch, viewed from the sand at Mare's Leg Cove.
Regional view: Cathedral Cove (Coromandel) kz1. Photo: Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz / CC BY-SA 4.0 / Image credits