There are so many wonderful things to do in Cambridge & the wider Waikato region. We have listed a selection of places & experiences below that we hope will enhance your stay, but we can of course provide further information for other activities & destinations. We will happily make any booking for you including Hobbiton Day tours, the fantastic Hobbiton Evening Banquet Tour, & the popular Waikato Thoroughbred Stud Tour. There are plenty of things to do outside the usual tourist spots including art studios, galleries, sculpture parks, gardens, restaurants/cafes, wineries, clay shooting, glow-worm kayaking, archery, heritage buildings, & horse riding. Please ring or email us for information or assistance.
- The Avantidrome is all about giving anyone the opportunity to experience the thrill of riding an indoor track. We can provide all the gear necessary to get you out on the track.
- Cambridge Mini Golf is a recreational facility for the entire family to have fun and relax while playing Mini Golf
- Speeding up the mighty Waikato River in a 450 hp V8 Jet Boat is going to get the heart pumping, adrenaline flowing & the faces smiling. A unique opportunity to visit the Karapiro Dam & see some of the amazing native bush & bird-life near Cambridge.
- The Hamilton & Cambridge Farmers' Markets were set up so local growers & food makers could sell direct to local shoppers. This helps small farming to become sustainable while providing a fresh quality choice for consumers.
- Formed in 1960, this small, dynamic & enthusiastic amateur dramatic society is based in the centre of Cambridge. They produce four or five shows per year, including comedy, drama, thriller & musical productions.
- Featuring award winning themed gardens, a lake, gazebos, information centre, function room, picnic spots & a cafe, Hamilton Gardens is a fantastic place to visit any day of the year! It opens at 7.30am & you can walk around yourself or take a pre-booked tour. While it is free admission to all the gardens, a donation is appreciated via the information centre, or any of the donation boxes around the grounds. There are plenty of photo opportunities so don't forget to take a camera!
- On the most picturesque private farmland you can visit the Hobbiton Movie Set from The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit film trilogies in a fascinating two-hour guided tour. The set has been completely rebuilt for The Hobbit and will remain as it was seen in these films and The Lord of the Rings film trilogy.
- Are you are looking for a relaxing, "get away from it all" time. Come and see what the Lake District of New Zealand's North Island has to offer... Based at the southern end of Lake Karapiro, near the geographic centre of the North Island, Lake District Adventures is positioned to let you enjoy the clean air, great scenery & lakes of the Waikato / Bay of Plenty.
- Abundance of both indoor and outdoor space and multi-functional facilities ensure Mystery Creek Events Centre has a dynamic edge over competitors. The centre can host all components of an event on the one property, transforming its 88 hectares of farm and park land into a thriving event city.
- Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari is a mainland ecological island located in the North Island of New Zealand. Surrounded by the world’s longest pest-proof fence, Sanctuary Mountain’s ancient forest offers a sanctuary for populations of many of our most endangered species – from birds to bats, frogs to reptiles, tuatara to giant weta.
- The Market is run by St Stephens Church, Tamahere, on its grounds. It has superb atmosphere and everyone is welcome. Held on third Saturday of every month.
- Glow worm trips: This fantastic kayak adventure offers something very special for the whole family. We start from the Epworth camp and kayak our way down a truly beautiful section of the Waikato River, to the Pokewhaenua stream. With stunning twilight lake views we head under the Pokewhaenua Bridge and into the glow-worm canyon.
- Pete has access to areas of our beautiful rivers and land to take you on a Kiwi adventure. Your stud tour will be tailored to your specific requirements and can be to one or all of the studs and can also take in training establishments.
- Waikato Golf is the regional district body to 43 member clubs, covering an extensive area of the Waikato. We have a diverse range of clubs scattered over a wide geographic area, but all are friendly and welcoming to visitors. It is the friendliness, together with the accessibility and affordability of our clubs which is the outstanding feature of golf in the Waikato.
- The Waitomo region is home to unforgettable sightseeing attractions. Discover magical glowworms by boat in the world famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Combine your experience with Ruakuri Cave; see glowworms up close and descend a spectacular spiral entrance. In Aranui Cave be mesmerised by ornate cave decorations. For NZ rafting adventure, get your blood pumping with The Legendary Black Water Rafting Co.
- Waikato, New Zealand. Home of Zealong tea. A Pacific Garden of Eden where tea grows naturally, free of chemical sprays or fertilisers. Pure air, pure sunshine, pure water and fertile soil give Zealong a remarkable freshness in flavour and fragrance that excites even the most jaded tea drinker.
