Waikato
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Regions
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Cities
- – where Hobbiton was built for the Lord of the Rings and is now a tourist attraction
Understand
The Waikato River (Māori for flowing water) is New Zealand's longest river at including headwaters. The river's source is Lake Taupo, New Zealand's largest lake, and the river flows in a northwesterly direction through Hamilton to empty into the Tasman Sea at Port Waikato, some south of Auckland. The river between Taupo and Hamilton has been extensively developed for hydroelectric generation, with nine hydroelectric dams on the river built between 1929 and 1971, today supplying around 10% of New Zealand's electricity demand.
This area of New Zealand is partly agricultural, with dairying being the major agri-industry.
Within the region there are also areas of incredible natural value - such as the Coromandel Peninsula, Mt Pirongia, Waitomo, and more.
This area of New Zealand is partly agricultural, with dairying being the major agri-industry.
Within the region there are also areas of incredible natural value - such as the Coromandel Peninsula, Mt Pirongia, Waitomo, and more.
Get in
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See
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phone: +64 7 888 1505address: 501 Buckland Rd, Hinuera, near MatamataLocated in the countryside in the triangle between Matamata, Cambridge and Tirau.
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address: WaitomoA captivating blend of Waitomo's most compelling subterranean experiences. You start with a spiral 1.6 km descent from ground level via an incredible drum entrance and walkway into the underground cave.