Arapuni Suspension Bridge
57 Arapuni Road, Arapuni 3481 FAMILY FRIENDLY 60 min from Hamilton 75 minutes from Taupo Open 24 hours a day 365 days a year FREE The historic Arapuni Power Station truly is a hidden gem nestled away beneath the Arapuni Suspension bridge. Be sure to catch a glimpse of this iconic South Waikato structure on […]
Jones Landing
Jones Landing Road, Arapuni 3481 FAMILY FRIENDLY 60 min from Hamilton 75 minutes from Taupo Open 24 hours a day 365 days a year FREE A spacious grassy area by the river’s edge that is framed by towering rocky bluffs, making it a favored destination for outdoor enthusiasts. With amenities like a playground, boat ramp, […]
Jim Barnett Reserve
51/147 WAOTU SOUTH ROAD, WAOTU FAMILY FRIENDLY 60 min from Hamilton 65 minutes from Taupo Open 24 hours a day 365 days a year FREE Thirteen tracks wind their way through the Jim Barnett Reserve. You’ll walk through stands of native bush, past a towering ancient totara and even see some glow worms along the […]
Cougar Mountain Bike Park
56 MOSSOP ROAD, TOKOROA FAMILY FRIENDLY 72 min from Hamilton 48 min from Taupo Gates Open 7.00am Gates Close 8.30pm FREE Loop Tracks, Downhill. Cross country. You’ll find them all at Cougar Park, including a 600m track that carries the daunting title of The Tester! With 14 off-road forest tracks to choose from (ranging from […]
Waikato River Trails
6 MAIN STREET, PUTARURU FAMILY FRIENDLY 40 min from Hamilton 40 min from Taupo Open 24 hours a day 365 days a year FREE The trails are in the heart of the South Waikato and extend from Atiamuri Village in the south to the southern end of Lake Karapiro in the north. The trail is […]
Ongaroto Bluff Staircase
ONGAROTO RD FAMILY FRIENDLY 90 min from Hamilton 45 min from Taupo Open 24 hours a day 365 days a year FREE The view that will take your breath away! Overlook the Waikato River from atop the Ongaroto Bluff after ascending the stairs. The staircase consists of five flights of stairs (roughly 100 steps) and […]