Waikato

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Waikato is a rich agricultural region and the heart land of the Maori people. Close to Auckland, Hamilton the 4th largest city of New Zealand is growing nicely. To the north is the charming Coromandel. The Waitomo caves are impressive and have a large glow worm grotto.

1 Places
2 Couch Surfing
3 Attractions
4 Tips

Places

Cities

Hamilton 130,000

Towns

Cambridge 11,000 people
Thames 10,000 people
Taupo 21,000 people
Raglan 2,000 people

Regions

Waitomo
Coromandel

Couch Surfing

There are 51 members in Hamilton, but only 16 are active
There are 4 members in Raglan
There are 4 members in Thames
There are 6 other members in the Waikato region
Dec06

Attractions

Waitomo caves and glowworms
One of the many beach towns in the Coromandel, especially over New Years.
The birthplace of the Maori people, Ngaruawahia or nearby Otorohanga.
One of the cheapest and longest skydives can be done in Taupo.

Tips

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