Waikato Region, Administrative region in North Island, New Zealand.
The Waikato Region spans from the Coromandel Peninsula to Mount Ruapehu, encompassing fertile plains, river valleys, and limestone formations across its territory.
The region experienced significant changes during the 1860s land wars between colonial forces and the Māori King Movement, shaping the territorial development.
Multiple Māori tribes, including Ngāti Maniapoto and Waikato-Tainui, maintain strong connections to the land through ceremonies, traditions, and local governance.
The regional transportation network includes State Highway 1 and rail services connecting Hamilton with other major cities, facilitating travel throughout New Zealand.
The Waitomo Caves system features extensive limestone formations where colonies of glowworms create natural light displays in the underground chambers.
Location: New Zealand
Capital city: Hamilton
Website: https://www.waikatoregion.govt.nz
Shares border with: Auckland Region, Taranaki Region, Manawatū-Whanganui Region, Bay of Plenty Region, Hawke's Bay Region
Website: https://waikatoregion.govt.nz
GPS coordinates: -37.80000,175.40000
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:24
Auckland volcanic field
122.6 km
Eden Park
118.1 km
Sky Tower
120 km
Taupō Volcano
117.1 km
Big Lemon & Paeroa bottle
52.3 km
Hobbiton Movie Set
25.4 km
Mount Ruapehu
165.5 km
Mount Ngauruhoe
152.6 km
Waitomo Glowworm Caves
57.5 km
Queen Victoria Statue
119.6 km
Mount Smart Stadium
111.1 km
Tongariro National Park
156.7 km
Auckland Harbour Bridge
122.6 km
Hot Water Beach
108.9 km
Mount Tongariro
149.5 km
Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira
118.2 km
Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill
114.1 km
Huka Falls
112.1 km
Auckland Zoo
120.4 km
Chateau Tongariro
156.3 km
Rainbow's End
100.7 km
Kelly Tarlton's Sea Life Aquarium
117.1 km
Auckland Domain
118.4 km
Te Whanganui-o-Hei / Cathedral Cove Marine Reserve
114.3 km
Whakarewarewa
85.2 km
Raurimu Spiral
146.9 km
Western Springs Stadium
120 km
Waimangu Geyser
102.9 kmReviews
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