Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula
Verdant rolling hills line New Zealand’s mighty Waikato River, and adrenaline junkies can surf at Raglan, or undertake extreme underground pursuits in the extraordinary Waitomo Caves.
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Top places to visit in Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula
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Attraction in North IslandLegendary Black Water Rafting Company - Attraction in North IslandWaitomo Glowworm Caves
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- Attraction in North IslandTe Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum & Gallery
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