The 10 Best Fun Activities & Games in Waikato Region, North Island

June 6, 2021 Toi Mattera

Waikato (/ˈwaɪkɑːtɔː/ or /ˈwaɪkætoʊ/) is a local government region of the upper North Island of New Zealand. It covers the Waikato, Hauraki, Coromandel Peninsula, the northern King Country, much of the Taupo District, and parts of Rotorua District. It is governed by the Waikato Regional Council.
Restaurants in Waikato Region

1. Fun Zone Adventure & Family Park

108 Kaimarama Road, Whitianga 3591 New Zealand +64 27 526 6228 [email protected] http://www.funzonewhitianga.co.nz
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5.0 based on 146 reviews

Fun Zone Adventure & Family Park

Open 10-4 Saturday & Sunday and ALL NZ School and Public Holidays. FREE entry, just pay for your choice of our 9 great activities in 1 most beautiful location. Just 7 kms from Whitianga township, 35 minutes from Tairua or Coromandel. We're not just the best Combat Paintball business this side of the black stump! We strive to provide activities for all ages 6yrs - Nana's and Poppa's, so that the whole family can enjoy a morning or afternoon out together doing fun stuff! You can't go past the Awesome Argo Ride to get the heart pumping! Fast and furious (or gentle by request) Eric will take you on a ride you won't forget through beautiful NZ native bush and forestry, farmland, through the river and finish off with a 360 or two!! Laser Tag is great family fun or get an archery lesson from staff trained by an on staff NZ Development Coach OR play 18 holes of Soccer Golf on NZ first ever course! The playground will keep the tiny tots happy and bring a picnic or crank up our free bbq.

Reviewed By Murray2003 - Dublin, Ireland

We headed here for something fun to do on a Sunday morning. For a great price we did archery, laser clay bird trap shooting and an Argo ride. The owners take the time to show you how to do the activities properly which is really appreciated. They also do other activities such as paintball. We had a great time. The place was virtually empty except for a young family. The owners were great and we were able to take the time to chat with them. highly recommended as a fun place to go.

2. Taupo Gliding Club

Centennial Drive, Taupo New Zealand +64 7-378 5627 http://www.taupoglidingclub.co.nz
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5.0 based on 10 reviews

Taupo Gliding Club

3. Clay Break Taupo

1134 Poihipi Road, Taupo 3377 New Zealand +64 800 252 927 [email protected] http://www.claybreaktaupo.co.nz
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5.0 based on 40 reviews

Clay Break Taupo

Casual Clay Bird Shooting, just 15 minutes from Taupo NZ. For all occasions, Real Action, Any Numbers. Fun Friendly & Engaging. Shoots are by appointment only, Short notice normally OK. A "Must Do" in Taupo NZ... Clay Bird Shooting!

Reviewed By mattandjoinnz - Auckland, New Zealand

We went as a work group and did the Clay Bird shooting, axe throwing and had the BBQ lunch. We also had a meeting in their conservatory. The guys were great, friendly and knowledgeable. We all really enjoyed it.

4. Kiwiana Leisure Park

7 Alex Telfer Drive Follow the Signs to the Kiwi House. Only 40minutes from Hamilton and 10 minutes to Waitomo, Otorohanga 3900 New Zealand +64 800 557 686 [email protected] http://www.kiwianaleisurepark.co.nz
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5.0 based on 20 reviews

Kiwiana Leisure Park

Waikato's newest attraction nestled in New Zealand's Kiwiana capital, Otorohanga! Celebrating all that is 'Kiwi' a full 18 hole Kiwiana themed mini golf course is a perfect introduction and fun for all ages! World class batting cages compliment the park and visitor fun where you can try your hand at cricket, softball or baseball. There's even a pro drive golf range to enjoy as well as native bush and target paintball courses with paddock paintball coming soon! With large park like grounds ready for you to enjoy a picnic and barbecue available for hire this makes the perfect place for travellers, friends, family and corporate events to unwind, have fun and relax!

Reviewed By ashleymG7444ZV

We had an absolute blast on the mini golf course! 2 adults and 1 child and we all had so much fun. 10/10 would definitely recommend, best course i've ever played! The pricing was great, there was heaps of variety, definitely some challenges so it kept it interesting and the owners were absolutely lovely. You won't be disappointed!!

5. The Locked Room

1134 Poihipi Road Clay Break Taupo, Taupo 3377 New Zealand +64 800 252 9273 [email protected] http://thelockedroom.co.nz
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5.0 based on 40 reviews

The Locked Room

The Locked Room is a live puzzle game experience involving the illusion of being trapped in a room. You will need to work together to find hidden clues, solve puzzles and crack codes to ensure you escape the room in time. The experience will challenge all levels of ability.

Reviewed By 382EricM - Brisbane, Australia

Loved the escape room at The Locked Room. Challenging and fun puzzles, and our game master Michelle was very friendly and helpful. This is our 5th escape room on our trip in NZ and this is far and away the best. A shame there is only one room because we wanted to play more :( Would 100% recommend this place!

6. Escape HQ

37b Harwood Street Corner of Harwood and Liverpool Streets, Hamilton 3204 New Zealand +64 7-262 3035 [email protected] http://www.escapehq.co.nz/hamilton
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5.0 based on 41 reviews

Escape HQ

Escape HQ is a real life adventure room based in Hamilton, New Zealand. Groups of 2-8 people have sixty minutes to get immersed in the unique story, find clues, complete challenges and ultimately escape! We have indoor escape rooms, an outdoor game and an online game. Your teamwork and communication skills will be put to the test as you race against the clock. No prior knowledge or physical strength is needed for the game, just bring a mind ready for an adventure. Perfect for friends/family, kids parties, team building events, hens/stag/birthdays, school groups and more!!

Reviewed By napick - Hamilton, New Zealand

Very inviting and welcoming we did the dark side of the room. Got out with 3mins to spare???????? honestly didnt think we would get there.

7. Thundercross Valley Dirt Bike Park

3068 Highway 22 RD5, Glen Murray, Tuakau 2695 New Zealand +64 27 733 1199 [email protected] http://www.thundercrossvalley.co.nz
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5.0 based on 79 reviews

Thundercross Valley Dirt Bike Park

We offer a total dirt bike riding experience for riders of all ages and skill levels. Set in 750 acres of rolling countryside and breathtaking scenery, 1.25hrs from central Auckland and an hour from Hamilton. We are the only facility of this type in NZ: where you can ride tracks, hire a bike & get coaching. We have 25 bikes; something to suit all sizes and experience levels; from children's Peewee 50cc to 300cc for the experienced rider. Full protective gear is included in hire. No motorbike licence or experience necessary. Tuition available with experienced coaches. We will teach you to ride independently around our beautiful private Park. Whatever your thirst for fun on the tracks, we have it here: Learners', Novice/Intermediate, Advanced and Motocross tracks. The tracks were established in 1999 by owner, James Fowlie, so that his teenage children had somewhere to train. The Park has been popular with locals, domestic and international visitors ever since.

Reviewed By Brettchristie1

Amazing day. Great tracks with a range of options for different abilities. Heaps of room, everyone respectful and out there for a good time. Easy sign in and lovely people who run the site. Fantastic place- we will be back!

8. Trapd Escape Rooms

10 Waharoa Road West, Matamata 3400 New Zealand +64 21 772 886 [email protected] http://trapd.co.nz
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5.0 based on 25 reviews

Trapd Escape Rooms

Welcome to Trapd Matamata! Trapd Escape Rooms are a family run business with our sole aim of ensuring that everyone has fun while visiting Matamata. After years of trialing Escape Rooms the Trapd team has introduced to New Zealand new technology and theming to ensure that our patrons are immersed into the room, theme and experience of Escape Rooms.

Reviewed By 303LG303 - Auckland Central, New Zealand

A chance find while visiting Matamata to go to Hobbiton. As we were the only ones there, we were kindly allowed to start our escape room as soon as we walked in the door (rather than having to book a specific time) and given the comfort to know we could take as long as we we needed. 2 adults and an 18 and 20y old elected for the Secret Saloon. The room's kit out was very impressive and authentic with integrated mechanics. We just made it out in 60mins without clues! Loved it so much, went immediately into the Airforced room - super impressive props in here. A slow start and a single clue led us to escape in 40mins. This one not as varied and exciting as the Saloon but still lots of fun.

9. Escapist

36 Bryce Street Level 1, Hamilton 3204 New Zealand +64 7-834 1118 [email protected] http://www.escapist.co.nz/
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5.0 based on 57 reviews

Escapist

The premier destination for escape rooms in Hamilton, featuring immersive rooms and puzzles. Board game hire and retails are also available on site. Coffee and a large selection of delectable foods are available to purchase. Entry fee for escape room is $35 per adults and $25 for children and students. Booking required. Daily specials and events can be found on our website.

Reviewed By BBCC72

We have been to more than 30 different Escape Rooms in New Zealand and Australia, this is definitely our favourite. 100% recommend. Not only are the rooms well thought out, but also the team is awesome in their own right. My wife loves their hot chocolate! Today we completely cleaned out their Heist 2.0 room. The feeling I have would be likened to finishing a really good TV series or a great video game. You just don’t know what to do with life anymore. If you are ever in Hamilton for a day trip or a longer stay, a visit here is a must!

10. The Waterworks

471 The 309 Road Coromandel Town, Coromandel 3581 New Zealand +64 7-866 7191 [email protected] http://thewaterworks.co.nz/
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4.5 based on 563 reviews

The Waterworks

Release the child within and experience New Zealand's quirkiest theme park. Voted by AA Tourism as a must-do Kiwi experience The Waterworks is a theme park with a difference. Set in 5 acres of native Coromandel Bush and just 10 minutes from Coromandel Town is an array of water powered inventions, quirky contraptions and fun to discover at every turn. Inspired by the ability to create something new out of something old our attractions are made largely from recycled materials and are powered by water. Water is used to keep time on the wooden water clock; watch out though it often works on Coromandel time. We've got water cannons to blast away on and bikes that pump H2O. Our human sized hamster wheel is an absolute hoot and our mad inventions leave people wondering "what the".As well as the 70+ attractions to look at, play on, or interact with, The Waterworks has a generous adventure playground area perfect for picnics, an onsite café, free use of BBQs and a natural swimming hole to cool off in during the hot summer months.

Reviewed By Marko_travels

Great fun with kids. Lots of nicnac stuff built together from scrap. Lots of waterplay, nice swimming hole, several bbq areas with gas grills.

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