Location: Waikato Region
Top Things to do in Waikato Region
Things to do in Waikato Region, North Island: The Best Monuments & Statues
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. Sapper Horace Moore-Jones commemorative statue
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By Guess_13 - Hamilton, New Zealand
The work was created by New Zealand Defence Force artist Captain Matt Gauldie to celebrate the life and heroism of Sapper Horace Moore-Jones and to commemorate the centennial of the WW1 Gallipoli battle. It is a touching rendition of a hero.
2. Statue of shearer
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By MadelineP752 - Whakatane, New Zealand
This statue is on the corner of the road going to Rotorua and New Plymouth. It is a great iconic feature for Te Kuiti. This shearer is the famous Godfrey Bowen. Te kuiti is the capital of world shearer. It is free to visit the stature
3. Sir Colin Meads Statue
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34 reviews
Sir Colin Meads Bronze Statue All Black legend & New Zealand’s Player of the 20th Century Come see him immortalised in bronze in Te Kuiti’s main street. Te Kuiti – in the heart of the North King Country on SH3 – 15 minutes from the Waitomo Caves, 1 hour from Hamilton, 2.5 hours from Auckland
Reviewed By 740mareer - Christchurch, New Zealand
A very nice and large statue of Colin Meads with an informative billboard close by. Its just in front of the railway station - on the sidewalk.
4. Lemon & Paeroa Bottle
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 60 reviews
Reviewed By SusanH343 - Kerikeri, New Zealand
Good for a photo stop adjacent to the riverban. Parking adjacent. A must stop in Paeroa for a kiwiana pic.
5. Riff Raff Statue
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 82 reviews
Reviewed By SL_NZ1 - Hamilton, New Zealand
Did you realize that Hamilton has a statue of Riff Raff from the Rocky Horror Picture Show? This statue commemorates Rocky Horror Picture Show creator Richard O'Brien who was from the Tron (Hamilton). Come and see!!!!
6. Thames First World War Memorial
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By A_Evan_D - Blountville, United States
This large monument has recently been restored for the 100th anniversary of WW1. It narrowly escaped being damaged by a bush fire after the restoration. It gives the names of the local people who gave their lives. Many had been born in Britain, but others were real New Zealanders, the Maoris who supported their country with pride and honour. And of course the view of Thames is great. Obituaries of the people on the memorial have been compiled recently. Unfortunately this research showed that some names had been left off the memorials.
