Kaniwhaniwha Caves Walk

Raglan Boat Charters is located at the Raglan Wharf on Whaingaroa Harbour, the West Coast of New Zealand's North Island, 40 kms from Hamilton and approx 150kms from Auckland, Tauranga and Rotorua. About our Cruises: Departing Raglan Wharf aboard the Wahinemoe to explore the charm of Whaingaroa Harbour – cruise past large conservation reserves, farmland and fishing villages. You will see marine wildlife and ancient limestone rock formations, and listen to fascinating tales about the history and culture of this very special area. Your friendly skipper and crew will take great care of you and make sure you have a magical experience. The sunset cruise is the best and its extremely rare on the west coast to find such an excellent viewpoint.

Haere mai! Welcome to Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum & Gallery. Perched above the mighty Waikato River, this world-class museum and art gallery is the artistic and cultural heart of the Waikato. Visit us to experience visual stories and guided activities that bring our art, history, culture and science to life through an inspirational programme that aims to challenge and inspire you.

Our laser tag arena features state-of-the-art technology, with the very best equipment from Megazone and using the latest visual and sound effects to create an adrenaline fuelled battle zone. It’s the perfect venue for team-building events, a great night out with friends or family, are you ready to do battle?

Carve your own traditional Māori weapon - the mere: a greenstone club. This workshop is designed with entry-level carvers in mind, but some carving experience is highly recommended, and will take a minimum of 7 - 8 hrs. In this workshop, we will cover the cultural history of the form, the tools and skills necessary for stone-carving and will guide participants through the process of creating a pounamu mere. By the end of the workshop, participants will have a fully completed and bound mere to take home.

Arrive at Hamilton Airport and depart on a magnificent journey over the Waikato Countryside. You will never see a view of the New Zealand West Coast like this from an aircraft. The vista from your aircraft is breathtaking and awe inspiring. 1. Scenic flight to Raglan. 2. Guided air tour of the local sights. 3. Landing at Raglan for you to explore the local sights. 4. Scenic flight to Hamilton. 5. Free coffee at Momento AeroCafe. 6. Guided air tour of the local sights.

Carve your own traditional Māori pendant - the pikorua: a twist. This workshop is designed for entry-level carvers with next to no carving experience, and will take up to 7 - 8 hours. In this workshop, we will cover the cultural history of the form, the tools and skills necessary for stone-carving and will guide participants through the process of creating a pounamu pikorua. By the end of the workshop, participants will have a fully completed and bound pikorua to take home.