The Waikato Region of New Zealand has diverse enough geography to contain lakes, mountains, beaches, and rivers to please any traveler. Check out some of the best spots to check out in Waikato on your next vacation to New Zealand. The Waikato Region of New Zealand is located on the North Island and is the country's 4th largest region in size as well as population. Hamilton is the largest city and also the only city in the region (the rest are towns) with just over 200,000 people. Reliable rainfall makes for great farmland and allows this region to be known as the center of the dairy industry in New Zealand. But it is not all boring farmland, there is mountains, beaches, hot springs, the largest river in the country, the largest lake in the country and a valuable piece of Lord of the Rings lore. With all this and its close proximity to Auckland, it should be a no-brainer to add this to your list when visiting New Zealand. The Waikato River is the longest river in New Zealand sta...
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