A 40 minute tour and commentary along Sunset Beach and the mighty Waikato River. Great Photo  opportunities and history of the way Port Waikato was. Get up close to birdlife. Take in the 2.5 kms of surf beach to the Waikato River entrance and sand dunes back along the river to Maraetai Bay by 4 wheel drive vehicle. Ideal for all ages.

Some Comments -  An amazing tour that totally blow us away - Ulrilia, Sweden.  Marvelous and breathtaking! One of our best tours in our three wiiks in NZ!  Merja, Finland.  Incredible scenery, great tour, fabulous host. A must see tour of the coast. Great for Kids. Agnes, Scott & Olivia Mallard & Elizabeth Banasiak  - Sydney Australia.  Super trip out along the sea which was just breathtaking and to see the bird life at such close quarter.  Thank you very much.  -  Ian and Lesley Webber & Family  England

Located at the entrance of our Holiday Park. Fish and Chips, hamburgers, drinks.  Open Wednesday to Friday 5pm - 9pm, Saturday and Sundays 11am - 9pm

Glowworms & Stunning formations.  Personal, unhurried tours, Birthdays, social clubs, team building.  Lovely setting for relaxing meal.  Great scenic drive from Port Waikato to the caves (40 minutes)

Beautiful Gardens maintained by local volunteers, stunning views over the Waikato River, kids playground. Well worth the 10 minute walk from the park.

Set in tranquil, rural surroundings, Franklin Zoo and Wildlife Sanctuary houses a range of exotic and indigenous species, offering an exciting experience for all ages.  Exotic animals including -  African elephant, lions, bobcats, zebra, monkeys, otters and ring-tailed lemurs.  A colourful range of exotic & Native birds.  Farm Animals - ducks, hens, goats & sheep.  Have your child's birthday party.  Picnic Areas, BBQ hire available.

Quad Bike Safaris - Spectacular Landscape.  A motorbike experience packed with spectacular views and kiwi culture.  Safari - 1 hour $99, Safari - 2 hours $185, Safari - 5 hour $249

Local Woolshed is the location for the many local artists to display there work on 4 weekends a year.

Pony Rides and Lead Reins by Local Resident with experience.  Length of Sessions to suit  -  Hire me for a party.  Bookings essentials.

Our local store is open 7am to 7pm and sells groceries, vegetables, pies and coffee.  Fuel is Petrol only so top up your diesel before you venture to Port Waikato.

The safe place to swim is down the south end of Sunset Beach, where the Surf Life Saving Club patrols the beach.  The club has guards on duty each weekend from Labour Weekend through to Easter, and right throughout the week during school summer holidays. Please take care when playing in the water, and please swim between the flags, if in doubt do not hesitate to ask a club member for guideance.  Sunset Beach, Port Waikato on a summers day theres no nicer place to be.  At low tide the rock pools are an ideal area for the little ones.

Maraetai Bay is an ideal paddling area for your littlies, it's a great place to chase crabs dig for pipis, net flounder and enjoy the sand dunes.  All essential parts of a true kiwiana beach holiday.

There are three public playgrounds in Port Waikato.  1 at Colbourne Gardens, 1 at Maraetai Bay and 1 in Cordeline Road this one has a tennis court and flying fox.  All Free for your enjoyment.