How to have fun at Port Waikato....

Port Waikato has been a holiday destination for many generations of New Zealanders.  No longer a Port for transport up the Waikato River like when it was a mission station, it is now known for fishing, surfing and recreational activities.  The population swells over the summer holiday period so make sure you get your bookings in early. 

What can you expect at Port Waikato... beautiful scenery, black sands, stunning sunsets, some time to relax, read a good book, take long walks, fish, swim, surf and enjoy the company of family or friends on a wild west coast beach.  Get off the beaten track and discover Port Waikato.

COASTAL WALKS - Walk Sunset Beach, black sand surf beach to where the mighty Waikato River meets the Tasman Sea. Continue around the river and back - 2 hour walk. No crowds, wild west coast and bird life.

FISHING -The Waikato River is well known for it's abundance of Kahawhai and the delicacy whitebait. There is a variety of fishing available at Port Waikato.

Waikatoa Beach Lodge have equipment available for surf casting (Waikato River or Sunset Beach), flounder netting and whitebaiting. If we get the chance we'll help you experience these activities, show you how and help you enjoy your own personal fishing experience.


ART GALLERIES -  Port Waikato has several Art Studios and Galleries.  Famous for it's Art @ the Port events on Easter and Labour weekends.  Click here to visit their website or contact the studio's.

NIKAU CAVE - between Port Waikato and Raglan at Waikaretu. Take the family for this unforgettable experience:  caving - glowworms - stunning formations - unspoilt & uncommercialised - personal unhurried tours with no crowds. NIKAU CAFE is now open, enjoy this wonderful new addition and home cooked food.

Vist www.nikaucave.co.nz for more information

SUNSETS - Port Waikato is known for spectacular sunsets at Sunset Beach. Grab some yummy fish and chips from Kaos at the Koast Cafe and watch the show at sunset. Waikatoa Beach Lodge is 2 minutes walk from Sunset Beach and this spectacle.

SURFING - Port Waikato is known for surfing at Sunset Beach. One of the hosts to the Hyundai Long Board Surfing Competition 2006 to 2010. The surf has proven itself some of the best on tourd. Just 1 hour from Auckland, bring your partner and stay at Waikatoa Surf Lodge to catch the early morning and sunset surfing. Uncrowded, great surfing.

SWIMMING - Sunset Beach is patrolled by Surf Life Guards on Weekends from Labour Weekend to Easter with paid guards over the Christmas holidays. Mareitai Bay on the Waikato River is also a safe place for children to swim.

WEATHERTOP- "Lord of the Rings" film site. Located on the Port Waikato-Waikaretu Rd. Fantastic limestone formations and scenery. Located on private property, you can view from the road side. Waikatoa Beach Lodge can give you directions. Continue along this road to Nikau Cave, Waingaro Hot Pools and on to Raglan.

RELAXATION and TAYLOR MADE WEEKENDS FOR YOU AND YOUR FRIENDS - Bring a group of friends for your own personal Retreat. Preferred bookings for two nights. If you don't want to cook, we can arrange meals just ask for a quote and a pre-arranged menu or enjoy the fish & chips at the corner(no cafe in winter or fish & chips). Lodge sleeps 10-15. Great for that girls weekend away or a fishing weekend for the guys.

HOLISTIC WEEKENDS -  with healing for the Mind, Body and Soul can also be arranged. We can arrange clairvoyants, energy healers, colour therapy courses, Massages. Please contact us for information Phone: 09 2329961 or email   - click here to enquire.



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Our lodge is available to book for a weekend get-away for families or groups.
WINTER SPECIAL - Book the whole lodge for $200.00 was $250.00. Ask about our winter specials. We can also cater for meals.
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