Waikato River Scenic Cruise

Enjoy a relaxing 90-minute scenic cruise on the Waikato River, New Zealand's longest inland waterway. Highlights include a journey under several century-old bridges and passing luxury homes and historic sites dating back to the early days of European settlement. Cruises depart Hamilton Gardens five days per week in summer and four days per week in winter and run for 90-100 minutes depending on the river flow from it's eight hydro dams. Enjoy a cruise and a light meal prepared onboard by the Cafe Crew. An entertaining and informative commentary is provided throughout the cruise with the vessel fully enclosed and warm in winter and open up to nature in summer.