Title: Karangahake Travel Guide: Best of Karangahake, Waikato Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Karangahake](https://expedia.co.uk/Karangahake-Hotels.d6352990.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Karangahake](https://expedia.co.uk/Karangahake-Holiday-Rentals.d6352990.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Karangahake Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Karangahake.d6352990.Car-Hire-Guide)[Karangahake Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Karangahake.d6352990.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Karangahake Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Karangahake Gorge showing views as well as a couple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108178/0ca28864-ba46-48ba-b0aa-e17eabc1ee24.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Karangahake Gorge showing views as well as a couple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108178/0ca28864-ba46-48ba-b0aa-e17eabc1ee24.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Karangahake Gorge featuring railway items and hiking or walking as well as a couple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108178/977753b5-8af4-4ea2-a664-8d16959cf669.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Karangahake Gorge which includes a river or creek and mountain biking as well as an individual male](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108178/e501fcf0-a8f0-456f-8edd-c364a9415df1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Karangahake Gorge which includes forests and hiking or walking as well as a family](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108178/7063f3ed-b5b9-47c3-9a43-0d27558aaebd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Karangahake - Top hotels in Karangahake - Top Holiday Rentals in Karangahake ![Tasman Holiday Parks – Waihi Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9624300/9624286/088c5e5e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Tasman Holiday Parks – Waihi Beach 15 Beach Road Waihi Beach £97 16 Feb - 17 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach holiday park in Waihi Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Waihi Beach and Orokawa Bay are located ... 9/10 Wonderful! (183 reviews) Our room was pleasant, clean + tidy and had all amenities required. Room was seaview. Ours kids loved the pool and kids area's. Would recommend. Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F02%2F2026&endDate=17%2F02%2F2026&selected=9624286&PinnedHotelID=9624286&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6352990) ![Grafton Cottage & Chalets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7250000/7249700/7249666/0f9fbb20_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Grafton Cottage & Chalets 304 Grafton Road Thames £102 18 Feb - 19 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this cottage in Thames. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (428 reviews) Incredible views, cozy bed and charming space. Very nice place, wish we were staying there longer than one night. Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F02%2F2026&endDate=19%2F02%2F2026&selected=7249666&PinnedHotelID=7249666&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6352990) ![Rolleston Motel Thames – Wenzel Motels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9627800/9627719/ad898107_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rolleston Motel Thames – Wenzel Motels 105 Rolleston Street Thames £73 15 Feb - 16 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Thames. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Hauraki Rail Trail Thames and Goldfields Shopping Centre ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (248 reviews) Staff very friendly and helpful. Very clean. Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=9627719&PinnedHotelID=9627719&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6352990) [See all 504 properties in Karangahake](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6352990) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Grafton Cottage & Chalets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7250000/7249700/7249666/0f9fbb20_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Grafton Cottage & Chalets 304 Grafton Road Thames Stay at this cottage in Thames. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (428 reviews) Incredible views, cozy bed and charming space. Very nice place, wish we were staying there longer than one night. Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Thames-Hotels-Grafton-Cottage-Chalets.h7249666.Hotel-Information) ![Avalon Motel Thames – Wenzel Motels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9627100/9627098/47dd0cf9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Avalon Motel Thames – Wenzel Motels 104 Jellicoe Crescent Thames Stay at this aparthotel in Thames. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Hauraki Rail Trail Thames and Goldfields Shopping ... 9/10 Wonderful! (169 reviews) Very nice room and clean, recommend Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Thames-Hotels-Avalon-Motel-Thames.h9627098.Hotel-Information) ![Central location, & cosy setup](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53950000/53945900/53945876/5d37f3eb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Central location, & cosy setup Whangamata Waikato Stay at this golf apartment in Whangamata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Williamson Park and Kotuku Reserve are located ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (67 reviews) Liz the host is so lovely, everything was set up great, lots of amenities. we loved it, thanks liz!! Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Whangamata-Hotels-Walk-To-Beach-And-Town.h53945876.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Karangahake](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6352990&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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