Friday 20 November 2026, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

The University of Waikato's weekly campus tours provide a regular, accessible opportunity for prospective students, their families, and educators to experience the Hamilton campus firsthand. Running every Friday from 1:00-2:00pm starting from the Student Centre Te Manawa, these tours offer a guided walk through the university's facilities, giving visitors a genuine sense of what campus life looks like — from lecture theatres and libraries to student spaces and support services. The tours can also be extended to include visits to the university's three halls of residence: Bryant Hall, College Hall, and Student Village, each offering a different residential experience for first-year students. For secondary school teachers and career advisors, these tours provide valuable firsthand knowledge that strengthens their ability to advise students considering tertiary study at Waikato. The university also accommodates groups and individuals who need to visit at different times by arrangement through their Future Students team. The University of Waikato is particularly strong in education, computer science, environmental sciences, law, and Māori and Indigenous studies, and these regular campus tours provide a low-barrier entry point for anyone exploring what the university has to offer.