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Visit Hamilton
Website: www.visithamilton.co.nz

Destination Waitomo
Website: www.waitomo.org.nz

Hamilton i-SITE Visitor Centre
Email: info@visithamilton.co.nz
Phone: +64 7 839 3580

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Hamilton

The city of Hamilton is nestled on the banks of the mighty Waikato River and is known for its walks, parks, gardens, attractions, cafes & nightlife.

Waitomo Caves

The limestone landscape of Waitomo has been artfully sculpted by water and time, both above and below ground. Delve into a world of earth magic.

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Cambridge

Cambridge is ‘the town of trees and champions’. It’s memorable for its leafy streets, heritage buildings, antique shops and thoroughbred horse studs.

Huntly

The coal town of Huntly makes an interesting stop between Auckland and Hamilton. The area’s mining history is on display at the local museum.

Karapiro/Lake Karapiro

New Zealands premier rowing venue, Lake Karapiro is a man-made lake on the Waikato River just six kilometres south east of Cambridge.

Kawhia

If low tide is late afternoon, Kawhia’s hot water beach offers the rare experience of soaking in a sandy spa pool while you watch the sun go down.

Matamata

Matamata is a must see if you are a Lord of the Rings fan. Take a guided tour of the Hobbiton movie set, explore the hot springs, museum or cafes.

Morrinsville

Morrinsville has made a special feature of its history with the Morrin Museum, where you can inspect a 1870s pioneer cottage

Ngaruawahia

The Waikato town of Ngaruawahia is culturally significant for New Zealand Maori. It is the home of the Maori King and magnificent Turangawaewae Marae.

Otorohanga

Otorohanga is New Zealand’s self-made ‘kiwiana’ town. Main street murals and displays explain some of the country’s most significant cultural icons.

Putaruru

Much of New Zealand’s bottled water comes from the Blue Springs in Putaruru. You can stroll to the springs along the riverside Te Waihou Walkway.

Raglan

In Raglan you can catch a wave or sip a great espresso. This lively surf town has an interesting creative culture and a wonderful choice of cafés.

Te Aroha

The perfect way to enjoy Te Aroha is to launch yourself on a hiking trail up the mountain, then recover with a long soak in a hot mineral pool.

Te Awamutu

Between November and April, it’s time to stop and smell the roses in Te Awamutu. This rural town has the ideal climate for fabulous blooms.

Te Kuiti

Just 20 minutes from Waitomo, Te Kuiti hosts the New Zealand Shearing Championships. This annual event is held the weekend after Easter.

Tirau

You can’t miss Tirau – just look for the large corrugated iron buildings constructed to look like a sheep and a dog. This town is a little quirky!

Tokoroa

Down to earth is a good way to describe the timber town of Tokoroa. No pretensions here; just honest kiwi hospitality and lumberjack-sized meals.

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