Linda’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Hamilton Zoo
183 Brymer RdA lot of fun for a family trip, especially for kids
One of the most favorite place in Hamilton. Beautiful place for taking lots of photos.
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I-Hamilton Gardens
One of the most favorite place in Hamilton. Beautiful place for taking lots of photos.
You will never disappoint at the lake, have a picnic on the grass in a sunny day, enjoy the view and beautiful nature. Kids will love this big and wonderful playground.
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Hamilton Lake Domain
Ruakiwi RoadYou will never disappoint at the lake, have a picnic on the grass in a sunny day, enjoy the view and beautiful nature. Kids will love this big and wonderful playground.
Hamilton Museum is a local icon. You will find local history and culture here.
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Museum
100 Victoria StHamilton Museum is a local icon. You will find local history and culture here.
It is must go place and must do thing if you are in Waikato. Recommend to do with kayak tour or black rafting, that is more fun than just the normal tour.
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Waitomo Glowworm Caves
39 Waitomo Village RdIt is must go place and must do thing if you are in Waikato. Recommend to do with kayak tour or black rafting, that is more fun than just the normal tour.
If you like a day hike, that's a good place to go. It requires a mandatory fitness.
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Wairere Falls Track Carpark
87 Goodwin RdIf you like a day hike, that's a good place to go. It requires a mandatory fitness.
A easy walk track. Your kids may enjoy to see and feed the cocks and hens. Beautiful color in Autumn.
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Taitua Arboretum
55 Taitua RdA easy walk track. Your kids may enjoy to see and feed the cocks and hens. Beautiful color in Autumn.
Funky museum showcasing over 100 classic automobiles, plus signs & oil cans, in a retro setting.
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Iziko leKlassics
11 Railside PlFunky museum showcasing over 100 classic automobiles, plus signs & oil cans, in a retro setting.
It is nice to walk around the University, you will relax and recall your memory of your study time. Beautiful campus to have a morning walk.
University of Waikato - Hamilton Campus
Knighton RoadIt is nice to walk around the University, you will relax and recall your memory of your study time. Beautiful campus to have a morning walk.
Neighbourhoods
Must go place if you are the fun of The Lord Of The Ring and Hobbiton, you will enjoy the explore of the middle of the earth.
501 Buckland Road
501 Buckland RoadMust go place if you are the fun of The Lord Of The Ring and Hobbiton, you will enjoy the explore of the middle of the earth.
Ngarunui Beach Road
Ngarunui Beach RoadEnjoy surfing and beautiful black fine sand on Ngarunui Beach.
Nice and quite small town. You may love a mandatory climb to the Mountain Te Aroha or a easy walk of wetland.
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Te Aroha
Nice and quite small town. You may love a mandatory climb to the Mountain Te Aroha or a easy walk of wetland.
It is a easy walkway, beautiful scenery. To explore the gold mining track. Kids will love to explore in the dark (you may prepare a torch), you may see glow worm if lucky. Tunnel walk has lots fun as well. Nice cafe just cross the road.
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Karangahake Gorge Historic Walkway
Karangahake Gorge Historic WalkwayIt is a easy walkway, beautiful scenery. To explore the gold mining track. Kids will love to explore in the dark (you may prepare a torch), you may see glow worm if lucky. Tunnel walk has lots fun as well. Nice cafe just cross the road.
You won't miss this beautiful walk in Blue Spring Putaruru. The water is clearest in the world, nice blue color is its icon. Please don't swim in the river, as it is as cold as ice. But if you want to try the taste of the water, bring an empty bottle to fill in. The water is from the origin of Waikato river.
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Putaruru
You won't miss this beautiful walk in Blue Spring Putaruru. The water is clearest in the world, nice blue color is its icon. Please don't swim in the river, as it is as cold as ice. But if you want to try the taste of the water, bring an empty bottle to fill in. The water is from the origin of Waikato river.
Alphra Lavender Farm is a free place to take lavender photos.
The best lavender season is from December to January.
You may also love to buy some home made lavender products there.
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Te Awamutu
Alphra Lavender Farm is a free place to take lavender photos.
The best lavender season is from December to January.
You may also love to buy some home made lavender products there.
Follow the Karakariki track, you will see Karakariki fall at the end. There are a bit of steps, but not that difficult one. It is a good stop on the way to Raglan.
Karakariki Track
Karakariki TrackFollow the Karakariki track, you will see Karakariki fall at the end. There are a bit of steps, but not that difficult one. It is a good stop on the way to Raglan.
Food scene
Enjoy a high quality high tea and organic oolong tea in an afternoon, relax and enjoy its nice scenery.
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Zealong Tea Estate
495 Gordonton RdEnjoy a high quality high tea and organic oolong tea in an afternoon, relax and enjoy its nice scenery.
It is an historical estate, beautiful gardens and nice cafe.
Woodlands Estate - Homestead, Gardens, Venue
42 Whitikahu RdIt is an historical estate, beautiful gardens and nice cafe.
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Ungaphuthelwa
Hot Balloon Festival in Hamilton
Don't miss out this famous event every year around March.
It normally lasts 4 days, everyday in the morning you will see the hot balloons blow and fly to the sky from Hamilton Lake. The biggest event is on Saturday night (we called Zuru Night) which has hot balloon lights show, fireworks and lots of food and activities for kids at the Waikato University .
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Fieldays
Fieldays is the Southern Hemisphere's largest agricultural event and the ultimate launch platform for cutting edge technology and innovation. Whether you are from in town or out in the country, a Fieldays veteran or visiting for the first time, Fieldays has something for everyone.
Tickets: booked in advance.
Address: 125 Mystery Creek Road, Ōhaupō 3881