Guidebook for Tamahere
Food Scene
Excellent children's playground, good food, boutique deli and homewares shop.
29 abantu bendawo batusa
Punnet Eatery
337 Newell RdExcellent children's playground, good food, boutique deli and homewares shop.
Factory Bus Stop
456 Tauwhare RdCasual cafe in a bus, childrens' playground onsite
Hayes Common
33 Jellicoe DrCute cafe situated next to the river path in Hamilton East.
La Cave - Your European shop
51 A Riverlea RdHamilton's French deli - for all things French
Grey St Kitchen
355 Grey StBecause - coffee! :)
Zealong Tea Estate
495 Gordonton RdBeautiful oolong tea plantation and cafe/function centre.
Entertainment & Activities
A must-see tourist destination whether you like the movies or not!
161 abantu bendawo batusa
Isteshini ye-Hobbiton Movie Set
501 Buckland RdA must-see tourist destination whether you like the movies or not!
Waikato Stadium
128 Seddon RdWaikato's premium sports/rugby stadium.
Parks & Nature
Waitakaruru Arboretum and Sculpture Park
207 Scotsman Valley RdBeautiful garden walk plus local art work/sculpture
Internationally themed gardens situated on the riverbank, a key destination for anyone visiting Hamilton.
84 abantu bendawo batusa
Hamilton Gardens station
Internationally themed gardens situated on the riverbank, a key destination for anyone visiting Hamilton.
A beautiful swing bridge across the Mangaharakeke Stream bank - and right on our doorstep.
Allan Turner Walkway
A beautiful swing bridge across the Mangaharakeke Stream bank - and right on our doorstep.
Home to Rowing NZ and the Maadi cup, kayaking and boating, and with lovely walk/cycleways. Now with a good cafe onsite.
15 abantu bendawo batusa
Mighty River Domain, Lake Karapiro
601 Maungatautari RdHome to Rowing NZ and the Maadi cup, kayaking and boating, and with lovely walk/cycleways. Now with a good cafe onsite.
Waitomo Glowworm Caves
39 Waitomo Village RdA must-see underground experience.
Our closest beach, famous for its black iron sand and rare left hand surf break. Excellent cafes and restaurants, plus boutique shopping - and playgrounds and beach for the kids.
107 abantu bendawo batusa
Raglan
Our closest beach, famous for its black iron sand and rare left hand surf break. Excellent cafes and restaurants, plus boutique shopping - and playgrounds and beach for the kids.
Arts & Culture
The local museum, usually has hands-on child friendly exhibits.
72 abantu bendawo batusa
Waikato Museum
1 Grantham StThe local museum, usually has hands-on child friendly exhibits.
Essentials
New World Hillcrest
280 Cambridge RdLocal supermarket.
Countdown Claudelands
160 Peachgrove RdLocal supermarket.
Small convenience store, bakeries and takeaway food, and laundromat in this local shopping centre.
Silverdale
Small convenience store, bakeries and takeaway food, and laundromat in this local shopping centre.
Hillcrest Medical Centre
Cnr Cambridge Road And Masters AvenueClosest doctor, pharmacy and dentist.
Waikato Hospital
Waikato's main hospital.
Drinks & Nightlife
Casino, bars and restaurants looking out over the Waikato River.
28 abantu bendawo batusa
SKYCITY Hamilton
346 Victoria StCasino, bars and restaurants looking out over the Waikato River.
Getting Around
Hamilton's domestic airport, and the closest car rental pick up/drop off spot.
18 abantu bendawo batusa
Hamilton Airport
Airport RoadHamilton's domestic airport, and the closest car rental pick up/drop off spot.