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Hamilton, New Zealand

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

Hamilton NZ - aerial view

Hamilton NZ Tudor Gardens

Hamilton NZ - river bank

Hamilton NZ - Waitomo Caves

Hamilton NZ - Waitomo glowworm caves

The city of Hamilton is located on the banks of the mighty Waikato River, which is best appreciated from one of the scenic riverside walks or boat cruise. The visually stunning Hamilton Gardens are webbed by paths that journey through a gallery of themed gardens from grand Italy to tranquil Asia. Other city highlights include the Waikato Museum which provides an insight into the areas rich history and the Hamilton Zoo, which provides native birds with enormous freedom in a walk-through free flight aviary. The Zoo also offers visitors 'Face2Face' encounters with exotic animals.

Hamilton's central precinct is easy to walk and packed with cafes, restaurants, a casino and bars where you can wine, dine and dance the night away. The city is also well known as a destination for national and international events from sporting matches such as rugby, cricket, netball, rowing and boxing to concerts and festivals. Annual events such as the National Agricultural Fieldays and Balloons over Waikato festival draw crowds from far and wide

Hamilton Holidays

New Zealand holidays visiting Hamilton

North Island’s Natural Wonders

  • Auckland
  • Bay of Islands
  • The Coromandel
  • Rotorua
  • Taupo
  • Napier
  • Wellington
  • New Plymouth
  • Hamilton
  • Lake Taupo
  • Rotorua’s geothermal parks
  • Bay of Islands, home to 144 islands
  • Waitomo’s Glow-worm caves

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New Zealand Up Close Rail Holiday

  • Auckland
  • Hamilton
  • Rotorua
  • Wellington
  • Marlborough Sounds
  • Kaikoura
  • Christchurch
  • Hokitika
  • Franz Josef
  • Queenstown
  • Travel onboard the scenic Tranz Alpine Train
  • Experience the bioluminescent glowworm caves of Waitomo
  • Escape on nautical adventures along Milford Sound, Queen Charlotte Sound and Lake Wakatipu
  • Discover Haast Pass on a unique Kiwi-style Road Trip adventure

16 Nights from £9340pp

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Best of the North By Motorhome

  • Auckland
  • The Coromandel
  • Rotorua
  • Taupo
  • Hamilton
  • Experience the Freedom of a Motorhome
  • Visit Geo Thermal Rotorua
  • Enjoy the forests and coast of The Coromandel
  • Take a hike in Tongariro National Park

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Hamilton Hotels

Below is a selection of hotels we feature in our Hamilton itineraries. 

Distinction Hamilton

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Novotel Tainui Hamilton

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