Emma's Guidebook:
So much within an 80 minute radius
Local sights and activities
Travellers come from all over to see this amazing collection of diverse and beautifully landscaped gardens. 5 mins from my home
193 locals recommend
Hamilton Gardens
Travellers come from all over to see this amazing collection of diverse and beautifully landscaped gardens. 5 mins from my home
Perry Cycle Bridge Te Awa Cycleway
Horotiu section of Waikato River TrailGet on a bike and give this a go
Relax on board for afternoon tea and view Hamilton from a different perspective. Departs from the Hamilton Gardens.
13 locals recommend
Waikato River Explorer
1 Hungerford CresRelax on board for afternoon tea and view Hamilton from a different perspective. Departs from the Hamilton Gardens.
Hamilton Zoo
183 Brymer RdWaikato Museum Te Whare Taonga o Waikato
1 Grantham StExtreme Edge Hamilton
90 Greenwood StWaterworld
Garnett AvenueClassics Museum
11 Railside PlProdrive Golf
Ulster StreetHamilton Roller Skating Club
Public skating sessions are Sunday mornings 10am till 12pm
Confinement - Escape Rooms
6 Victoria StBowl and Social
340 Victoria StElectrify NZ Hamilton
371 Victoria StHamilton Lake
Taitua Arboretum
55 Taitua RdNewstead Walkway
Vaile RoadLeap Indoor Trampoline Park
42 Sunshine AveAlso has lasertag section
Centre Place
501 Victoria StClosest Shopping Mall, Foodcourt and Cinemas
Kiwi Balloon Company
15 Hastings Place
Zealong Tea Estate
495 Gordonton RdI would recommend taking a tour rather than dining here.
Agricultural Heritage Museum
Restaurants
Banh Mi Caphe
298 Victoria StGothenburg Restaurant
17 Grantham StMexico Hamilton
254 Victoria StMr. Pickles Bar & Eatery
298 Victoria StBluestone Steakhouse
186 Victoria StHillcrest Haven Bar & Eatry
276 Cambridge RdCook Street Social
7 Cook StEdo Japanese Restaurant
711 Victoria StPortofino
237 Victoria StThe Chilli House Hamilton
237 Victoria StCamarosa
11 Davison RdVenues
Waikato Stadium
128 Seddon RdCheck out a live game of rugby
Mystery Creek Events Centre
125 Mystery Creek RdHome of the 'Fieldays'
Claudelands Events Centre
Gate 4 Brooklyn Rd10-15 minute walk to campus.
ATM, bank and postal services are available here.
The annual Balloons Over Waikato Nightglow is held here.
19 locals recommend
University of Waikato
Hillcrest Road10-15 minute walk to campus.
ATM, bank and postal services are available here.
The annual Balloons Over Waikato Nightglow is held here.
Seddon Park
50 Seddon RoadCafés and Markets
Two Birds Eatery
20 Clyde StGreat coffee and delicious vegan treats
Jacks Coffee Lounge
31 Cambridge RdJust a short walk down the road
Hamilton Farmers' Market
Gate 3 Brooklyn RdTamahere Country Market
12 Tamahere LnCoffee Since Yesterday
385 Grey StMy regular coffee shop. I've spent hours here
Pamper yourself
Vital Balance Body and Beauty
63 Boundary RdAmy Jean Hair Design
797 Heaphy TerraceLocal amenities
Four Square Hillcrest
271 Clyde StGrocery store just down the road
Hillcrest Library
58 Masters AveThe Warehouse Hillcrest
265 Clyde StNew World Hillcrest
280 Cambridge RdHillcrest Healthcare Pharmacy
153 Cambridge RdClosest pharmacy
Hillcrest Fresh
247 Clyde StJetts Hamilton East
124 Grey StSnap Fitness 24-7 Hamilton East
475 Grey StTake-out close by
Hillcrest Indian Takeaway
136 Cambridge RdHillcrest Kitchen Fish And Chips
31 Cambridge RdShanxi Noodles
17 Edinburgh RdKisso Sushi Hamilton
141 Knighton RdHell Pizza
247 Clyde StHillcrest Bakery & Cafe
145 Cambridge RdGinger Thai Food
5 Peachgrove RdBurgerFuel
230 Peachgrove Road