Hamilton Area Travel Guide
Hamilton Area accommodation, Hamilton Area activities and attractions, Hamilton Area maps, transportation to and around Hamilton Area - the Jasons Hamilton Area Destination Travel Guide is your complete visitor guide for Hamilton Area.
With the river city of
Hamilton at its heart, the Hamilton area embraces lush rolling dairylands dotted by quaint country towns. On the banks of the
Waikato River, Hamilton is graced with a beautiful location and there are lovely riverside parks, gardens and walks to explore. Take a
paddleboat cruise down the
Waikato River, or head to Lake Rotoroa for yachting, boating and swimming. Hamilton has a lively cafe scene, and there is an excellent regional museum overlooking the river.
Hamilton is well placed to explore the Hamilton area’s many attractions, including the glowworm-lit caverns of the
Waitomo Caves, the craft and antique shops of
Cambridge village, the rose gardens at
Te Awamutu, and the rich Maori heritage of
Ngaruawahia and
Taupiri, a sacred Maori burial ground. Drive out to the charming seaside village of
Raglan, world famous for its left-hand surf breaks, discover the region’s coalmining history at
Huntly or head to
Ohaupo and enjoy a horse ride on the slopes of bush-clad Mount Pirongia.
