Waikato Region
This is a region where the grass is greener in every way. The surf town Raglan offers famous left-hand breaks and a laid-back lifestyle that often sees visitors extend their stay (sometimes permanently!). Boutique wineries, riverside walks, friendly characters and lush farmlands greet visitors to this region with beaming hospitality.
Waikato’s largest city, Hamilton, offers excitement and urban energy to the region with the annual V8 street race and an ever-increasing list of big acts drawn to Seddon Park.
Climate
Summer: 20 - 25°C
Winter: 10 - 15°C
Average rainfall: 1180mm/year
Cool Facts
• World-famous musicians Tim and Neil Finn were born in Te Awamutu.
• Matamata was the set of
The Hobbit and
The Lord of The Rings.
• Every April Hamilton hosts the only New Zealand leg of the V8 Supercars series.
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