HAMILTON is the major city in the Waikato region with beautiful parks and gardens, fine cuisine, cafes, galleries and shopping. The Waikato River winds it’s way through the city.
Centrally located approximately 90 minutes from Auckland, Tauranga and Rotorua, the region makes a great base for any holiday in the Central North Island or a convenient stop off point on a North island self drive holiday. Nearby is Waitomo with it’s famous magical limestone and glowworm caves waiting to be explored.
Action adventure
Caving and abseiling in Waitomo, quad biking, hot air ballooning, black water rafting, sky diving.
Moderate activities
Waikato river walkways, lake Rotoroa walking track, Waitomo Caves tour
Relaxing activities
Waikato River cruises, Hamilton gardens, Waikato Museum, Hamilton East Heritage trail for local history and heritage buildings, visit surrounding wineries
Children and young families
Lake Rotoroa walkway , café and playground, Hamilton gardens
Self drive by road
Distance from
Auckland to Hamilton 126 km and takes approx. 1 hour and 40 minutes.
Napier to Hamilton 295 km and takes approx. 4 hours 15 minutes
Rotorua to Hamilton 108 km and takes approx. 1 hour 20 minutes
Taupo to Hamilton 152 km and takes approx. 1 hour 20 minutes
Waitomo to Hamilton 75 km and takes approx. 1 hour
Wellington to Hamilton 532 km and takes approx. 7 hours 35 minutes
Air services
Hamilton is the only airport servicing the Waikato region, with both domestic and an international service The airport operates regular flights to/from most major towns and cities in New Zealand as well as international flights to Australia. Hamilton airport is 13km/8 miles south of the city, approx a 15 - 20 minute drive.
There are shuttle services, taxis and rental car companies based at the airport.
Motel accommodation in Hamilton at the 5 star centrally located Parkview Motorlodge. Stay here for self catering studio, 1 and 2 bedroom units...
