Travel Eye on Hamilton (North Island, New Zealand)

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Overview:

The green rolling landscapes of the Waikato region that lies to the south of Auckland form some of the most fertile land in New Zealand, yet this is one region in particular which holds more than just surface appeal. literally. For Waikato also boasts an extensive labyrinth of underground caverns that formed millions of years ago and are now a major tourist attraction.

Hamilton , a beautiful city built around the Waikato river in New Zealand. Hamilton is the largest inland city in the country, and the heart of the Waikato region. Hamilton is an exciting and fun city with plenty of things to do, places to see and a vibrant city life with supreme dining.

Hamilton has quality accommodation for all visitors and the local tourism industry for the Hamilton region and the greater Waikato area is world renowned.

Hamilton is the host to major events all throughout the year, including the New Zealand National Agricultural Fieldays, Tri-nations Super 12 and NPC rugby games, Hamilton Gardens Summer festival, Balloons over Waikato and much much more. The city has beautiful parks and gardens, with fine walks along both sides of the riverbank

Locality:

Hamilton is the region's main centre and is also the country's fourth largest city located on the banks of the Waikato River, New Zealand's longest.

Entertainment/Facilities/Attractions/Things to do:

A visit to Hamilton at any time of the year will ensure an interesting, exciting time for all visitors young and old.

Hamilton has many excellent attractions, providing visitors with a wide range of beautiful, natural areas to enjoy including the some of New Zealands most visited attractions, the Hamilton City Gardens and the Hamilton Zoo.

Exscite - Exscite is an interactive science museum that combines a collection of permanent exhibits with a changing programme of temporary exhibits. Like many other science museums, it is geared mostly toward kids and caters to lots of school groups.

Hamilton Gardens - Hamilton's impressive 58-hectare botanic garden is comprised of five themed garden collections. It is a pleasant spot to relax, walk or have a picnic.

Hamilton Zoo - Situated on 21 hectares of parkland, Hamilton Zoo is impressive for a small town zoo and is home to a variety of wildlife from Africa, Asia and Latin America. The zoo also boasts a huge walk-through aviary, which is home to many rare and endangered New Zealand birds.

Waikato Museum of Art & History - Hamilton's main museum has a large collection of exhibits with a focus on local history and Maori culture.