The Mighty Waikato
Situated in the central North Island, we’re famous TOP 7 Must Do’s for Middle-earth Movie Magic, underground in Hamilton & Waikato wonders, the iconic Waikato River, legendary surf Experience a slice of Middle- beaches, great cycle trails and that’s just the start.... 1 earth Magic at Hobbiton Movie Set™
For travel trade enquires please contact us on Get lost exploring the award- +64 7 843 0056 or [email protected] 2 winning Hamilton Gardens Discover the subterranean www.hamiltonwaikato.com 3 world of Waitomo with its limestone cave formations and twinkling galaxies of glowworms
What we are HAMILTONSample gourmet CITY icecream, is the perfect4 Oolong hub tea to or craftbase known for… yourselfbeer in for Hamilton your City first or last nightVisit the stay surfing in mecca New of Middle-earth Movie Magic 5 Raglan and soak up the Experience a slice of the ‘real Middle-earth” with a Zealandbohemian – head atmosphere south to visit to the picturesque Hobbiton Movie Set™ near Hamilton because... Matamata. See the living film set as featured in the Get up close to some native Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies on a guided 6 wildlife at Sanctuary tour. Enjoy an exclusive Southfarthing brew at the Mountain Maungatautari Green Dragon Inn, while hearing spell-binding tales of how the set came to be. Challenge yourself to some 7 underground adventure Underground Wonders with abseiling, ziplining & blackwater rafting in Waitomo Waitomo is famous for its walking tours past stunning limestone rock formations and gentle boat rides under thousands of twinkling glowworms. Fun Facts The more adventurous will also enjoy Waitomo’s Year-round destination underground playground of ziplining, abseiling and – mild winter temperatures and no black water rafting activities. snow.
Hamilton City Safe Destination – New Zealand voted the 2nd safest country in New Zealand’s fourth largest city, situated on the the world by Global Peace Index banks of the mighty Waikato River, Hamilton is 2018. the region’s main hub and the perfect place to base yourself for your first or last night stay in New Zealand. Authentic, real and unique experiences
Stay in Hamilton because… See lots without travelling far – Go from sandy beaches, a vibrant Only 90 minutes south from Auckland city and rugged mountains to International Airport rolling farmland and underground adventures, all within an hour from Affordable accommodation with better availability in peak times each other!
Home to the Ma¯ori King Hub for iconic attractions Hobbiton Movie Set™ and Waitomo Glowworm Caves Friendly, welcoming people Vibrant city that’s easy to navigate Tipping is not expected
Award-winning eateries and gourmet foodie hotspots Top 10 Activities / Trade Products
AUCKLAND 1 1. Hobbiton Movie Set™ Guided tours of the set and Coromandel Peninsula evening banquet tours www.hobbitontours.com
To Whitianga MIRANDA THAMES POKENO WHANGAMATA TUAKAU 2. Discover Waitomo Iconic Waitomo Glowworm PORT WAIKATO WAIHI Caves tour and Blackwater Rafting adventures
HUNTLY TE AROHA www.waitomo.com
NGARUAWAHIA 5 MORRINSVILLE 3. Waitomo Adventures TAURANGA 10 4 8 100m Lost World abseil, zipling Hamilton 9 1 and other exciting caving tours RAGLAN MATAMATA TE PUKE CAMBRIDGE 7 www.waitomo.co.nz KARAPIRO TIRAU TE AWAMUTU 6 KAWHIA PUTARURU MAUNGATAUTARI ROTORUA Optiki 2 2 3 OTOROHANGA 3 WAITOMO CAVES TE KUITI
UREWERA 4 TAUPO
Lake Taupo Taumarunui 5 Turangi New Plymouth WAIROA
Inglewood National 6 7 Park Village Mount Ruapehu TONGARIRO Straford
4. Hamilton Gardens Guided tours of the internationally award-winning gardens www.hamiltongardens.co.nz 5. Zealong Tea Estate Tours and high tea at NZ’s only tea plantation 6. Sanctuary Mountain 7. Lake District 8 www.zealong.co.nz Maungatautari Adventures Guided tours through the Cycling tours and glowworm spectacular wildlife reserve kayak tours 9 www.sanctuarymountain.co.nz www.lakedistrictadventures.co.nz
10. Raglan Kayak & Paddleboard 10 Kayak tours around Raglan harbour www.raglankayak.co.nz
8. Nature & Nosh Hiking tours with local food experiences www.natureandnosh.co.nz 9. Helicorp Luxury helicopter transfers and scenic flights www.helicorp.co.nz
• Novotel Tainui Hamilton • Lakeview Lodge Karapiro Top • Distinction Hamilton Hotel • Venture Inn & Suites accommodation • Ibis Tainui Hamilton • Sudima Hamilton • The Henley Hotel • Rural Tours – Farm stay • Kelly Rd Cambridge accommodation in our region