Hamilton is a fast-growing metropolitan city situated on the banks of the mighty Waikato River. The city’s rich cultural mix and vibrant centre makes it a perfect place to experience the friendly Kiwi lifestyle. The café and bar scene is making a name for itself and Hamilton is also rapidly gaining a reputation as a destination for world-class international, national and local events.
Culturally, the city has a thriving artistic community and the distinctive Waikato Museum features a diverse range of art, interactive and historical exhibitions. A world of retail also awaits, from high-street fashion and funky local designers to quirky gift stores, boutique galleries and art studios.
Hamilton's close proximity to other central north island hot-spots makes it the perfect base for taking day trips to the rugged west coast beach of Raglan, secluded east coastal townships of the Coromandel, picturesque snow capped terrains of Mount Ruapehu, adventure underground caving at Waitomo and trout fishing on NZ's largest lake in Taupo.











