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Hamilton
Tourist information - Hamilton
New Zealand's fourth largest metropolitan area and largest inland city, Hamilton is the perfect central place to launch any visit to the Waikato. You’ll find a complete range of accommodation options from boutique Bed & Breakfasts to the 4-Star Novotel Tainui Hamilton Hotel.
Stroll through an abundance of shops and enjoy lunch or dinner at one of the trendy cafes or restaurants in the city’s historic Southend. The Southend is where you'll find the Waikato Museum of Art & History, featuring excellent exhibits on contemporary art, local culture and Maori heritage. Next door is ArtsPost which regularly hosts exhibitions from talented local artists.
Hamilton is host to major international events including the annual National Agricultural Fieldays, and the Hot Air Balloon Fiesta. Visitors can enjoy a ride on the MV Waipa Delta Paddleboat, visit the spectacular Hamilton Gardens and see the Southern Hemisphere’s largest freeflight Aviary at Hamilton Zoo & Freeflight Sanctuary.
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