Title: Cambridge Travel Guide: Best of Cambridge, Waikato Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Cambridge](https://expedia.co.uk/Cambridge-Hotels.d6034435.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Cambridge](https://expedia.co.uk/Cambridge-Holiday-Rentals.d6034435.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Cambridge](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Cambridge.d6034435.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Cambridge Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Cambridge.d6034435.Car-Hire-Guide)[Cambridge Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Cambridge.d6034435.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Cambridge Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Lake Karapiro on a beautiful sunny day, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6034435/e3132b31-14b7-445c-b29d-6f312e1188e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Aerial drone panoramic view over Cambridge, in the Waikato region of New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6034435/43f55528-87b3-4199-b2e4-892c2b41298c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Traffic over the Victoria Bridge crossing the Waikato River Cambridge, Waikato, New Zealand.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6034435/a7d98b21-4968-428b-b292-58633981a844.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Old Theater, Cambridge, Waikato, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6034435/1ad3a638-d5ff-4fd6-a3c3-87e9fe2a6141.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![0_AMYBKT](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6034435/11063cf1-90ee-4f34-995b-89e9192c9b87.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Cambridge Where to stay Things to do #### A visit to this tree-lined North Island town with its peaceful parks, boutique stores, cafés and scenic lakes is a pleasant day trip from Hamilton. Cambridge is a pretty town that has a calming effect on its visitors. Walk or cycle along the banks of the Waikato River, or try your hand at trout fishing in Lake Karapiro. Afterwards, browse the galleries and boutique stores along Victoria Street. There are more thrilling activities too, if you are afraid you may get bored.Just like its namesake in the United Kingdom, Cambridge has an elegant, distinctly English feel. Its tree-lined streets, Tudor-style houses and numerous well-tended parks and greens pay tribute to New Zealand’s colonial roots. At the many local horse farms dozens of champion thoroughbreds have been raised. While most of the horse riding here is for serious equestrians only, you can still organise trekking tours that will take you around the local area.Just 5 miles (8 kilometres) from the town centre, is the man-made Lake Karapiro. Formed when a dam was constructed for a power plant in 1947, the body of water is now a favourite recreational area for Cambridge residents. Rent a kayak and explore its boundaries, or if you visit in summer you can jump in for a refreshing dip.The central walkways along the Waikato River make for a pleasant stroll. If you feel like something a bit more exciting, jump aboard the Camjet, a V8-powered speedboat that takes you on a thrilling ride up the river towards the Karapiro Dam. If you’re a keen cyclist, make sure to explore the Waikato River trails. Over 60 miles (100 kilometres) of tracks take you past several lakes, and some vast expanses of countryside. The attractive town centre of Cambridge is almost entirely made up of locally owned boutique stores, so if you’re looking for presents or souvenirs this is a great place to shop. You won’t go hungry either, with more than 20 cafés and restaurants serving up a wide range of local and international delights. Cambridge is located 14 miles (23 kilometres) southeast of Hamilton and is easy to reach by car, with ample parking, and bus. ### Where to stay in Cambridge ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Leamington 5/5(1 area review) If you're spending some time in Leamington, Waikato River and Jubilee Gardens are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hamilton-Leamington.dx553248635976008645) - Top hotels in Cambridge - Top Holiday Rentals in Cambridge ![The Clements Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106550000/106542200/106542170/9cbe944b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Clements Hotel 68 Duke St Cambridge Waikato £121 31 Mar - 1 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Cambridge. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Cambridge Museum and Cambridge Farmers' ... 10/10 Exceptional! (98 reviews) A beautifully restored hotel with lovely rooms. The property is landscaped and has a great back yard with comfy chairs. Dinner was delicious and the staff warm and caring. Love the stay. Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=31%2F03%2F2026&endDate=01%2F04%2F2026&selected=106542170&PinnedHotelID=106542170&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6034435) ![Hidden Lake Hotel and Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29090000/29082000/29081973/967aec56_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hidden Lake Hotel and Apartments 34E Lake Street Cambridge Waikato £101 19 Apr - 20 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Cambridge. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (731 reviews) Clean modern great breakfast Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F04%2F2026&endDate=20%2F04%2F2026&selected=29081973&PinnedHotelID=29081973&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6034435) ![No1 Motels On Victoria](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9627400/9627316/869e44de_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### No1 Motels On Victoria 89 Victoria Street Cambridge £39 16 Apr - 17 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Cambridge. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a business centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 8/10 Very Good! (652 reviews) A compact room with all the amenities required. Clean and centrally located made for a comfortable stay. Would stay there again. 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Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cambridge-Hotels-Valmai-House-Cambridge.h120069411.Hotel-Information) ![Cambridge Coach House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4540000/4536100/4536076/74503136_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cambridge Coach House 3796 Cambridge Road Cambridge Stay at this business-friendly cottage in Cambridge. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Cambridge Farmers' Market ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (162 reviews) Friendly staff, nice room in general. Getting to the facility was difficult due to recent traffic changes. Despite instructions, I got lost almost every time returning to the room. Bed matress was very well worn, body indents present on each side, probably time for a refresh. Pillows were flat. Large ... 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