Forest Lake Travel Guide

Hamilton

Popular places to visit

Hamilton Gardens

Hamilton Gardens

From the peaceful Japanese Zen Garden to the explosion of color in the Indian Char Bagh Garden, anyone who loves nature will enjoy this man-made paradise.

Hamilton Gardens
Hamilton Central Business District

Hamilton Central Business District

Hamilton Central Business District is just one of the places to see in Hamilton, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the riverfront or visit the casinos in the area.

Hamilton Central Business District

Waterworld

You can take time to visit Waterworld during your travels to Hamilton. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its spas.

Waterworld

SkyCity Hamilton

Why not roll the dice with a visit to SkyCity Hamilton during your visit to Hamilton? Visit the area's spas or amble around its riverfront.

SkyCity Hamilton

Waikato Hospital

If Waikato Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Hamilton.

Waikato Hospital

University of Waikato

Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Waikato during your travels in Hamilton. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its spas.

University of Waikato

Things to do

Escape Room Experience Lady Luna's Cottage of Mysteries

Escape Room Experience Lady Luna's Cottage of Mysteries

£13
per adult
Escape Room Experience Lady Luna's Cottage of Mysteries
Classic Alpaca Tour in New Zealand

Classic Alpaca Tour in New Zealand

£22
per adult
Classic Alpaca Tour in New Zealand
Raglan: Sunset Canyoning Tour and Glowworm Experience

Raglan: Sunset Canyoning Tour and Glowworm Experience

£66
per adult
Raglan: Sunset Canyoning Tour and Glowworm Experience
Romantic tour in Hamilton

Romantic tour in Hamilton

£396
per traveller
Romantic tour in Hamilton
Waitomo Glow Worm Caves

Small-Group Hobbiton and Waitomo Day Tour with Lunch from Auckland

£211
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Small-Group Hobbiton and Waitomo Day Tour with Lunch from Auckland
Native Tuatara at Sanctuary Mountain

Sanctuary Mountain (Mt Maungatautari) & Waitomo Luxury Day tour from Auckland

£286
per adult
Sanctuary Mountain (Mt Maungatautari) & Waitomo Luxury Day tour from Auckland
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Top hotels in Forest Lake

VR Hamilton

VR Hamilton

4 out of 5
237 Victoria Street, Hamilton
The price is £35 per night from 11 Sept to 12 Sept
£35
11 Sept - 12 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Hamilton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
6.4/10 (1,000 reviews)
"Right in the centre of town"

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

VR Hamilton
Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center

Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center

3.5 out of 5
287 Victoria Street, Hamilton
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £57 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£57
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Hamilton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
Excellent!
"Nice big clean rooms and staff were extremely helpful. We had booked a board room for a bit of a get together and this was all taken care of very smoothly."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center
Novotel Tainui Hamilton

Novotel Tainui Hamilton

4.5 out of 5
7 Alma Street, Hamilton
The price is £132 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
£132
29 Aug - 30 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Hamilton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (998 reviews)
"Always a great stay, with friendly service and great facilities."

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025

Novotel Tainui Hamilton
Microtel Lodge

Microtel Lodge

2 out of 5
140 Ulster St, Hamilton, Waikato
The price is £31 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
£31
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Hamilton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Whitiora Bible Church and FMG Stadium Waikato are ...
7.2/10 Good! (13 reviews)
"Happy to have a affordable hotel in the area. Need to be careful of those posts when driving. Easy to crash into them :-( I did crash !!! Would have been good to have some sort of hooks to hang jackets and stuff in the room."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

Microtel Lodge
Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge

Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge

4 out of 5
16 Thackeray Street, Hamilton
The price is £52 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
£52
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star motel in Hamilton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions ArtsPost and Waikato Museum of Art and History ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (733 reviews)
"My friend stayed there. I couldn't make. She wasnt treated well. Initially they refused to give her room key. Even after phone conversation with me"

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025

Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge
Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton

Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton

4 out of 5
23 Clarence Street, Hamilton
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £66 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£66
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Hamilton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"It's comfortable, will likely to stay again"

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2025

Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton
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Other neighbourhoods around Forest Lake

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Maeroa

While there might not be top attractions in Maeroa, you can explore the larger area and discover places like FMG Stadium Waikato and Waterworld.

Maeroa
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Beerescourt

While Beerescourt isn't home to many top sights, Waterworld and FMG Stadium Waikato are some notable places to visit nearby.

Beerescourt
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Whitiora

If you're spending some time in Whitiora, Whitiora Bible Church and Prodrive Golf are top sights worth seeing.

Whitiora
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Nawton

When in Nawton, you can plan a visit to Hamilton Zoo and FMG Stadium Waikato, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Nawton
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Te Rapa

Get to know Te Rapa by checking out its spas, restaurants and shopping. Consider a visit to nearby sights like Waterworld or Hamilton Zoo during your time in the area.

Te Rapa
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Frankton

4/5(1 area review)

While visiting Frankton, you might make a stop by sights like FMG Stadium Waikato and Seddon Park.

Frankton

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