Tauwhare 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

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

FMG Stadium Waikato

Catch an event at FMG Stadium Waikato during your trip to Hamilton. Visit the area's spas or amble around its riverfront.

FMG Stadium 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
Romantic tour in Hamilton

Romantic tour in Hamilton

£396
per traveller
Romantic tour in Hamilton
Raglan: Sunset Canyoning Tour and Glowworm Experience

Raglan: Sunset Canyoning Tour and Glowworm Experience

£66
per adult
Raglan: Sunset Canyoning Tour and Glowworm Experience
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 Tauwhare

VR Hamilton

VR Hamilton

4 out of 5
237 Victoria Street, Hamilton
The price is £35 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
£35
2 Sept - 3 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
The price is £58 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
£58
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Hamilton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,002 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 £133 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
£133
23 Aug - 24 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! (999 reviews)
"Always a great stay, with friendly service and great facilities."

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025

Novotel Tainui Hamilton
Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park

Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park

2.5 out of 5
257 Okauia Springs Road, Okauia
The price is £41 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
£41
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf holiday park in Okauia. Enjoy free parking, 3 outdoor pools and hot springs on-site. Our guests praise the pool and the clean rooms in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (477 reviews)
"Had a kitchenette cabin, was nearly put off booking by needing to bring bedding, however once we arrived the pools were amazing which outweighed all else. Also paid extra for our family to use the private pool, such a great space. Will be back with golf clubs and walking shoes for the waterfall track ..."

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2025

Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park
Microtel Lodge

Microtel Lodge

2 out of 5
140 Ulster St, Hamilton, Waikato
The price is £32 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
£32
29 Aug - 30 Aug
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
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

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Other neighbourhoods around Tauwhare

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Hillcrest

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Hillcrest and surrounding area, you can visit Hamilton Gardens and Globox Arena.

Hillcrest
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Peacocke

Peacocke might not have many top sights, but Hamilton Gardens and SkyCity Hamilton are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Peacocke
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Chartwell

Chartwell might not have many top sights, but Globox Arena and Claudelands Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Chartwell
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Claudelands

While visiting Claudelands, you might make a stop by sights like Globox Arena and Claudelands Park.

Claudelands
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Hamilton East

While visiting Hamilton East, you might make a stop by sights like Hamilton Gardens and Waikato River.

Hamilton East
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Fairfield

Fairfield might not have many top sights, but Globox Arena and Claudelands Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Fairfield

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