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FMG STADIUM WAIKATO NAMED NEW ZEALAND'S 'BEST VENUE'
Hamilton’s FMG Stadium Waikato was crowned ‘Best Venue’ at the 2018 New Zealand Events Association (NZEA) Awards
30 locals recommend
Waikato Stadium
128 Seddon RdFMG STADIUM WAIKATO NAMED NEW ZEALAND'S 'BEST VENUE'
Hamilton’s FMG Stadium Waikato was crowned ‘Best Venue’ at the 2018 New Zealand Events Association (NZEA) Awards
Sightseeing
VISIT HAMILTON GARDENS
Entry to the Gardens is free and the enclosed gardens are open from 7:30am every day.
GUIDED TOURS
Weekly guided tours on Tuesday and Thursdays. Also, pre-booked tours are available for groups. Guided Tours
HAMILTON GARDENS CAFE
The Hamilton Gardens Cafe overlooks Turtle Lake and is open all-year for coffee and meals.
WAIKATO RIVER EXPLORER
Explore the Waikato River with a cruise on a fully-licensed floating café. Hourly departures from the River Jetty. One-way ferry trips also available to and from the city.
193 locals recommend
Hamilton Gardens
VISIT HAMILTON GARDENS
Entry to the Gardens is free and the enclosed gardens are open from 7:30am every day.
GUIDED TOURS
Weekly guided tours on Tuesday and Thursdays. Also, pre-booked tours are available for groups. Guided Tours
HAMILTON GARDENS CAFE
The Hamilton Gardens Cafe overlooks Turtle Lake and is open all-year for coffee and meals.
WAIKATO RIVER EXPLORER
Explore the Waikato River with a cruise on a fully-licensed floating café. Hourly departures from the River Jetty. One-way ferry trips also available to and from the city.
Mystery Creek Events Centre
125 Mystery Creek RdHamilton Zoo
183 Brymer RdRaglan
Waikato Expressway Cycle Path
Waitomo Glowworm Caves
39 Waitomo Village RdHobbiton Movie Set station
501 Buckland RdShopping
As the only hybrid shopping complex in NZ and home of Hoyts Flagship Cinema featuring the largest silver screen in the country, a visit to this award winning centre is a must.
Te AWA's striking architecture, designed in line with Waikato Tainui's cultural history, is a part of what sets this International Shopping Centre Award winning centre apart from any other centre in Australiasia.
With Hamilton's largest selection fashion and major brands including Farmers, Hamilton's largest Witchery, Dejcuba, Novo Shoes, Forever New and more.
With over 3,000 freecarparks, no purchase required and with such a huge selection of stores, over 190 at The Base who could not have fun shopping here.
59 locals recommend
The Base
Wairere DriveAs the only hybrid shopping complex in NZ and home of Hoyts Flagship Cinema featuring the largest silver screen in the country, a visit to this award winning centre is a must.
Te AWA's striking architecture, designed in line with Waikato Tainui's cultural history, is a part of what sets this International Shopping Centre Award winning centre apart from any other centre in Australiasia.
With Hamilton's largest selection fashion and major brands including Farmers, Hamilton's largest Witchery, Dejcuba, Novo Shoes, Forever New and more.
With over 3,000 freecarparks, no purchase required and with such a huge selection of stores, over 190 at The Base who could not have fun shopping here.
Activity
Waterworld
Garnett Avenue