Rachel And Carey’s guidebook
Food scene
A fantastic local restaurant offering a great line up in food.
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The Lookout Bar and Kitchen
60 Church RdA fantastic local restaurant offering a great line up in food.
A great place to visit either during the day or at night. A short 40 minute drive from Hamilton on call in on your way through to us. Tours to suit all budget. A must visit to see where the magic was made.
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Hobbiton Movie Set station
501 Buckland RdA great place to visit either during the day or at night. A short 40 minute drive from Hamilton on call in on your way through to us. Tours to suit all budget. A must visit to see where the magic was made.
Foundation Bar
1 Maahanga DriveWithout a doubt my favourite for fish and chips. Either eat in and watch the fishing taking place on the wharf or take away and head to the beach.
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The Wharf Kitchen and Bar
43 Rose StWithout a doubt my favourite for fish and chips. Either eat in and watch the fishing taking place on the wharf or take away and head to the beach.
Sightseeing
A fabulous place to explore the beautifully laid out themed gardens. Over the summer months take a picnic lunch or dinner to eat in one of the gardens.
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Hamilton Gardens
A fabulous place to explore the beautifully laid out themed gardens. Over the summer months take a picnic lunch or dinner to eat in one of the gardens.
Waitomo Glowworm Caves
39 Waitomo Village RdWaikato River Explorer
1 Hungerford CresThe Hakarimata Scenic Reserve is located 14km north-west of Hamilton, near Ngaruawahia. It is a great place to enjoy a walk or tramp through native bush, including kauri, in close proximity to Hamilton.
This is a good sharp training track for those wanting an offroad run with a challenge. Starting with the 1400 stairs that makes up the famous Hakarimata summit track then running down south along the Hakarimata rail trail then returning for a full loop along Waignaro Road.
The Hakarimata Summit track continues from the Waterworks Walk.
Follow the Waterworks Track to just before the dam where the track branches off to the right and climbs steeply up to meet the Hakarimata Walkway. The steps look foreboding, but the view at the top is well worth the effort. From the walkway junction, it is 5 mins to the right (north) to the summit (374 m above sea level). A new viewing tower provides 360o views of the surrounding countryside.
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Wanderweg zum Gipfel des Hakarimata
2 Brownlee AveThe Hakarimata Scenic Reserve is located 14km north-west of Hamilton, near Ngaruawahia. It is a great place to enjoy a walk or tramp through native bush, including kauri, in close proximity to Hamilton.
This is a good sharp training track for those wanting an offroad run with a challenge. Starting with the 1400 stairs that makes up the famous Hakarimata summit track then running down south along the Hakarimata rail trail then returning for a full loop along Waignaro Road.
The Hakarimata Summit track continues from the Waterworks Walk.
Follow the Waterworks Track to just before the dam where the track branches off to the right and climbs steeply up to meet the Hakarimata Walkway. The steps look foreboding, but the view at the top is well worth the effort. From the walkway junction, it is 5 mins to the right (north) to the summit (374 m above sea level). A new viewing tower provides 360o views of the surrounding countryside.
Whether you’re looking for world-class surf, stunning scenery, beautiful beaches, inspiring arts or simply a good old cup of coffee, Raglan has something for everyone.
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Raglan
Whether you’re looking for world-class surf, stunning scenery, beautiful beaches, inspiring arts or simply a good old cup of coffee, Raglan has something for everyone.
Walk to the top and down to the base of these spectacular 55 m falls. The track is to the top of the falls is suitable for wheelchairs and buggies.
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Bridal Veil Falls
Kawhia RoadWalk to the top and down to the base of these spectacular 55 m falls. The track is to the top of the falls is suitable for wheelchairs and buggies.
'The Otorohanga Kiwi House & Native Bird Park has been breeding Kiwi since 1971. The not-for-profit wildlife and conservation centre displays Kiwi birds all day in special nocturnal houses and breeds rare and endangered native New Zealand birds and reptiles. The family-friendly Park offers close up viewing of NZ's national bird, the Kiwi. The rare and iconic birds are housed in specialised nocturnal houses complete with burrow cameras. There are also ponds, wetland areas and walk-through aviaries, including a giant dome aviary. Open daily, except Christmas Day. All ticket sales are reinvested in the Park's wildlife & conservation work.'
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Otorohanga Kiwi House and Native Bird Park
20 Alex Telfer Dr'The Otorohanga Kiwi House & Native Bird Park has been breeding Kiwi since 1971. The not-for-profit wildlife and conservation centre displays Kiwi birds all day in special nocturnal houses and breeds rare and endangered native New Zealand birds and reptiles. The family-friendly Park offers close up viewing of NZ's national bird, the Kiwi. The rare and iconic birds are housed in specialised nocturnal houses complete with burrow cameras. There are also ponds, wetland areas and walk-through aviaries, including a giant dome aviary. Open daily, except Christmas Day. All ticket sales are reinvested in the Park's wildlife & conservation work.'
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Hamilton Gardens
Explore an enchanting world of secret gardens at Waikato's most visited tourist destination. The international award-winning Hamilton Gardens is unique; it tells "the story of gardens".
Hamilton Gardens is not a botanical garden. Instead, its concept acknowledges there is a story to tell about gardens, their development over time and across cultures, and their use. The concept has been compared to a museum, where each garden collection has historic integrity and provides a window into the story of civilisations, their arts, beliefs and lifestyles.