| CITY OVERVIEW
Stay in Hamilton
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Hamilton is famed as New Zealand's largest inland city.
Although not as well known as North Island rivals
Auckland and Wellington, Hamilton has several attractions worth visiting. The Waitamo Caves,
which are famous for their gloworms and Lake Rotorua, which is the
region's most popular spot for yachting and swimming, are two of the most
popular tourist attractions on the North Island.
One of the most popular events held throughout the year is the Summer Festival in Hamilton Gardens, which is located alongside the Waikato River, which flows through the centre of Hamilton. The Festival - held in February - hosts several concerts, plays and opera events throughout the month. Another Festival that is famous in New Zealand is the Hot Air Balloon Festival, which is held in April each year. |
| GETTING THERE
Fly to Hamilton From USA
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The Waikato Regional Airport is 15km south of Hamilton and is accessible to the Centre by shuttles and taxis that operate between the Airport and the City Centre. Regular Tranz Rail services are also provided from Auckland. Hamilton's public transport system is bus-based (Busit) and gets you to most of attractions within the City. |
| SUPER
12 RUGBY
WAIKATO CHIEFS Ticket information through Waikato Chiefs
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The Waikato Chiefs have had a relatively chequered history in the Super 12 competition, once vying closely with the Hurricanes as having the least successful record for a New Zealand side. However, the Chiefs made their first semi-final series in 2004, bowing out to eventual winners the ACT Brumbies. |
| WAIKATO STADIUM |
Formerly known as Rugby Park, Waikato Stadium is located just to the north of the City Centre off Tristram Street and Mill Street. Rugby Park was redeveloped into a largely all-seated stadium that has a current capacity of just over 27,000 people. From the City Centre, just walk north along Tristram Street until you reach the ground entrance. |
| WESTPAC TRUST CRICKET GROUND | Westpac Trust Cricket Ground, formerly Seddon Park and Trustbank Park, hosts cricket international matches involving New Zealand and is located within walking distance of the City Centre. |
| HORSE
RACING
TE RAPA RACECOURSE Tickets available at Course |
Te Rapa Racecourse is the home of New Zealand’s richest race – the Super Bonus Classique in February, as well as the Waikato Draught Sprint and the International Stakes. It is located in Minogue Park off Te Rapa Road, which is some 7km north-east of the City Centre. From the Hamilton Transport Centre (Bryce Street between Anglesea and Tristram), take Bus Route 18 (Te Rapa) and get off at the Vardon Road stop, which is adjacent to the Racecourse entrance. |
