Food Scene
Portofino
237 Victoria StAlways great food & service
Great tasting plates to share... other guests have recommended it.
17 locals recommend
Mr. Pickles Bar & Eatery
298 Victoria StGreat tasting plates to share... other guests have recommended it.
Palate Restaurant
346 Alma StAward winning restaurant
Fastlane Fitness
800 Victoria StOpen for breakfast til 5pm, right next door to us.
Lovely healthy food.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great restaurant, lovely garden bar, usually live background music... cheap $5 pizza lunches on lazy Sundays.
6 locals recommend
The Helm Bar & Kitchen
22 Ulster StGreat restaurant, lovely garden bar, usually live background music... cheap $5 pizza lunches on lazy Sundays.
Lots of choices for food and entertainment in one spot, has The Confinement Room, Ten pin bowling and of course gambling.
28 locals recommend
SKYCITY Hamilton
346 Victoria StLots of choices for food and entertainment in one spot, has The Confinement Room, Ten pin bowling and of course gambling.
The Bank Bar & Brasserie
117 Victoria StRestaurant and bar,,, casual.
Cheap lunches.
Wonder Horse
236 Victoria StQuality drinks and service for discerning people.
Craft Hamilton
15 Hood StCraft beer & cides, cool relaxed vibe.
Entertainment & Activities
Hamilton Zoo
183 Brymer RdClose to Hamilton, a great day out.
Brewery tours,,,discover the brewing process with a few surprises on the way!
29 locals recommend
Good George Brewing & Dining Hall
32A Somerset StBrewery tours,,,discover the brewing process with a few surprises on the way!
Extreme Edge Hamilton
90 Greenwood StExcellent indoor climbing facility
4 km walk around the lake... Veranda Cafe... just a pretty place to be.
53 locals recommend
Hamilton Lake
4 km walk around the lake... Veranda Cafe... just a pretty place to be.
Such a fun and memorable thing to do... a hot air balloon ride... float above the city and take in the views of our beautiful river and lake and surrounding countryside.
Unforgettable!
Kiwi Balloon Company
15 Hastings PlaceSuch a fun and memorable thing to do... a hot air balloon ride... float above the city and take in the views of our beautiful river and lake and surrounding countryside.
Unforgettable!
Parks & Nature
Hamilton Gardens
World renown themed gardens... amazingly still free to visit! Cafe overlooking Turtle lake within the gardens.
84 locals recommend
Hamilton Gardens station
World renown themed gardens... amazingly still free to visit! Cafe overlooking Turtle lake within the gardens.
Bridal Veil Falls
Kawhia RoadBeautiful walk through bush to see the gorgeous waterfall.
Small nature walks, (lovely cool forest walk) or you can climb the mountain if you are more energised.
32 locals recommend
Pirongia Mountain
Small nature walks, (lovely cool forest walk) or you can climb the mountain if you are more energised.
Taitua Arboretum, Wallace Road Entrance
Deliightful walk... just lovely in the Autumn.
Shopping
Every 3rd Saturday of month...this market is just all round fantastic.... handcrafted wares and great food and coffee.
8-1pm.
Tamahere Market
Every 3rd Saturday of month...this market is just all round fantastic.... handcrafted wares and great food and coffee.
8-1pm.
Centre Place
501 Victoria St10 minute walk, usual shops and eateries. Also movie theatres.
Casabella Lane
Quaint little lane not far away... shops and cafes.
Huge shopping mall... free parking. Everything you could need is there including a restaurant and bar, cafes, food court, movies, etc.
59 locals recommend
The Base
Wairere DriveHuge shopping mall... free parking. Everything you could need is there including a restaurant and bar, cafes, food court, movies, etc.
Sightseeing
60 cars of yesteryear, memorabilia, pin ball machines and Jukebox Diner
13 locals recommend
Classics Museum
11 Railside Pl60 cars of yesteryear, memorabilia, pin ball machines and Jukebox Diner
Such a quaint, laid back wee town... good shopping and places to eat. You can learn to surf, paddleboard, kayak or take a local tour or a boat charter.
29 locals recommend
Raglan
Such a quaint, laid back wee town... good shopping and places to eat. You can learn to surf, paddleboard, kayak or take a local tour or a boat charter.
Arts & Culture
Waikato Museum
1 Grantham StExcellent to visit for local and NZ history... also arts.