Liz And Martyn’s guidebook
Food scene
Delicious fresh summer & autumn berries. Frozen berries and real fruit ice cream all year round
Berryfresh
1972 Te Rahu RdDelicious fresh summer & autumn berries. Frozen berries and real fruit ice cream all year round
Amazing aged cuts for the BBQ and beautiful pate and cheese deli for picnic lunches
Expleo Butcher Shop
51 Mahoe StAmazing aged cuts for the BBQ and beautiful pate and cheese deli for picnic lunches
Cosana Restaurant
221 Mahoe StNew restaurant with Asian and African flavours
Fahrenheit
13 Roche StGood quality kiwi food
Viands Bakery
80 Lyon StAward winning pies on route to Waitomo
Blueberry Country
397 Jary RdPick your own delicious blueberries, 5 min drive, yummy cafe, icecreams Dec- April
Sightseeing
Waitomo
Hobbiton Movie Set station
501 Buckland Rdthis is our favourite place to take visitors awesome kids playground and something for everyone
193 locals recommend
Hamilton Gardens
this is our favourite place to take visitors awesome kids playground and something for everyone
Amazing surf beach, cool local organic & art shops, fishing, paddling, chips on the beach, kids swimming in estuary, black sand.
29 locals recommend
Raglan
Amazing surf beach, cool local organic & art shops, fishing, paddling, chips on the beach, kids swimming in estuary, black sand.
Tree Church
119 West RdA very unique place, 10 mins drive to Ohaupo.
Hamilton Lake Domain
Ruakiwi RoadDestination play ground. Lake stroll. Free
Adventure
Waitomo Caves Zipline Park
24 Te Anga RdBrand new zip line over Waitomo lime stone valley
Kawhia Hot Water Beach
3331 Te Puia RdDig your own hot water pools on the beach
The Boatshed Karapiro
21 Amber LnKayak hire and evening glowworm trips on the river
Lake Karapiro
Watersports
Hamilton Lake
Great destination playground, lake walk and picnic area with cafe.
Rainy Day Activities for Families
Extreme Edge Hamilton
90 Greenwood StClip and climb for kids and adults
Te Awamutu Space Centre
5 Whitmore StGreat 3D visual planetary exploration and quirky space collection.
SKYCITY Hamilton
346 Victoria StTen pin bowling & pizza deals for the family
Regent Theatre
235 Alexandra StQuaint theater with loads of movie memorabilia
Te Awamutu Museum
55 Roche StHistory of local land wars and town development.
Te Awamutu Events Centre
3 Selwyn LnPools, hydroslide, sauna and gym.
Shopping
Ohaupo Antiques (Collectamania)
118 Great S RdNiche little cafe among the flowers. MUST SEE 'Platform' next door, affordable local art & gorgeous crafts & gifts. My favourite new shop! (& on the way to Waitomo).
The Hummingbird
54 Lyon StreetNiche little cafe among the flowers. MUST SEE 'Platform' next door, affordable local art & gorgeous crafts & gifts. My favourite new shop! (& on the way to Waitomo).
Walks
Flat 6km walk around scenic peat lake beneath Mt Pirongia. Very popular with friendly locals.
7 locals recommend
Lake Ngaroto
Flat 6km walk around scenic peat lake beneath Mt Pirongia. Very popular with friendly locals.
Short walk in ancient Kahikatea grove with canopy viewing platform. 5 mins away.
7 locals recommend
Yarndleys Bush
Ngaroto RoadShort walk in ancient Kahikatea grove with canopy viewing platform. 5 mins away.
Ecosanctuary contains wild kiwi, tuatara, kaka and many native bird. Best place for chance sighting of birdlife. Walks from 30 mins, 2h and 6h over the mountain.
41 locals recommend
Sanctuary Mountain
99 Tari RdEcosanctuary contains wild kiwi, tuatara, kaka and many native bird. Best place for chance sighting of birdlife. Walks from 30 mins, 2h and 6h over the mountain.
Pirongia Mountain
Various local walking tracks around the beautiful maunga.