Ngaruawahia (population 4940), headquarters of the M膩ori King movement, is 19km north of Hamilton on SH1. The impressive fences of Turangawaewae Marae maintain the privacy of this important place, but twice a year visitors are welcomed. Regatta Day is held in mid-March, with waka (canoe) races and all manner of M膩ori cultural activities. For a week from 15 August the marae is open to celebrate Koroniehana, the anniversary of the coronation of the current king, Tuheitia.
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The excellent Waikato Museum has several main areas: an art gallery; interactive science galleries; a Waikato River exhibition; and Tainui galleries鈥
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Spread over 50 hectares southeast of the city centre, Hamilton Gardens incorporates a large park, a cafe, a restaurant, and extravagant themed and鈥
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Te Awamutu Museum has a superb collection of M膩ori taonga (treasures) and an excellent display on the Waikato War. The highlight is the revered Te Uenuku 鈥
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Bush-covered walkways run along both sides of the river and provide the city鈥檚 green belt. Jogging paths continue to the boardwalk circling Lake Rotoroa,鈥
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One of Hamilton鈥檚 more unusual public artworks is a life-sized statue of Rocky Horror Picture Show writer Richard O鈥橞rien, aka Riff Raff, the time-warping鈥
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A community hub, the Old School Arts Centre has changing exhibitions and workshops, including weaving, carving, yoga and storytelling. Movies screen here鈥
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Apart from its Spanish Mission town clock, Jubilee Gardens is a wholehearted tribute to the 鈥榤other country'. A British lion guards the cenotaph, with a鈥
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Travel back through time amid this collection of more than 100 classic cars from the first half of the 20th century. Even if you鈥檙e not a motorhead, you鈥
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About 26km north of Hamilton on SH1 is Taupiri (287m), the sacred mountain of the Tainui people. You鈥檒l recognise it by the cemetery on its slopes and the鈥
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Interesting tours learning about the only tea plantation in NZ, located around 10km northeast of Hamilton. Delicious high-tea experiences offering tea鈥
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Hamilton Zoo houses 500-plus species including wily and curious chimpanzees. Guided-tour options include Face2Face opportunities to go behind the scenes鈥
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Travel back through time amid this collection of more than 100 classic cars from the first half of the 20th century. Even if you鈥檙e not a motorhead, you鈥
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Explore this laneway with good restaurants and cafes and interesting shopping. To the right of the lane, a recently developed outdoor area has good views鈥
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One of Hamilton鈥檚 more unusual public artworks is a life-sized statue of Rocky Horror Picture Show writer Richard O鈥橞rien, aka Riff Raff, the time-warping鈥
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This contemporary gallery and gift shop is housed in a grand former post office. It focuses on the best of local art: paintings, glass, prints, textiles鈥
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Bush-covered walkways run along both sides of the river and provide the city鈥檚 green belt. Jogging paths continue to the boardwalk circling Lake Rotoroa,鈥