Cheap Flights to Hamilton, New Zealand, New Zealand from $2,007

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Can I fly to Hamilton, New Zealand right now?

There are currently restrictions on flights to Hamilton, New Zealand along with the rest of New Zealand. Before you book or search for flights, consider the following restrictions: Entry restrictions

New Zealand has restricted entry to all travelers with the exception of nationals of New Zealand (including Cook Islands, Niue, and Tokelau), residents and their family members, nationals of Australia ordinarily resident in New Zealand, Samoan and Tongan citizens making essential travel, travelers entering as essential health workers, other essential workers, New Zealand-based partners and dependent children (aged 19 years and under) of a work or student visa holder who is in New Zealand and humanitarian flights. Essential workers who are specifically agreed to by the New Zealand Government (see here for specific details).

Entry requirements

From January 15, all travelers arriving from the UK and US will be also be required to have a medical certificate with a negative COVID-19 PCR test result issued within 72 hours prior to departure.

Quarantine requirements

Travelers are subject to medical screening and quarantine for 14 days.

Transiting rules

Travelers are not allowed to transit with the exception of nationals and residents of New Zealand and nationals of Australia, travelers with a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) or transit visa issued by New Zealand. Transit is only allowed at Auckland (AKL) for maximum 24 hours. From June 19, transit will be open to all Cook Islanders and Cook Islands Permit Holders who have been present in New Zealand for at least 30 days and whose main purpose of travel is to return home, or to take up or resume employment.

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Airline crew must use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). Effective on November 3, travelers must have a voucher confirming their allocation to a place in managed isolation.

If you are looking to book a trip to Hamilton, New Zealand and are outside of the restricted areas, please take the proper precautions and stay informed about traveling during COVID-19.

What makes the city of Hamilton, situated on the country’s North Island, so attractive for the visitor is its modernity combined with ancient Maori culture. The city was built on the site of a collection of Maori villages and 20 minutes’ drive away is the town of Ngaruawahia, home to the King Movement of the Maoris. The Waikato Museum fields a collection of over 38,000 taonga or Maori objects. In the month of February, the Kawhia Kai annual festival of Maori food takes place, about one hours’ drive away.

The beautiful natural environment of the city converges in Hamilton Gardens, a public park situated between the bank of the Waikato River and State Highway 1. Visitors to the Gardens can enjoy a collection of over 23 themed areas with names like “herb garden” and “Victorian flower garden.” Hamilton Zoo, on Brymer Road in the suburb of Rotokauri, covers over 25 hectares and many of its exhibits are unique. Its aviary is one of the largest free-flight areas in the southern hemisphere, housing birds native to New Zealand. The Rainforest Walk includes primates from Asia, Africa and South America. Visitors to Hamilton can enjoy musical entertainment at the Founders Theater and at the Clarence Street Theater.

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Best Time to Fly to Hamilton, New Zealand

Hamilton has a moderate climate, with an average daily temperature of 65 degrees Fahrenheit in January and 48 degrees in July. This makes the city suitable for year-round visiting, with plenty of events taking place. The Festival One in January with performances of Christian music, takes place at the Mystery Creek Events Center. The National Agricultural Fieldays takes place at the same venue in June, and is an agricultural trade show that attracts over 115,000 visitors. The Couch Soup Festival of One-Act Plays in February will delight drama lovers, while in August, Hamilton plays host to titles that are part of the New Zealand International Film Festivals. The traveler can avail of the cheapest flights between February and June, when pupils return to all New Zealand state schools. Flight prices are highest from December to late January.

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Getting around Hamilton, New Zealand

These same services are available to the visitor throughout his stay, either to travel around the city or to tour one of the beautiful districts that surround it. Visitors can save money by opting for a shared ride with other passengers, or travel privately and pay the full fare. Within the city, there is an extensive bus network for local travel, and a network of cycle paths for traveling in the open air.

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