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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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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.

Getting around Hamilton

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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Flight deals to Hamilton

Los Angeles (LAX) to
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San Francisco (SFO) to
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$2,741 - $2,741
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Seattle (SEA) to
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$2,198 - $2,198
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Interesting information about Hamilton

Avg temperature for this monthHamilton57.2 °FSource: World Weather Online
Avg monthly rainfall inHamilton4.67 inSource: World Weather Online
Currency exchange rate inHamilton$1.00 = $0.74Source: Open Exchange Rates
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More useful information about Hamilton

  • Meat, wool, and dairy are the country's biggest businesses, but tourism is growing.
  • Once your last minute flight to New Zealand arrives, take in some hiking, rafting, and swim with the dolphins.
  • Rotorua is a geothermal area with several geysers including the spectacular 20-metre Pohutu geyser at Whakarewarewa.
  • Larnach Castle is New Zealand’s only castle and Dunedin’s top visitor attraction.
  • Kapiti Island is home to a nature reserve that protects some of the rarest birds in the world.
  • Praised by some of the best sommeliers, New Zealand wines are revered around the world.
  • If you are booking a one way flight to New Zealand, prepare for the South Island's cold winters.
  • Travelers booking direct flights to New Zealand can dine on plenty of fresh seafood once they arrive.

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How much do things cost in Hamilton?

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter) $2.47
Bottle of local beer (0.5 liter) $3.48
Local draught beer (0.5 liter) $5.96
Bottle of wine $14.17
Gasoline $6.16
Imported beer (0.33 liter bottle) $3.73
1 bedroom apartment downtown $815.19
1 gallon of milk $8.73
One-way ticket (local transport) $2.24
1 mile taxi journey $3.59
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