Why go
- City in Waikato, New Zealand.
- Served by Raglan Aerodrome (RAG).
History
Hamilton, also known colloquially as The Tron, is an inland city in the North Island of New Zealand. Located on the banks of the Waikato River, it is the seat and most populous city of the Waikato region. With a territorial population of 192,100, it is the country's fourth-most populous city. Encompassing a land area of about 110 km2 (42 sq mi), Hamilton is part of the wider Hamilton Urban Area. In 2020, Hamilton was named the most beautiful large city in New Zealand. Hamilton is now considered the fastest growing city in the country.
Where to stay
27 Lorne Street, Melville, Hamilton 3206, New Zealand · argenthamilton.co.nz
450 Tristram Street, Whitiora, Hamilton 3200, New Zealand · parkviewmotorlodge.co.nz
47 Kahikatea Drive, Melville, Hamilton 3206, New Zealand · astramotorlodge.co.nz
18 Alma Street, Hamilton Central, Hamilton 3204, New Zealand · all.accor.com
231 Ulster Street, Whitiora, Hamilton 3200, New Zealand · camelotonulster.co.nz
23 Clarence Street, Hamilton Central, Hamilton 3204, New Zealand · venturainns.co.nz
16 Thackeray Street, Hamilton Lake, Hamilton 3204, New Zealand · ashwoodmanor.co.nz
51 London Street, Hamilton Central, Hamilton 3204, New Zealand · questapartments.co.nz
100 Garnett Avenue, Te Rapa, Hamilton 3241, New Zealand · distinctionhotelshamilton.co.nz
14 Ruakura Road, Hamilton East, Hamilton 3216, New Zealand · hamiltoncityholidaypark.co.nz
43 Ward Street, Hamilton Central, Hamilton 3204, New Zealand · questonward.co.nz
299 Ulster Street, Hamilton 3200, New Zealand · hygate.co.nz
140 Ulster Street, Whitiora, Hamilton 3200, New Zealand · microtel.co.nz
287 Victoria Street, Hamilton Central, Hamilton 3204, New Zealand · wyndhamhotels.com
846 Victoria Street, Hamilton Central, Hamilton 3204, New Zealand · backpackerscentral.co.nz
92 Ulster Street, Whitiora, Hamilton 3200, New Zealand
222 Ulster Street, Whitiora, Hamilton 3200, New Zealand · abbotshamilton.co.nz
237 Victoria Street, Hamilton Central, Hamilton 3204, New Zealand · vrhotels.co.nz
209 Grey Street, Hamilton East, Hamilton 3216, New Zealand · aspenmanor.co.nz
230 Ulster Street, Whitiora, Hamilton 3200, New Zealand
200 Ulster Street, Whitiora, Hamilton 3200, New Zealand
298 Ulster Street, Whitiora, Hamilton 3200, New Zealand · autolodgemotel.co.nz
23 Thackeray Street, Hamilton 3204, New Zealand · colonialcitymotel.com
36 Liverpool Street, Hamilton Central, Hamilton 3204, New Zealand · angleseamotel.com
88 Knighton Road, Hillcrest, Hamilton 3216, New Zealand · unimotel.co.nz
174 Ulster Street, Whitiora, Hamilton 3200, New Zealand · cedarlodge.co.nz
Indoor
Restaurants & places to go
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 06:00-21:00; Sa-Su 07:00-18:00 Features: takeaway · 70 Boundary Road · coffeeculture.co.nz
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-We 11:00-23:00; Th 11:00-00:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-01:00; Su 11:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · dominos.co.nz
Chicken, Portuguese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00; PH 11:00-22:00 · Shop S102A The Base Parade, 3200 · nandos.co.nz
Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-18:00 · 130 Ward Street, Hamilton, 3204 · stpierres.co.nz
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-We 08:00-21:00; Th-Sa 08:00-04:00 Features: takeaway · 159 Victoria Street, Hamilton, 3204 · subway.co.nz
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 231 Peachgrove Road, Hamilton, 3214 · mcdonalds.co.nz
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 11:30-15:30, 17:00-22:00; Mo 12:00-21:30 · balasindianfood.co.nz
South African, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 16:30-21:30 · 803 Victoria Street, Hamilton, 3204 · bushfirebarandgrill.co.nz
Ice Cream, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 Features: vegan options, air conditioning · 300a Grey Street, Hamilton · duckislandicecream.co.nz
European, Tapas, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-22:00; Sa 11:30-22:00; Su off; PH off Features: step-free access · 17 Grantham Street, Hamilton, 3204 · gothenburg.co.nz
Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Th-Tu 11:00-15:00, 17:30-22:00 · 303 Victoria Street, Hamilton, 3204 · masterhouse.co.nz
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-We 17:00-21:00+; Th-Su 11:30-21:00+ · 237 Victoria Street, Hamilton, 3204 · portofino.co.nz
Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-21:00+ · 13 Lynden Court, 3210 · smithandmckenzie.co.nz
Korean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo 17:00-22:00; Tu-Su 12:00-15:00,17:00-22:00 · 161 Victoria Street, Hamilton, 3204 · tongkun.co.nz
Brazilian, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo off; Su off; Tu-Sa 17:00-21:00+ · 29 Hood Street, Hamilton, 3204 · tudobem.nz
Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:30-15:00, 17:00-20:30; Sa-Su 11:00-20:30 · 337 Victoria Street, Hamilton, 3204 · nua.nz
International, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo 18:00-23:00; Tu 18:00-23:00; We 18:00-23:00; Th 18:00-23:00; Fr 18:00-23:00; Sa 18:00-11:00 · 14 Anzac Parade,… · chimchooree.co.nz
Taiwanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-19:30 · 122 Silverdale Road, Hamilton, 3216 · facebook.com
Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Mo 11:00-20:30 · 711 Victoria Street, Hamilton, 3204 · edojapanese-online.co.nz
Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:30-15:00,17:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-15:00,17:00-22:00 · 211 Victoria Street, Hamilton, 3204 · elmexicanozapata.co.nz
Asian, Bubble Tea, Burger, Mexican, Oriental, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 11:30-22:00; Mo 16:00-22:00 Features: vegan options · 3/1 Vesty Avenue, 3216 · gardentogourmet.co.nz
Cafe, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-14:30, Sa 08:30-14:30, Su 09:00-14:30 Features: outdoor seating · thekirkcafe.co.nz
Buffet, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-15:00,17:00-22:00 · 563 Victoria Street, Hamilton, 3204 · valentines.co.nz
Pita, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-20:00 Features: takeaway · 109 Thomas Road
Noodle, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 238 Peachgrove Road, Hamilton · noodlecanteen.co.nz
Filipino, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo off; Tu 08:30-14:00; We, Th 08:30-20:00; Fr 08:30-14:00; Sa 09:00-20:00; Su 11:00-18:00 · 3 Keddell Street, Hamilton,…
English Tea, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-17:00 · 495 Gordonton Road, Hamilton, 3281 · zealong.com
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Opening hours: Tu-Su 11:30-20:30 · 120 Silverdale Road, Hamilton, 3216 · silverdaletakeaways.co.nz
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-11:00, 11:30-14:00, 17:00-21:00+; Sa-Su 08:00-11:00, 11:30-15:00, 17:00-21:00+ · 11 Davison Road, 3286 · camarosa.co.nz
Kebab, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-21:00 · 12/560 Te Rapa Road, Hamilton, 3200
Bubble Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-22:30
Arab, Asian, Grill, Indian, International, Lebanese, Persian, Restaurant · Arab/Asian restaurant · 3216 · aladdinscuisine.co.nz
Mongolian, Restaurant · Mongolian restaurant · 195 Victoria Street, Hamilton, 3204 · gengys.co.nz
Fries, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Turkish, Restaurant · Turkish restaurant · 379-381 Grey Street, Hamilton, 3216 · babaganush.co.nz
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:30-20:00; Su 11:30-19:00 · 38 Lake Road, Hamilton, 3204
Tapas, Restaurant · Tapas restaurant · 475 Grey Street · theclarence.co.nz
Pie, Fast Food · Pie fast food · jesters-pies.co.nz
Mediterranean, Fast Food · Mediterranean fast food
Vietnamese, Fast Food · Vietnamese fast food
Middle Eastern, Fast Food · Middle Eastern fast food
Sichuan, Restaurant · Sichuan restaurant · Collingwood Street, Hamilton
French, Restaurant · French restaurant · 113 Alexandra Street
Philippine, Restaurant · Philippine restaurant · 7 Collingwood Street, Hamilton
Teahouse, Cafe · Teahouse cafe · 242 Victoria Street, Hamilton, 3204
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Airports
Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) 10 km to the centre
Hamilton, WKO, NZ — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Air New Zealand) · direct flights to 4 destinations incl. Auckland, Christchurch, Palmerston North, Wellington (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 4 direct destinations
- Air New Zealand NZ (BEH, ATR 72, Dash 8-300) · 4 routes: Auckland*, Christchurch*, Palmerston North*, Wellington*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Raglan Aerodrome (RAG) 38 km to the centre
Raglan, WKO, NZ — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Te Kowhai Airfield 12 km to the centre
Te Kowhai, WKO, NZ
Limestone Downs Airport 59 km to the centre
Limestone Downs, WKO, NZ
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
October – March
The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.
Shoulder season
April – May, September
Milder and quieter, with better value.
Worth avoiding
June – August
The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Raglan Aerodrome (RAG); 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: HLZ has direct flights to 4 destinations on 1 airline (incl. Auckland, Christchurch, Palmerston North, Wellington).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Hamilton, New Zealand. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Bus · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Tours & experiences
Sightseeing