Hamilton Travel Guide
New Zealand
Hamilton is a city of 160,911 people in New Zealand’s Waikato region. It is inland rather than on the coast, making it a practical base for exploring the surrounding countryside and nearby west-coast beaches.
Most visitors arriving by air use Hamilton International Airport, which serves the city. The nearest named beaches are Wainamu Beach near Raglan, 37.7 kilometres away, and Ngarunui Beach, 39.5 kilometres away.
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Pays in NZD
Plug type Type I (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 111
Dial code +64
Tipping: Tipping is not customary in New Zealand, and service staff are generally paid a living wage. It is not expected, but a small gesture for exceptional service is always appreciated.
Best time to visit Hamilton
Jan
24°12Feb
24°11Mar
22°7Apr
20°12May
17°12Jun
15°11Jul
14°12Aug
14°11Sep
16°14Oct
18°14Nov
20°14Dec
23°12Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Hamilton
Wainamu Beach
37.7 km away
Ngarunui Beach
39.5 km away
Things to do in Hamilton
Seddon Park
cricket ground
0.5 km
SkyCity Hamilton
casino
0.4 km
The Meteor Theatre
theatre venue
0.9 km
Gower Park
park
2.2 km
Metro by HOYTS Hamilton
movie theater
0 km
Lido Cinema Hamilton
movie theater
0.2 km
Escapist Escape Rooms
escape room
0.2 km
Embassy Park
park
0.5 km
Getting there
Hamilton International Airport · 10.1 km
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