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Attractions around Hamilton
Hamilton is much smaller than Auckland, but there are still many places worth visiting and playing. The distance from Auckland to Hamilton is about 125 kilometers. Hamilton has parks, gardens, caves, zoos and museums, which are well worth a visit. Hamilton is a town that combines the charm of a country town with the culture of a big city. The following introduces tourist attractions near Hamilton and Rotorua, which is about an hour and a half drive from Hamilton.
Hobbit Village
The filming location of the popular spin-off of the Lord of the Rings film series, The Hobbit trilogy, is still loved by fans around the world and has become a popular tourist destination. It is about a 40-minute drive from Hamilton and a day trip is recommended. You will spend a special time as if you have entered a fantasy world.
Waitomo Firefly Cave
This place is famous for its fireflies. You can take a boat down the stream in the cave and watch the starry sky in the cave.
Redwood Forest
In this vast primeval forest of about 5,000 hectares, there are redwoods, one of the three largest trees in the world, where you can enjoy a forest bath. There is also a trail with 28 suspension bridges connecting giant trees over 100 years old. The total length is 700 meters.
Maori Cultural Village
You can experience the culture of the Maori people here. It takes less than 5 minutes to drive from Rotorua. From the entrance, take a bus into the village and you can feel the warmth of the Maori people. You can experience cultural performances, traditional Maori dishes and Maori war dances in 3 and a half hours.
Sky Cable Car & Slideway
The Sky Cable Car is the best place to view the beautiful Lake Rotorua. There is a buffet and wine tasting. You can also ride a sled-like slide on the slope.
Kiwi Conservation Centre
The kiwi is the national bird of New Zealand, with a round body and long beak. The kiwi is designated as an endangered species, but here you can watch them eating their adorable food.
Hamilton Gardens
The garden is spacious and you can enjoy flowers and gardens from all over the world.
Agrodome Royal Farm
Located 10 kilometres north of Rotorua, it takes about 15 minutes to drive to New Zealand's largest tourist ranch.
The main activities are performances and guided tours, and the most popular is the sheep shearing show held three times a day.
Farmers Market
In Cambridge, a 15-minute drive from Hamilton, there is a farmer's market every Sunday, where you can buy fresh milk and savory pies.