Things to Do in Hamilton

• Waitomo Caves
  The Waikato's best-known attraction, the caves are renowned for their thousands of glowworms, and vast caverns full of eerie stalactite and stalagmite formations. There are plenty of options for exploring the caves, from guided walks to more adventurous alternatives such as cave tubing or abseiling.
• Waikato Museum of Art & History
  Overlooking the river, the museum offers a permanent exhibition of Tainui Maori history and art, including the war canoe Te Winika, along with traditional and contemporary art. The Museum also houses Exscite, which has a changing programme of interactive science and technology exhibits.
• Hamilton Gardens
  This lovely riverside park contains a huge array of themed gardens, including Chinese, Japanese and English themed areas. It's located on Cobham Drive and accessed from the river walkway.
• MV Waipa Delta
  The historic paddleboat MV Waipa Delta travels the Waikato River, providing lunch, afternoon and evening cruises. Cruises depart from Memorial Park.
• Hamilton Zoo
  Considered to be one of the country's best, the Waikato's award-winning wildlife park features Australasia's largest freeflight sanctuary. The zoo is located 8km from the city en route to Raglan.
• The Meteor
  An entertainment venue which incorporates Te Awa Theatre and the Syrup Room - a contemporary exhibition space.