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<\/p>\nFrom long stretching beaches and a thriving metropolitan city to underground wonders and Middle-earth movie magic, the Hamilton & Waikato region\u2019s diversity provides endless options for any business event.<\/p>\n
The region\u2019s diverse natural landscape offers a variety of activity options \u2013 surrounded by ancient mountains, long stretching plains give way to unmatched subterranean cave systems and black sand beaches of the rugged west coast. Great walking, hiking, and cycling trails lead to awe-inspiring views and beautiful waterfall finds, while native forests and rolling green hills are also prevalent throughout the region.<\/p>\n
The Hamilton & Waikato region is conveniently situated in close proximity to other activity hotspots and provides the perfect base from which to explore the central North Island. Several highways pass through the region including State Highway 1 taking in Hamilton City, Cambridge and Tirau, connecting to Auckland in the north and Taupo in the south. State Highway 3 takes in Waitomo along with neighbouring towns, Otorohanga and Te Kuiti. Air services operate through Hamilton International Airport, providing regular domestic flights to destinations throughout New Zealand.<\/p>\n
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Waikato Museum’s exhibitions, events and programmes tell our stories from a regional and global perspective, and include visual art, social history, tangata whenua and science\u00a0from touring exhibitions, and the museum\u2019s own collections.<\/p>\n
On the banks of the Waikato River, in the heart of Hamilton’s south-end cultural precinct, Waikato Museum’s 13 galleries feature\u00a0more than 25 new exhibitions and 100 public events annually. Through this interactive programme we aim to engage and inspire our local and international visitors.<\/p>\n
Highlights include the majestic war waka Te Winika, For Us They Fell, the Waikato WW1 story, \u00a0the fun hands-on science galleries for children; and our galleries which exhibit a rich blend of artworks.<\/p>\n
Waikato Museum website<\/a><\/p>\n World-renowned and a magnet for both local and overseas visitors, the Waitomo Glowworm Caves occupy a high placing in the New Zealand vacation wish-list.<\/p>\n The glowworm, Arachnocampa luminosa, is unique to New Zealand. T housands of these tiny creatures radiate their unmistakable luminescent light as our expert guides provide informative commentary on the Caves’ historical and geological significance.<\/p>\n Waitomo Glowworm Caves are a must see for any traveller. Enjoy the world famous boat ride under thousands of magical glowworms and become a part of over 120 years of cultural and natural history.<\/p>\n Waitomo website<\/a><\/p>\n \t\t\t\t Hamilton Gardens is\u00a0an award-winning destination\u00a0located halfway between Auckland and Rotorua, Auckland and Waitomo, and 45 minutes from Hobbiton.<\/p>\n Hamilton Gardens is committed to a range of sustainable management practices including:<\/p>\n Hamilton Gardens website<\/a><\/p>\n Hobbiton\u2122 Movie Set is an experience to tantalise the senses of visitors from all across the globe,\u00a0as guests find themselves engulfed in the sights, smells, sounds and tastes of The Shire\u2122, at the\u00a0home of the Hobbits\u2122, as featured in\u00a0The Lord of the Rings\u00a0<\/em>and\u00a0The Hobbit<\/em>\u00a0Trilogies.<\/p>\n The extraordinary following that the movies have amassed has led to our tours becoming a must see while travellers are in\u00a0New Zealand. The Hobbiton Movie Set is the only set that remains intact from the trilogies, and that allows our visitors to\u00a0fully immerse themselves in the wonders of The Shire.<\/p>\n Visitors are given the once in a lifetime opportunity to see an iconic movie set in its full glory; from wandering the rambling\u00a0paths of The Shire, to seeing the submerged Hobbit Holes\u2122 that litter the rolling hillsides.<\/p>\n You will be taken around the 12 acre set; past Hobbit Holes, the Mill and into the\u00a0world-famous Green Dragon\u2122 Inn, where you can sample our exclusive, specially\u00a0brewed beverages to conclude your own Middle-earth adventure.<\/p>\n Hobbiton website<\/a><\/p>\n \t\t\t\t The CBD shuttle is the most convenient way to get around the central business district (CBD) and it’s free!<\/p>\n The bus leaves every 10 minutes Monday to Friday, 7am- 6pm and Saturday 9am-1pm. It operates in a one way loop from Anglesea Street outside the Transport Centre, to Caro Street, with a stop outside the i-SITE in Garden Place, and then travels to Alexandra Street, Hood Street, north along Victoria Street, Liverpool Street and then south along Anglesea Street.<\/p>\nWaitomo Glowworm Caves<\/h4>\n
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<\/p>\nHamilton Gardens<\/h4>\n
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Hobbiton Movie Set Tours<\/h4>\n
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<\/p>\n\n\t\tGetting Around
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