Forest Lake Travel Guide

Hamilton

Popular places to visit

Hamilton Gardens

Hamilton Gardens

5/5(10 reviews)

From the peaceful Japanese Zen Garden to the explosion of color in the Indian Char Bagh Garden, anyone who loves nature will enjoy this man-made paradise.

Hamilton Gardens
Hamilton Central Business District

Hamilton Central Business District

4/5(2 reviews)

Hamilton Central Business District is just one of the places to see in Hamilton, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the riverfront or visit the casinos in the area.

Hamilton Central Business District

Waterworld

You can take time to visit Waterworld during your travels to Hamilton. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its spas.

Waterworld

SkyCity Hamilton

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Why not roll the dice with a visit to SkyCity Hamilton during your visit to Hamilton? Visit the area's spas or amble around its riverfront.

SkyCity Hamilton

Waikato Hospital

3/5(1 review)

If Waikato Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Hamilton.

Waikato Hospital

University of Waikato

3/5(1 review)

Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Waikato during your travels in Hamilton. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its spas.

University of Waikato

Things to do

Waikato River: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise

Waikato River: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise

฿2,745
per adult
Waikato River: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise
Lake Karapiro: Evening Kayak Glowworm Tour

Lake Karapiro: Evening Kayak Glowworm Tour

฿2,782
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lake Karapiro: Evening Kayak Glowworm Tour
Cambridge: Waikato River 45-Minute Extreme Jet Boat Ride

Cambridge: Waikato River 45-Minute Extreme Jet Boat Ride

฿2,745
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cambridge: Waikato River 45-Minute Extreme Jet Boat Ride
Raglan: Sunset Canyoning Tour and Glowworm Experience

Raglan: Sunset Canyoning Tour and Glowworm Experience

฿2,782
per adult
Raglan: Sunset Canyoning Tour and Glowworm Experience
Full Day Customisable Tour with Driver & Luxury Car Unlimited Kms

Full Day Customisable Tour with Driver & Luxury Car Unlimited Kms

฿9,317
per traveller
Full Day Customisable Tour with Driver & Luxury Car Unlimited Kms
The best of Hamilton walking tour

The best of Hamilton walking tour

฿17,180
per traveller
The best of Hamilton walking tour
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Top hotels in Forest Lake

Novotel Tainui Hamilton

Novotel Tainui Hamilton

4.5 out of 5
7 Alma Street, Hamilton
The price is ฿4,865 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿4,865
฿5,594 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Hamilton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (998 reviews)
"Good option to stay in Hamilton, not to many options available when it comes to reasonable accommodation, Hamilton accommodation is below par"

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

Novotel Tainui Hamilton
Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center

Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center

3.5 out of 5
287 Victoria Street, Hamilton
The price is ฿2,004 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
฿2,004
฿2,305 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Hamilton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Comfy beds, very clean. No tv reception, just bad signal on screens."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center
VR Hamilton

VR Hamilton

4 out of 5
237 Victoria Street, Hamilton
The price is ฿1,253 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
฿1,253
฿1,441 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Hamilton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
6.4/10 (1,003 reviews)
"The rooms are huge with high ceilings and big bathroom. But parking is $20 a day and the rooms smelt bad like Indian. Close to shops tho but all closed by 4;30pm"

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025

VR Hamilton
Heartland Ambassador Hotel Hamilton

Heartland Ambassador Hotel Hamilton

3 out of 5
86 Ulster Street, Whitiora, Hamilton, Waikato
The price is ฿2,019 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿2,019
฿2,322 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Hamilton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (996 reviews)
"Super comfy beds and pillows. Bedding and towels luxurious. Very, very clean, friendly and helpful staff, convenient for shops. There was a nice pool and jacuzzi but we didn't use them but good to know."

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025

Heartland Ambassador Hotel Hamilton
Quest on London

Quest on London

4 out of 5
51 London Street, Cnr London and Victoria Streets, Hamilton
The price is ฿2,702 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
฿2,702
฿3,108 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Hamilton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (403 reviews)
"Ideal location for our needs, clean and comfortable room, friendly and helpful staff"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Quest on London
ibis Hamilton Tainui

ibis Hamilton Tainui

3.5 out of 5
18 Alma Street, Hamilton
The price is ฿3,260 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
฿3,260
฿3,749 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Hamilton. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
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Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

ibis Hamilton Tainui
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Other neighbourhoods around Forest Lake

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Whitiora

When in Whitiora, you can plan a visit to FMG Stadium Waikato and Hamilton Centre Place, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Whitiora
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Nawton

When in Nawton, you can plan a visit to Hamilton Zoo and FMG Stadium Waikato, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Nawton
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Te Rapa

Get to know Te Rapa by checking out its spas, restaurants and shopping. Consider a visit to nearby sights like Waterworld or Hamilton Zoo during your time in the area.

Te Rapa
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Frankton

4/5(1 area review)

While visiting Frankton, you might make a stop by sights like FMG Stadium Waikato and Seddon Park.

Frankton
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Saint Andrews

While Saint Andrews may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Waterworld and FMG Stadium Waikato.

Saint Andrews
Waikato showing rugged coastline and a bay or harbour

Hamilton Central

While visiting Hamilton Central, you might make a stop by sights like Hamilton Centre Place and SkyCity Hamilton.

Hamilton Central

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