Ruakura Travel Guide

Hamilton

A tui bird drinking nectar from a yellow kowhai flower.
A tui bird drinking nectar from a yellow kowhai flower.

Popular places to visit

Hamilton Gardens showing a bridge and a pond as well as a small group of people

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
the closeup image of auckland new zealand temple. A temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Hamilton New Zealand LDS Temple

Find out about the history of Hamilton when you take a trip to Hamilton New Zealand LDS Temple. While in this relaxing area, find time to visit its spas.

Hamilton New Zealand LDS Temple
I would not usually consider a garden a must-see experience, but I am really glad a local told us to visit Hamilton Gardens. The experience of wandering through a maze of hedges that open into perfectly cultivated gardens plucked complete from other countries and other eras was quite possibly the closest I will ever come to feeling like Alice in Wonderland come to life. You never know what magical sight waits around the next bend in the path.

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

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

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

Things to do

Cambridge, Matamata, Waitomo: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise

Cambridge, Matamata, Waitomo: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise

฿2,776
per adult
Cambridge, Matamata, Waitomo: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise
Cambridge: Waikato River 45-Minute Extreme Jet Boat Ride

Cambridge Waikato New Zealand: Tour -45 Min Extreme Jet Boat

฿2,779
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cambridge Waikato New Zealand: Tour -45 Min Extreme Jet Boat
Lake Karapiro: Evening Kayak Glowworm Tour

Lake Karapiro: Evening Kayak Glowworm Tour

฿2,817
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lake Karapiro: Evening Kayak Glowworm Tour
Raglan: Sunset Canyoning Tour and Glowworm Experience

Raglan: Sunset Canyoning Tour and Glowworm Experience

฿2,817
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Raglan: Sunset Canyoning Tour and Glowworm Experience
Native Tuatara at Sanctuary Mountain

Sanctuary Mountain (Mt Maungatautari) & Waitomo Luxury Day tour from Auckland

฿12,287
per adult
Sanctuary Mountain (Mt Maungatautari) & Waitomo Luxury Day tour from Auckland
The best of Hamilton walking tour

The best of Hamilton Private walking tour

฿67,343
per adult
The best of Hamilton Private walking tour
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Top hotels in Ruakura

Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge

Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge

4 out of 5
16 Thackeray Street Hamilton
The price is ฿2,024 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
฿2,024
฿2,328 total
23 Feb - 24 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Hamilton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions ArtsPost and Waikato Museum of Art and History are ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (836 reviews)
Very clean and tidy, newly redecorated. Great location. Friendly welcome and lovely staff. Thanks

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge
Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center

Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center

3.5 out of 5
287 Victoria Street Hamilton
The price is ฿2,017 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
฿2,017
฿2,319 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Hamilton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
Great stay overall, good location, lovely breakfast. Car parking limited and tight spots but ok.

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center
Heartland Ambassador Hotel Hamilton

Heartland Ambassador Hotel Hamilton

3 out of 5
86 Ulster Street Hamilton Waikato
The price is ฿2,510 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
฿2,510
฿2,886 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Hamilton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Clean room , staff friendly

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Heartland Ambassador Hotel Hamilton
Anglesea Motel and Conference Centre

Anglesea Motel and Conference Centre

4.5 out of 5
36 Liverpool Street Hamilton
The price is ฿1,705 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
฿1,705
฿1,961 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Hamilton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Founders Theatre and FMG Stadium Waikato are ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (454 reviews)
Clean rooms

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Anglesea Motel and Conference Centre
The Clements Hotel

The Clements Hotel

4 out of 5
68 Duke St Cambridge Waikato
The price is ฿5,187 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
฿5,187
฿5,966 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cambridge. Enjoy free parking, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Cambridge Museum and Cambridge Farmers' Market ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (76 reviews)
Room was clean and staff were terrific

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

The Clements Hotel
Microtel Lodge

Microtel Lodge

2 out of 5
140 Ulster St Hamilton Waikato
The price is ฿1,207 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
฿1,207
฿1,388 total
26 Feb - 27 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Hamilton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions FMG Stadium Waikato and Prodrive Golf are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (38 reviews)
The room was spotless, and the welcome was friendly

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

Microtel Lodge
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Other neighbourhoods around Ruakura

Aerial drone view, from Claudelands Bridge, over Hamilton City

Claudelands

While visiting Claudelands, you might make a stop by sights like Globox Arena and Claudelands Park.

Claudelands
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Hillcrest

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Hillcrest and surrounding area, you can visit Hamilton Gardens and Globox Arena.

Hillcrest
Seamless 360 degree aerial drone panoramic view over the city of Hamilton, captured over the Waikato River in Fairfield, in the Waikato region of New Zealand.

Fairfield

Fairfield might not have many top sights, but Claudelands Park and Globox Arena are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Fairfield
Spring time in the Waikato, bright yellow kowhai trees and the tui singing and feeding in the tree.

Chartwell

Chartwell might not have many top sights, but Globox Arena and Claudelands Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Chartwell
Te Parapara Garden #hiking

Hamilton East

While visiting Hamilton East, you might make a stop by sights like Hamilton Gardens and Waikato River.

Hamilton East
The Waikato River flowing through central Hamilton

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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