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Port Waikato: where river meets sea
Those unfamiliar with New Zealand geography are often surprised to find the Waikato River, which they first met at Taupō...
Sunset Beach, Port Waikato. © Russell Street
Mercer Backpackers Visit website
Historic Mercer Hotel Backpackers is at Mercer Airport on Koheroa Rd between SH 1 at Mercer and SH 2 at Mangatawhiri. . . . More . . .
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South Waikato: bliss in the farmlands
Oxford was the name first given to the small South Waikato town of Tīrau, a place that peeps out from the strong arms of Kiwi farming country. Read the story . . .
Tudor Motor Lodge Visit website
QUIET, AFFORDABLE AND CENTRAL. Every unit has air-conditioner. Close to CBD, Walking distance to Wintec, Seddon Park and Waikato Stadium. 5 mins to Waikato Hospital . . . More . . .
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Hamilton: what’s not to love?
New Zealand’s longest river charges through the Waikato for 425 kilometres and for 16 of those, it makes its way through Hamilton, our biggest inland city. Read the story . . .
Colonial Court Motel Visit website
Colonial Court Motel is a modern, quiet, clean and spacious 15-unit ground-floor accommodation complex. We offer studio and 1 & 2-bedroom units in a secluded . . . More . . .
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Franklin: coast to coast charm
Boasting cafés, vineyards, farmers’ markets and beaches; a vintage steam railway, even a racing car track – there’s an awful lot to do in this bucolic corner of the country. Read the story . . .
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Panorama Motor Inn Visit website
Situated in the heart of the King Country. On the edge of Waitomo's tourist attractions with panoramic views over Te Kuiti. . . . More . . .
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New Zealand on film: more than hobbits and snowy mountainscapes
Movies have put New Zealand on the map. But there's much more to New Zealand film than The Lord of the Rings... Read the story . . .
Boundary Court Motor Inn Visit website
Welcome to Boundary Court Motor Inn, Hamilton , which is on the eastern side of the Waikato River. Conveniently close to the Central City, Claudelands . . . More . . .
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Must-do surf breaks
We've picked five of New Zealand's best surf beaches for Kiwis. Read the story . . .
Cambrian Lodge Motel Visit website
Most AFFORDABLE Motel in Cambridge. Clean & Comfortable. 100% Kiwi owned and operated. Onsite Pool & Spa, VERY popular with families 11 ground-floor units - . . . More . . .
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Loved by the locals: Hamilton
Do what the locals do in Hamilton. Read the story . . .
Waitomo Motels Woodlyn Park Visit website
Just 2 hours from Auckland, 3 minutes from Waitomo Caves, black-water rafting and Waitomo Hotel, are beautifully refurbished Train or Plane Motels, Hobbit Motels and . . . More . . .
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Thermal Explorer Highway: Auckland to Napier
How about an epic roadie straight down the North Island to the land where the languid meandering of the mighty Waikato gives way to the hiss of steam in roistering Rotorua? Read the story . . .
Carmel Farmstays & Tours Visit website
Welcome to our large modern Country Homestead set in a picturesque limestone valley. Barbara and Leo Anselmi operate a 3500-acre sheep, beef and dairy farm. . . . More . . .
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Loved by the locals: Raglan
Do what the locals do in Raglan. Read the story . . .
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