Day trips

Day trips from Hamilton

The trips worth the ticket from Hamilton — with honest travel times.

Photos for Hamilton are still on their way. Every listing below is real.

Hobbiton (Matamata) (~65 km)

Getting there: Car/tour (~1h).

The Shire: the guided tours (book ahead) — the essential Waikato day.

Getting there: Car/tour (~1h15).

The glowworm caves: the boat ride — the underground wonder.

Getting there: Car (~45 min).

The surf town: Manu Bay's left break, the artsy main street.

Getting there: Car (~25 min).

The town of trees: the velodrome (Avantidrome), the thoroughbred country.

What's the single best day trip from Hamilton?

The first one above — it's the trip the town is known for.

Can I do these without a car?

The entries say how: trains and tours cover most; a couple need wheels.

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