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Country villages

The picturesque rural landscape is dotted with country villages like Cambridge and Tirau that are crammed with enticing little cafés, boutiques and antique stores.

World-class gardens

The fertile landscape that makes this region one of New Zealand’s most productive farming regions also produces beautiful gardens such as the riverside Hamilton Gardens.

Raglan

The west coast town of Raglan is a little slice of Bohemian paradise offering great local art, pubs with live music, laid-back atmosphere and a stunning surf beach.

Waikato River

New Zealand’s longest river, the Waikato flows through the centre of Hamilton City – along its banks lie a network of walking trails.

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