Hamilton Attractions, Hamilton

Hamilton Zoo Considered to be one of the country's best, the Waikato's award-winning wildlife park features Australasia's largest freeflight sanctuary. The zoo is located 8km from the city en route to Raglan. Established in 1969 as a game farm, the zoo features a wide range of flora and fauna species. Waikato Museum of Art and History Waikato Museum of Art and History is one of the renowned Tourist Attractions in Hamilton located at Grantham Street. The collection of Waikato Museum of Art and History, Hamilton is organized into 4 areas: * Visual Arts * Tangata Whenua * Science * Social History The museum offers a wide range of unique spaces suitable for groups of between 1 and 280 people. The tourists can dine at the on-site Museum Café. There is a pay car park beside the Waikato Museum of Art and History, Hamilton. Victoria Street Victoria Street is one of the popular Tourist Attractions in Hamilton. Victoria Street, Hamilton runs parallel to the Waikato River and Main Street. There is a number of commercial art galleries in Victoria Street. Victoria Street located at a major road and rail nexus in the heart of the Waikato basin and at a distance of 130 kilometers south of Auckland. Left Bank Theatre Left Bank Theatre is located in Marlborough Place. In addition to the Left Bank Theatre, Hamilton City Theatres provides a professional venue and event management system at 3 theatrical venues in the city. They are ideal for concerts, drama, dance, conferences, conventions and social events. Lake Karapiro Lake Karapiro is one of the favorite water sports destinations in New Zealand. The lake is one of many visited Tourist Attractions in Hamilton. Southeast of Cambridge is Lake Karapiro, a 24km long reservoir supplying the Karapiro hydroelectric station (viewing is possible). The lake is an artificial lake created as part of a hydroelectricity scheme on the Waikato River. Lake Karapiro has 7.7 square kilometers of calm water and is ideal for water-skiers, yachts, canoeists, boats and rowers. At the Lake Karapiro Camping and Pursuits Centre travelers can undertake various affordable outdoor experiences. It features an outdoor recreational activities, excellent venue, peaceful accommodation and camping facilities.