| Geography: Situated in the west of the North Island, Waikato is a region with a wet temperate climate. The west of the region is coastal with the Tasman sea lapping at the shores of three natural harbours called Raglan, Aotea and Kawhia. To the east flows the Waikato River , which provides for fertile farmland, peat swamps and livery stabling. On the eastern boundary of the region can be found the Kaimai and Mamaku ranges. |
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Attractions:
Waikato
is an ideal base for exploring the central North Island of New Zealand as
it's within easy reach of Auckland, Tauranga
and Rotorua. The coast provides
excellent surfing especially around Manu Bay
and Ruapuke Beach.
The beaches around the Raglan Harbour
are noted for their sandy black volcanic beaches. Tourists can walk
in the bush on the slopes of the mountains, enjoy the sight of wonderful
waterfalls or visit the glow worm caves at
Waitomo. Hamilton city is, by far, the regions largest town having seven times the population of any other town in the region. The city is host to the University of Waikato, which ensures that the entertainment scene is lively due to the patronage of the students. There are more cafes in the city than almost anywhere else in the country. The city's nickname of "Cowtown" reflects the fact that this is historically the centre of a largely rural area, without the diversity of entertainment that other cities provide. |
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 Hamilton Gardens |
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