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Major Events and Festivals

Hamilton Gardens Arts Festival

Visitors with flights to Hamilton in late February and early March can attend this annual festival. The Hamilton Gardens Arts Festival showcases a series of artistic events. Festival-goers with return flights to Hamilton can enjoy theatre, live music, comedy shows, and family-friendly events.

Balloons Over Waikato

Balloons Over Waikato takes place over five days. It can be enjoyed from vantage points around the Waikato region when you book return flights to Hamilton. For an extra special experience after your flights to Hamilton, you could book a ride on a balloon. To conclude the Balloons Over Waikato, a festival is held in Hamilton on the final night. Along with a balloon display, Zuru Nightglow features fireworks, live music, and food. To attend Balloons Over Waikato, book your tickets to Hamilton for travel in March.

Top Things to Do and See

Waitomo Caves

Head about an hours’ drive south of Hamilton to visit the incredible Waitomo Caves. There are several experiences to enjoy within the Waitomo Caves when you book airfare to Hamilton. Black water rafting is ideal for anyone who loves adventure. During the experience, you can ride a boat through the twists and turns of the dark caves. The Waitomo Caves are also home to a glow-worm colony. Take a boat ride through the caves to witness thousands of glowworms.

Hamilton Gardens

Hamilton Gardens were first built in the 1960s as a way to bring some natural beauty into the city. Throughout the gardens, visitors with in town on flights to Hamilton can experience a wide range of styles. Some gardens you can expect to see within Hamilton Gardens are the Italian Renaissance Garden, Japanese Garden of Contemplation, English Flower Garden, and a Tropical Garden.

Waikato Museum

In order to learn more about the region after your cheap flights to Hamilton land, pay a visit to the Waikato Museum. The museum touches on all different aspects of the history and culture of New Zealand’s Waikato region. Popular exhibits showcase modern art and sculptures, photographs of Hamilton through the ages, and war history.

Hobbiton

People travel to New Zealand from all over the world to experience the country’s ties to the Lord of the Rings. The most famous filming location to visit is the Hobbiton movie set, which can be reached in about 45 minutes’ drive from Hamilton. While visiting Hobbiton after your flights to Hamilton, you can learn about the filming process, explore hobbit houses built into green rolling hills, and get a pint from the famous Green Dragon Inn.

Zealong Tea Estate

The Waikato region is home to this plantation, which has its very own tea blend. It’s the only commercial tea estate in New Zealand, making it an exciting stop when you book return flights to Hamilton. In addition to tasting the various teas that are blended at the estate, you can enjoy an English-style afternoon tea complete with finger sandwiches and pastries. Tours are available in which you can learn about the process behind Zealong tea and take in the gorgeous countryside views.

The Cost of Visiting with Flights to Hamilton

Travelling from Australia, you won’t notice a big difference in prices when you book airfare to Hamilton. Most Hamilton hotels cost between $100 to $150 AUD each night, with more budget-friendly and more luxurious options available as well. Hotel prices can vary a bit based on what time of year you visit – during summer and major festivals, hotels can increase their rates.

It’s possible to keep daily costs low when you book cheap flights to Hamilton. A standard restaurant meal costs about $20 NZD ($19.30 AUD), and a cappuccino at a nice cafe costs about $4.30 NZD ($4.15 AUD). Public buses are available for affordable journeys through the city. One-way tickets cost $3.30 NZD ($3.20 AUD), and unlimited daily tickets are available for $7.90 NZD ($7.65 AUD). Travelling from Hamilton Airport (HLZ), a taxi to the centre costs about $45 NZD ($43.50 AUD).

How Much Time to Spend in Hamilton

Hamilton isn’t a very large city, so it doesn’t take too long to explore. Two days is the perfect amount of time to spend there when you book flights to Hamilton. If you plan to take some day trips out of the city, consider booking cheap flights to Hamilton for about four days. From there, you could continue your adventure to another part of New Zealand. Head north for Auckland, east to Rotorua, or south to visit Taupo.