Originally Hamilton was the site of Maori villages, and several på sites can still be found beside the mighty Waikato River which shapes the city with a walkway/cycleway along its entirety. If you’re interested in the history, then you’re in luck because the local Waikato Museum contains a stunning amount of special heritage pieces including Te Winika, one of the best-preserved waka from the pre-colonisation era.
Lovers of sport, great food and wine, and local business all come from a population of people who have a palpable sense of loyalty to their city, and with plenty to be proud of it’s no wonder they have made it home.
