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New Zealand > Waikato, Coromandel & King
Country Region
By Jessica Lloyd
 The Waikato region includes many towns and settlements and a large portion
of New Zealand’s prime farmland. It is in the central North Island (south of
Auckland), and is the main agricultural area of New Zealand. With green
grass stretching from coast to coast, the Waikato area has the largest
concentration of farm animals per hectare in the world.
There are a few tourist attractions in the area, and it is a popular place
to visit. The Waikato Region is not generally well known for being thrilling
and exciting, but it does provide some very interesting places to stop over.
The Waikato River is the longest in New Zealand, and supplies most of the
North Islands power. Hamilton is the ‘garden
city’ centrepiece, and the only city in the area and is located on the banks
of the Waikato river.
To the north, is the Coromandel Peninsula has great beaches, marine reserves, magical forests and laid
back lifestyles.
To the south there are green hills and forests where
you will find the Waitomo glow worm caves and on the west coast the surf
beaches are popular.
Hamilton
Hamilton is the hub of all
the farming localities in the Waikato, has over 100,000 residents, and over
a million people within 150kms. Hamilton is beautifully set out and well taken
care of. More..
Cambridge
Small town warmth and all the benefits of living near a large centre.
Cambridge is well loved by its residents, and charms visitors.
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Huntly
On the journey from Hamilton to Auckland few people stop, but why don't
they? More..
Matamata
A large rural town at the base of
the Kaimai Ranges with regular events and a more than just floating social calendar.
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Morrinsville
A small but proud agricultural town. More..
Ngaruawahia
This small but growing settlement of about 4,000 residents has New Zealand’s
longest open air hot water hydro slide. More..
Kawhia
A village with a sleepy air, long stretches of sandy beaches, rocky shores
and hot springs More..
Tirau
This interesting little town used to be known as Oxford, and is
widely known as an antique centre. More..
Tokoroa
Set deep in forests of Maori legends. More..
Raglan
A world famous surfing destination More..
Te Awamutu
The Picturesque home of the famous Finn Brothers (Crowded House and Split Enz)
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Waitomo
Waitomo Glow Worm Caves. More..
Otorohanga
 Buzzy bees, gumboots and black
singlets, sheep, and the home of Kiwi House, our largest and best Kiwi
enclosure. More..
Te Kuiti
Famous for its sheep shearing and a pleasant stopover place.
More..
Putararu
Large detailed murals and mosaics on
the footpath tell a stories and depict life in the area.
More..
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