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Ngaruawahia
By Jessica Lloyd
This small but growing settlement of about 4,000 residents is situated at
the junction of the Waikato and Waipa Rivers, in the Waikato basin. The
North Island Main Trunk railway and State Highway 1 run through this town.
Hamilton is about 19km to the northwest. This area is a dairy farming
centre, and Ngaruawahia is the service and distribution centre for not only
dairy, but all sorts of meat and produce.
Things to do in Ngaruawahia
There is Taupiri Mountain, 8km northeast of Ngaruawahia. This is an old pa
site, and a sacred burial ground for Waikato Maori, including some royalty.
Hakarimata Reserve has native trees, and several walking tracks.
Pukemokemoke Reserve has great views of Mt Karioi and Mt Ruapehu. Nikau Cave
is a limestone cave with glow worms, accessible via a private farm. The
owners provide tours. Waingaro Hot Springs 23km west of Ngaruawahia has four
thermal mineral pools, with New Zealand’s longest open air hot water hydro
slide, and bumper boats, etc.
Getting There
Bus - Self Drive - Tour
Located off state highway one between Hamilton
and Huntly.
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