Places to Visit & Things to Do near Cambridge...


CAMBRIDGE & LAKE KARAPIRO DISTRICT

Welcome to Cambridge RiverView Accommodation New Zealand, "Town of Trees & Champions" and our suggestions of places to visit and things to do in and around Cambridge. There are many things on offer for visitors to the Waikato Region. Please find following just a few suggestions that may interest you, your family, friends and work colleagues  when you come to stay here in Cambridge NZ.

Click on headings to find more details and links to local attraction websites...

Lake Karapiro and Domain
On the banks of Lake Karapiro is Mighty River Domain - an iconic Waipa District site and one of New Zealand's premier event venues. Every year it showcases a variety of sporting and cultural events, and has been the stage for a number of memorable international sporting occasions. Located 6km south of Cambridge in the heart of the Waikato region, the 19 hectare site offers a diverse range of superb facilities to suit your next event....[enquire]
Cambridge Raceway
Cambridge Raceway hosts around 25 harness race meetings a season and 30 greyhound race meetings. Recommended by Beech Tree Cottage B&B Accommodation Cambridge...[enquire]
Hamilton Zoo
Hamilton Zoo started its life as the Hilldale Game Farm in 1969 under the ownership of Mr and Mrs Powell. They mainly raised game birds, although there was also a small collection of exotic mammals and birds for viewing. Hamilton Zoo is now home to almost 600 native New Zealand and exotic animals, and boasts the largest walk-through aviary in Australasia. Recommended by Beech Tree Cottage B&B Accommodation Cambridge...[enquire]
Hobbiton Movie Set & Farm Tours
Alexander Farm was home of the "Hobbiton" movie set In September 1998 Peter Jackson and New Line Cinema discovered the Alexander family farm during an aerial search for suitable film sites for The Lord of the Rings film trilogy. The fantastic views and rolling country side of the Alexander Farm closely resembled that of Middle-earth as described by author, J.R.R Tolkien...[enquire]
Karapiro Cruiser
Come and cruise on the calm waters The Karapiro Cruiser can cater for any event, from corporate functions, special occasions to theme nights all while enjoying the most beautiful scenery Waikato has to offer...[enquire]
Mystery Creek Fieldays
New Zealand National Agricultural Fieldays is the largest agri-business exhibition in the Southern Hemisphere. New Zealand is a world leader in agriculture and pastoral farming...[enquire]
Waitakaruru Arboretum and Sculpture Park
Carved into a Waikato hillside, this formerly derelict quarry has been transformed into a 42-acre garden and arboretum. Planting, which started in 1991, has been designed to use and enhance the landscape of rocky outcrops, ponds, flowing water, and broad vistas toward Mt. Pirongia....[enquire]
Waitomo Caves
Waitomo New Zealand - world famous for its glowworm caves, Black Water Rafting, cave abseiling (rappelling), cave eco-tours and landscapes; Waitomo in the King Country is an adventure wonderland easily reached from Cambridge. Recommended by Beech Tree Cottage B&B Accommodation Cambridge...[enquire]
Cambridge Beach Volleyball
KARAPIRO SAND COURTS The home of Beach Volleyball and Beach Soccer in the Waikato 2010 SEASON OF BUSINESS HOUSE BEACHVOLLEYBALL STARTS 9TH FEBRUARY!...[enquire]
Maungatautari Mountain Reserve & walking tracks
OUR VISION IS... To remove forever, introduced mammalian pests and predators from Maungatautari, and restore to the forest a healthy diversity of indigenous plants and animals not seen in our lifetime...[enquire]
Hamilton Gardens
Welcome to the Waikato region's most popular visitor attraction. Whether you want to stop in for an hour or a day, there is something for everyone at Hamilton Gardens. Explore the stunning Paradise Garden Collection, visit Te Parapara - New Zealand's first traditional Maori garden, picnic with the family or catch one of the many exciting events staged here each year....[enquire]
CAMJET Jet Boat Tours Cambridge
35 minute ride to the base of the Karapiro dam and back, including three sets of rapids and two stunning waterfalls....[enquire]

 

Cambridge and Lake Karapiro Region of New Zealand 

Our beautiful area is renowned for its antiques, the arts, Gaslight TheatreOlympian sports hero's, Christmas Concert in the Park, AMP Show, Classic Cars, Hobbiton, trout fishing, Waikato River Skiing races, Rowing on Lake Karapiro, Stud Farms, Cambridge Racewayfamous race horses, wineries, Waitomo Caves, Hamilton Gardens, our many walking tracks, Maungatautari Mountain Reserve, dairy farming, Cambridge Farmers Market, trout fishing, Classic Cycle Challenge, Mystery Creek Fieldays, bush walks, a great choice of Golf courses...


 

LAKE KARAPIRO

 

Lake Karapiro area and the Lake Karapiro Domain only 6 minutes drive from Cambridge RiverView Accommodation, has something for everyone... boating, water skiing, kayaking, Dragon Boat Festival, rowing and Maungatautari Mountain our enviable nature reserve with it's many bush walks. There are sandy beaches, ski fields and lots of other adventures all nearby... 

 

 

~ GREAT LOCATION ~
Cambridge RiverView the only Accommodation in Cambridge
New Zealand down by the Waikato River & only 3-5 minutes stroll
up the hill into Cambridge Town Centre for
Boutique Shopping, Cafe Culture, Bars and Great Restaurants!