10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Hamilton That You Shouldn't Miss

Escape HQ is a real life adventure room based in Hamilton, New Zealand. Groups of 2-8 people have sixty minutes to get immersed in the unique story, find clues, complete challenges and ultimately escape! We have indoor escape rooms, an outdoor game and an online game. Your teamwork and communication skills will be put to the test as you race against the clock. No prior knowledge or physical strength is needed for the game, just bring a mind ready for an adventure. Perfect for friends/family, kids parties, team building events, hens/stag/birthdays, school groups and more!!

The premier destination for escape rooms in Hamilton, featuring immersive rooms and puzzles. Board game hire and retails are also available on site. Coffee and a large selection of delectable foods are available to purchase. Entry fee for escape room is $35 per adults and $25 for children and students. Booking required. Daily specials and events can be found on our website.

Haere mai! Welcome to Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga o Waikato. Perched above the mighty Waikato River, this world-class museum and art gallery is the artistic and cultural heart of the Waikato. Visit us to experience visual stories and guided activities that bring our art, history, culture and science to life through an inspirational programme that aims to challenge and inspire you. Open daily 10am-5pm.

Something Classic for the Whole Family! A classic car museum with something to cater for every member of the family. Come and have a look at the cars of yesteryear which are sure to bring back memories. We have over 60 cars on display and an extensive collection of petrol memorabilia - signs, tins, petrol pumps, pedal cars and vintage pin ball machines. Plenty of free parking onsite. We have a 1950's diner in the building too! The Jukebox Diner, serving American classics, modern fare, child friendly options and of course great coffee!

An exclusive, personalised and interactive experience for tea enthusiasts. Take the tea walk to discover tea’s rich history and culture and learn how tea came to New Zealand. Get up close with tea bushes, with traditional tea picking garments and baskets. See an exclusive tour-only cinematic on the innovative production of tea in New Zealand. All five of Zealong’s unique, international award-winning teas are enjoyed in the following tea tasting experience, with a focus on identifying flavours and qualities through whole leaf styles, colour, aromas, and taste. Treat yourself to a culinary experience like no other and upgrade your tour with a Signature High Tea package. Further explore the multiple facets of tea with unique tea-infused seasonal delicacies created by our innovative chefs, overlooking the panoramic views of New Zealand's only commercial tea estate.

We are the world's first drift kart track and offer a karting experience like no other. Our indoor track can have up to 12 racing and is open day or night, rain or shine. Developed since 1987 to be the ultimate drift karting experience, we offer an adrenaline-pumping ride that will leave you craving more. After our drivers briefing you’ll jump into New Zealand’s most powerful karts and forget about driving straight because with our unique karts and custom track surface it's all about drifting sideways! We have different kart speeds for beginners to professional drifters, our Pro karts boasting 390CC Honda engines. It's a fun outing for young and old and we adhere to strict safety standards. Racers need to be a minimum of 8 years old and at least 1.2 metres tall. We also have two floors of arcade games, viewing zones, BBQ areas, corporate rooms, refreshments, custom merchandise and more.

JUMP is a spring-loaded urban playground with a range of activities for everyone to enjoy. JUMP is made up of hundreds of square metres of interlocking trampolines covering the floor space and going up the walls. We also have a 20ft foam pit area to JUMP into from a set of 'runway' trampolines, a trampoline dodgeball court and other fun accessories like a basketball hoop for extreme dunking. Suitable for all ages, regardless of your skill/fitness level JUMP caters for everyone. This is all made safe with soft landing surfaces, lots of padding and gymnastic grade foam creating a platform to burn energy while having the most fun you can possibly imagine.