The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Cambridge, North Island

the Boatshed Kayaks,was set up by Richard Clark in 2000, on his property on the edge of Lake Karapiro. We offer a number of different kayaking and stand up paddle board options from our great waterfalls trip to our evening glow worm experience, just flick through our website to get a better idea for whats available. Lake Karapiro offers an exellent venue with sheltered waters and 15 km of lake to explore. making it a safe and beautiful environment to try something new. our guides and instructors are fully qualified in both flat water and graded river paddleing so if your wanting to explore some of the lower sections of the waikato river between cambridge and hamilton youll be in safe hands. The Boatshed kayaks is also involved in multisport training and hire and has been training grade 2 paddlers for over 8 years, with a huge number of paddlers experiencing their introduction to kayaking through The Boatshed.The ethos at the Boatshed has always been on getting people out there paddling, young and old, and therefore growing kayaking as a sport or recreational activity.

Just a short stroll away from the town centre of Cambridge you will find the beautiful Riverside Park and our departure point. On the Waikato River, a.k.a. the Mighty River, you will experience a jet boat ride unique in New Zealand. The scenery is breathtaking while your experienced driver will tell you all about the historical facts of the monuments you pass. If you are into speed and adrenalin we can fulfill that need too! Our jet boats are perfectly well equipped to give you a ride you will not easily forget. V8… need I say more? You will have to hold on! The famous "360 JET SPIN" will certainly see to that. Camjet is also an ideal event for your business functions or team building sessions. We will provide something you will talk about for a long time! For these group activities we can combine with other local activities to offer you a full day of entertainment in the Waikato. For group bookings we offer discounts.

The Sir Don Rowlands Centre is the Waipa District's newest event facility in Cambridge. Situated on the lakes edge with its stunning views of Mt Maungatautari and the lake, it's the ideal setting for any event. The Centre is a versatile, multipurpose complex. With flat floor setting, this venue is easily transformed from classroom to exhibition to dinner settings, and is an ideal HQ for large events. The Centre features rooms of varying sizes, including the Main Hall, Waipa Room, Karāpiro Room and Te Manawa o Matariki Room The outdoor deck provides the perfect viewing spot for any event happening on the water. The Centre's grandstand seats 700 people.

The Cambridge i-SITE offers a booking service for the following facilities and activities: All forms of accommodation: hotel; motel; B&B; Self Cater; Group A wide range of activities: Historic Walking Tours; Thoroughbred Stud Tours; Sanctuary Mountain Tours; Lake District Adventures: Deer Stud Tours; Camjet Jetboating thrills; Boatshed Kayaks; Dairy Farm Tours; Taste of the Waikato Food Tour; Daily Hobbition Movie Set Tours; Gardens of the Waikato Tours; Zealong Tea Plantation Tours; Cycleway Tours; Wonderful shopping and a great cafe culture.

Cambridge Museum has an extensive collection relating to the history of Cambridge, its districts and people. Our enthusiastic staff and volunteers work to build a rich archival resource.