Top 10 Points of Interest & Landmarks in Hamilton & Waikato Region, North Island

January 12, 2022 Myesha Cogley

Discover the best top things to do in Hamilton & Waikato Region, New Zealand including Adrian Worsley Historic Creations, University of Waikato, Sir Colin Meads Statue, Ed Hillary Walkway, Dog and Sheep Shaped Corrugated Metal Buildings, The Toothbrush Fence, Raglan Domain, Morrinsville Mega Cow, Hamilton Model Engineers., Jim Barnett Reserve.
Restaurants in Hamilton & Waikato Region

1. Adrian Worsley Historic Creations

62 Rewi Street, Te Aroha 3320 New Zealand +64 7-884 9588 http://www.adrian-worsley.com/
Excellent
94%
Good
6%
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0%
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5.0 based on 17 reviews

Adrian Worsley Historic Creations

Unique sculptures made form recycled, reused and reclaimed materials and scrap metal. Adrian's gallery is one where you can touch and explore, even traipsing the board walks through the artists workshop. Be prepared to be amazed.

Reviewed By shumonk - Abbotsford, Australia

Adrian Worsley’s gallery and shop is something that needs to just be experienced. The moment you step into the inventory of all the scrap metal it sets the tone of the story he tells through his sculptures. Totally worth it.

2. University of Waikato

Knighton Road, Hamilton 3215 New Zealand +64 7-856 2889 http://www.waikato.ac.nz
Excellent
55%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
0%
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 58 reviews

University of Waikato

3. Sir Colin Meads Statue

178 Rora Street, Te Kuiti New Zealand http://meadsville.co.nz
Excellent
59%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
12%
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4.5 based on 34 reviews

Sir Colin Meads Statue

Sir Colin Meads Bronze Statue All Black legend & New Zealand’s Player of the 20th Century Come see him immortalised in bronze in Te Kuiti’s main street. Te Kuiti – in the heart of the North King Country on SH3 – 15 minutes from the Waitomo Caves, 1 hour from Hamilton, 2.5 hours from Auckland

Reviewed By 740mareer - Christchurch, New Zealand

A very nice and large statue of Colin Meads with an informative billboard close by. Its just in front of the railway station - on the sidewalk.

4. Ed Hillary Walkway

Otorohanga New Zealand
Excellent
59%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
5%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 22 reviews

Ed Hillary Walkway

Reviewed By WaikatoSue - Te Awamutu, New Zealand

This gives so much information and is worth taking the time to walk along.Each display gives an insight into early NZ and the Kiwiana which makes it unique. There are displays on the All Blacks, ANZACs, Aunt Daisy - a real Kiwi legend!, the buzzy bee, Colin Meads our great rugby player, Marmite, pavlova, Team New Zealand and so much more.

5. Dog and Sheep Shaped Corrugated Metal Buildings

Tirau New Zealand +64 7-883 1202 http://tirauinfo.co.nz/tirau-i-site/
Excellent
41%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 92 reviews

Dog and Sheep Shaped Corrugated Metal Buildings

Reviewed By SuzieLock - Pokolbin, Australia

Have always loved Tirau... particularly the corrugated buildings, sculpture signs etc. The shops are well worth a look through too!... I always seem to make a few purchases in Tirau!!

6. The Toothbrush Fence

294 Limeworks Loop Road Te Pahu, Hamilton 3285 New Zealand
Excellent
33%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
28%
Poor
6%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 18 reviews

The Toothbrush Fence

7. Raglan Domain

Raglan 3225 New Zealand
Excellent
31%
Good
62%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
0%
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4.0 based on 13 reviews

Raglan Domain

Reviewed By Flash2004 - New Plymouth, New Zealand

For people of all ages, from toddlers to pensioners this is just the best with something for everyone. Safe swimming even for supervised toddlers, bridge jumping for teens, nice gradual slope underwater to a good depth, sandy bottom, warm, flushed by the tide daily, good clean amenities for showering, changing, toilets, food and icecream kiosk, awesome skate park, big grassy fields, a boat ramp and just the briefest walk to the town CBD. Its got it all. ,

8. Morrinsville Mega Cow

86 Thames St, Morrinsville 3300 New Zealand +64 7-889 5575 http://www.morrinsvillenz.co.nz
Excellent
42%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
0%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 26 reviews

Morrinsville Mega Cow

Reviewed By whykickamoocowtown

We specially drove from our home town to visit Morrinsville to see the cows, I thought there were 5 or so, well what a surprise. It was a great visit and thank you to all the artists who created these works of art. I really liked the cow that had the reflection of a farmer on his horse in the cows eye, great details! Cheers Theuns

9. Hamilton Model Engineers.

Minogue Park Tui Avenue, Hamilton 3200 New Zealand +64 7-846 1928 [email protected] http://www.hme.co.nz
Hamilton Model Engineers.

The Hamilton Model Engineers are open every Sunday providing miniature train rides for the public, around our tracks at Minogue Park. We run weather permitting from 10:30am - 3:00pm (with a volunteer lunch break from 12:00pm to 12:30pm). With over an acre of park area, on-site parking and areas for picnics and seating, a trip to our track is a family-friendly event, no matter age or interests.

10. Jim Barnett Reserve

Waotu South Road, Tokoroa New Zealand
Excellent
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100%
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4.0 based on 1 reviews

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