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Outdoors in Hamilton

Parks, beaches and outdoor spots local hotels recommend, and marked walking and hiking routes in and around Hamilton.

12 picks · 12 free · updated 14 October

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FreeTe Araroa - 03 Waikato - b Rangiriri to Huntly21.5 km · about 6 hrsFreeTe Araroa - 03 Waikato - d Ngaruawahia to Pukete Road, Hamilton12 km · about 3.5 hrsFreeTe Araroa - 03 Waikato - e Pukete Road to Taitua Arboretum, Taitua Rd, Hamilton18 km · about 5 hrsFreeTe Araroa - 03 Waikato - f Waipa Walk28 km · about 7.5 hrsFreeTe Araroa - 03 Waikato - g Pirongia Traverse16.5 km · about 4.5 hrsFreeTe Araroa - 03 Waikato - c Huntly to Ngaruawahia12 km · about 3.5 hrsFreeTe Awa River WalkRoute on OpenStreetMapFreePioneer WalkRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeBell TrackRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeKarakariki TrackRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeAllan Turner WalkwayRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeZealong Tea TourRoute on OpenStreetMap
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Outdoors in Hamilton, answered

What are the best outdoors picks in Hamilton?

Right now: Te Araroa - 03 Waikato - b Rangiriri to Huntly, Te Araroa - 03 Waikato - d Ngaruawahia to Pukete Road, Hamilton, Te Araroa - 03 Waikato - e Pukete Road to Taitua Arboretum, Taitua Rd, Hamilton and Te Araroa - 03 Waikato - f Waipa Walk. The list is refreshed several times a day from local hotels and hostels and their booking partners.

Are any of them free?

Yes: Te Araroa - 03 Waikato - b Rangiriri to Huntly, Te Araroa - 03 Waikato - d Ngaruawahia to Pukete Road, Hamilton, Te Araroa - 03 Waikato - e Pukete Road to Taitua Arboretum, Taitua Rd, Hamilton and Te Araroa - 03 Waikato - f Waipa Walk, and 8 more.

Can I plan a day around these?

Yes. Open What's On Hamilton and use Plan my day: it builds a day from these and everything else on in Hamilton, with a link to book each one. Ask Eli, FreeGuides' trip planner, to plan several days.