Hamilton

There’s certainly no shortage of mouth-watering restaurants outside of Auckland, and this poses a delicious problem: where do you eat when you’re surrounded by choices?

Hamilton’s cafe scene is growing, with plenty of great coffee, local produce and quirky spots.

There’s nothing better than strolling through a buzzing market with a coffee in-hand and a basket jam-packed with fresh produce and quirky finds. Total bliss, right?

It’s that time of year again when every man and his dog take the solemn oath to give their bodies and brains a break.

Get dreaming up those cheese boards and melty, cheese-laiden winter dishes—here are the best cheese delivery services in New Zealand. 

Drinks delivered to your doorstep. What a wonderful concept. Unfortunately (or fortunately) it's become a bit of a necessity in recent times, but we're here to tell you if your bar cart is running dry New Zealand has plenty of options to top you up. 

These wallet-friendly restaurants will leave you full, satisfied, and with money in the bank—winning.

Hot tip, autumn is the best time to eat your way around New Zealand. 

There are many interesting and unique cafes scattered around Hamilton, hidden down side alleys, plonked amidst industrial zones, and nestled in quiet neighbourhoods. The cafes slinging the best coffee in Hamilton are often the hidden gems.

The hospitality industry is struggling, but not because of the reasons you probably think. While many venues are enjoying an unprecedented boom in popularity (and rightly so), these same places are struggling to find staff to meet the demand. 

Located a stone’s throw from Auckland, the Mighty Waikato is a vibrant region brimming with countless experiences to uncover. From natural wonders and adventurous activities to zen retreats and epic eats, there’s something special for each and every Aucklander.

Lacking inspiration for what to do on the weekend? We understand your pain and that’s why we are here—to give you the inspiration to make this weekend the best you’ve had in a while. Sometimes all you need is a little time spent with nature to make you realise the good things in life are right in front of you. 

New Zealanders are becoming more connected to their choices than ever, making conscious decisions on the 5 W’s (and H) of spending our money. And for what reason? Why, the future of our planet of course!

Drinks delivered to your doorstep. What a wonderful concept. Unfortunately (or fortunately) it's become a bit of a necessity in recent times, but we're here to tell you if your bar cart is running dry New Zealand has plenty of options to top you up. 

Something delicious has been brewing between Whittaker's and Garage Project and yip, you guessed it—it's choccy-flavoured beer.

Hamilton’s burger scene is having a shake-up (pun intended) with the opening of Shake Out. The Hamilton East newcomer prides itself on serving good, honest burgers—without any unnecessary fuss. The no-nonsense menu features the essentials: burgers, fries, shakes and sundaes. What’s not to love, right? 

Hello, Alert Level 3. We’re beyond stoked to reach this milestone and welcome takeaways into our lives. While brunch with your bestie is off the cards, you can still enjoy some of your favourite Hamilton eateries from the comfort of your living room. 

We’re salivating at the thought of having BurgerFuel's drool-worthy food delivered right to our doorstep within 30 minutes, doofer and all. 

It’s been a long, hot summer in Hamilton and we’re pretty stoked for autumn’s promise of cooler weather. And while the weather might be cooling down, the festivities are only getting hotter.

There are very few iconic New Zealand products that we rave about that truly live up to the hype. But it’s been over five years since ‘Choco-Gate’ aka ‘AARGH’ (After Auckland's Rioting Choco-Gate Hell), arrived on our shores and the Lewis Road Creamery still reigns supreme. And this Valentine's Day they've just come up with a new flavour to obsess over.

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream. Well, scream no more, Hamilton. Delicious ice cream is abundant in our fine city and beyond. 

Fried chicken is the name of the game at Hamilton’s hottest new eatery, The Bearded Weasel.

​Just because the sun has set doesn’t mean the party’s over. Nope, Hamilton’s just getting started. When day turns to night, the city offers an epic range of things to see and do.

Sometimes occasions call for a romantic gesture for that special someone. And no, we don’t just mean a swipe to the right. It might be a simple date, an anniversary, a birthday, or time to pop a question. Whatever it is, we’ve got you covered with a round-up of the most romantic things to do in Hamilton.

Hamilton’s food scene is constantly growing and there are some seriously great hidden gems to get amongst in the Waikato region’s biggest city. There is a range of spicy Asian, fine dining, award-winning chefs, pizza to die for and oh-so-many more to eat your way through. 

We get it, sometimes the finances are just a smidge too tight to be spending those extra dollars on anything except the necessities–you know food, rent, your Netflix membership and so on. If you are local to Hamilton or just visiting, there are many ways to see the area and enjoy all it has to offer without spending a cent.