Hamilton is New Zealands largest inland City with a population of over 108,000. The
City is divided by the Waikato River which starts its journey
from Lake Taupo and flows out to sea at Port Waikato. The East and
West are connected by 6 bridges, the newest being the Pukete Bridge which
was opened on 20th October 1996.
The M.V. Waipa Delta paddle steamer, cruises the Waikato River daily, check out their site for more details.
If it's shopping you're interested in, check out the Downtown Plaza web site.
| Hamilton is the centre of some of the richest, most productive farmland on earth. The Waikato valley and adjoining Waipa valley with the Hauraki Plains are among the world's top producers of dairy cattle, deer and thoroughbred horses as well as high deliverers of beef, poultry, pigments, sheep and goats. It is a major area for horticulture, floriculture, viticulture and market gardening. |  |
Hamilton is the service centre, market place, equipment supplier and financial focus for the regions agricultural producers.
Miniature horses Matangi, near Hamilton.
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For more information check out the Balloons over Waikato web site
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