Local Attractions

Cycling

ARE YOU A ROAD CYCLIST?? BRING YOUR BIKE NZ LICENCE FOR A 10% DISCOUNT. Why not bring your bike and enjoy a training ride with John on some fantastic country roads. 50, 70, 100ks hills, flat whatever your level, starting and finishing at the Motel.
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Daytona Raceway

Daytona Indoor Motor Sport: has been leading the way for 10 years, developing the sport into one of the most exciting and accessible forms of motor racing today.

Casual Racing: Provides you with the flexibility to arrive and drive without the necessity to organize a large group. You may book to secure your spot. No previous driving experience required and a driver’s license is not required.

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Golf

The Waikato has a diverse range of clubs scattered over a wide geographic area, but all are friendly and welcoming to visitors. It is the friendliness, together with the accessibility and affordability of our clubs which is the outstanding feature of golf in the Waikato. Click here for more information.

Hot Air Ballooning

Balloons over Waikato is New Zealand’s premier hot air balloon festival. Held annually, in Hamilton, this five-day icon event it is arguably the most popular event in the city. It attracts balloonists from all over New Zealand and around the world, who come to experience the fun, friendship and warmth this balloon friendly city provides and to demonstrate their skills in a range of competitive activities.