Matangi Oaks, Hamilton

Matangi Oaks is situated half way between Hamilton and Cambridge on highway 1B. It is easy to find and centrally located for touring the Waikato. Matangi Oaks was built in 1997, set in a delightful garden setting and has a Qualmark 4 Star B & B rating. Only 1 hour to either Waitomo, Rotorua and Tauranga. One and three quarter hours to Auckland International Airport, it is a great first or last night stop for many overseas travellers who enjoy our superb country cuisine. A map is on our web site www.matangioaks.co.nz. A Qualmark 4 Star B & B.

Places to see and things to do in the Waikato. We are situated in the heart of the Waikato. In Hamilton City visitors can take delightful tours to the Hamilton Gardens where river walks lead you to a number of cafes in Victoria St together with the Waikato Museum of Art and History. The Waipa Delta paddle steamer cruises up and down the river serving morning and afternoon teas as well as lunches and dinners. Hamilton has its own Zoo and Free Flight Sanctuary. The annual Hot Air balloon Festival is in April every year. The Clydesdale Museum at Mystery Creek features farm equipment from a bygone era. Mystery Creek hosts the National Agricultural Field Days every June, the biggest in the southern hemisphere.

Within a 45 minute drive are hot mineral pools at Te Aroha, Matamata and Waingaro. Antique shops abound in Cambridge and Tirau. Lake Karapiro has speed boat racing plus National Rowing competitions throughout the summer. There is a huge private collection of sporting memorabilia with a large garden that is open to the public and a Military Museum 5 minutes away. We can arrange tours to some of the best horse studs in the country. Golf courses abound in this part of the country and there are 12 within half an hours drive from here. Waitomo Glow Worm Caves and black water rafting as well as Raglans Bridal Veil Falls are both within one hours drive.