| the 1- and 2-bedroom apartments feature separate living rooms. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. amenities include a gym and guest laundry facilities. on highway 1, this casual motel is 3 km from the formal hamilton gardens and 46 km from the charming hobbiton movie set, featured in the lord of the rings movies. the laid-back studios offer kitchenettes, flat-screen tvs and high-speed internet access; upgraded studios add balconies or whirlpool tubs
Auckland Airport 1 hr 34
Hamilton Lake Domain (9 min) Parana Park (6 min)
Kowhai-themed park offering interactive native bird sculptures, water features & a kids' playground. Hamilton Gardens (5 min)
Landscaped gardens ranging from Tudor-style to Japanese and traditional Maori-influenced versions. Riff Raff Statue - Celebrating Richard O'Brien & The Rocky Horror Show (7 min) St Peter's Cathedral (5 min)
Cathedral, church, and history Indian Char Bagh Garden (7 min)
Fragrant, enclosed 4-part garden inspired by a historic style of garden popular in India. Claudelands Park (9 min) Te Parapara (7 min)
Section of Hamilton Gardens exhibiting traditional Maori growing & harvesting practices. Taitua Arboretum (13 min)
Tranquil green space abundant with trees, pastures, a woodland garden & walking trails. Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga o Waikato (6 min)
Museum featuring exhibits on Waikato's art, history & culture, as well as educational programs. Classics Museum (8 min)
Funky museum showcasing over 100 classic automobiles, plus signs & oil cans, in a retro setting. Blastacars Drift Karts - Hamilton (3 min) Hamilton Lake (4 min) Hamilton Zoo (13 min)
Over 600 animals live in this large zoo featuring a walk-through aviary, plus a cafe & picnic areas. SkyCity Hamilton (8 min)
Entertainment complex featuring a casino, several restaurants & bars, live events & a bowling alley. | 
