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WAIKATO
The Waikato region has two spectacular landscapes—one above ground, the other below.
Waikato Area map
Above ground the view is dominated by the Waikato River and the rich rolling green of productive farmland.
The main centre is Hamilton—a city that serves the farming and university community.
Hamilton is famous for its gardens, their local zoo which has the largest free flight aviary in the Southern Hemisphere—an excellent chance to see and learn about New Zealand’s distinctive native birds. The southern end of Hamilton’s main street offers an excellent choice of restaurants, cafes and bars.
The quirky West Coast beach town of Raglan is known throughout the international surfing community for its amazing left-hand break.
As a result, the local township is laid back, crafty and well furnished with good eating places.
Even if you don’t surf, you’ll want to sample the idyllic Raglan lifestyle.
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