Cambridge
Cambridge (Kemureti)
A charming English-style town known as the “City of Trees,” with tree-lined avenues, an old church and antique shops. It is also a hub for New Zealand horse racing and cycling.
Cambridge lies about 20 minutes’ drive from Hamilton. Named after Cambridge in England, its central streets are lined with oak and elm trees planted in the 19th century. In autumn the leaves turn golden, earning it the nickname “City of Trees.” Highlights include the Victorian-style St Andrew’s Church, the Victoria Bridge, a clock tower, antique shops and cafés. The town is also home to New Zealand’s thoroughbred horse breeding centre and the national velodrome, Avantidrome. A stroll through town takes about 1 to 2 hours. It can be combined with Lake Karapiro and Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari for a day trip, and visitors heading toward Rotorua often stop here as well.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Lake Karapiro
- Hamilton Gardens
- Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari
- Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga o Waikato
- Waikato River Paths & Te Awa River Ride
- Hamilton Lake Domain (Lake Rotoroa)
- Zealong Tea Estate
- Hamilton Zoo