Forest Lake Travel Guide
Hamilton
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Popular places to visit
Hamilton Gardens
From the peaceful Japanese Zen Garden to the explosion of color in the Indian Char Bagh Garden, anyone who loves nature will enjoy this man-made paradise.
Hamilton New Zealand LDS Temple
Find out about the history of Hamilton when you take a trip to Hamilton New Zealand LDS Temple. While in this relaxing area, find time to visit its spas.
Hamilton Central Business District
Hamilton Central Business District is just one of the places to see in Hamilton, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the riverfront or visit the casinos in the area.
Waterworld
You can take time to visit Waterworld during your travels to Hamilton. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its spas.
SkyCity Hamilton
Why not roll the dice with a visit to SkyCity Hamilton during your visit to Hamilton? Visit the area's spas or amble around its riverfront.
Waikato Hospital
If Waikato Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Hamilton.
Things to do
Raglan: Sunset Canyoning Tour and Glowworm Experience
Lake Karapiro: Evening Kayak Glowworm Tour
The best of Hamilton Private walking tour
Cambridge, Matamata, Waitomo: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise
Top hotels in Forest Lake
Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge
Assigned parking would have been helpfu
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center
The room we stayed in was a standard room with two double beds. The beds were clean and comfortable enough. However, there was no facilities to hang up or leave small things like handbags and clothing. Apart from the beds, the only other piece of furniture was the sideboard but face towels and bath ...
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
ibis Hamilton Tainui
It was clean and tidy, it was what I needed a bed to sleep in.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton
Room was nice and well equipped and the staff was great. Pool was dirty but it was nice sitting in the sun on the pool deck.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Heartland Ambassador Hotel Hamilton
Check in was helpful and friendly. Free newspaper to read which was a nice touch. Pool available. Clean, great fluffy towels. The properties are somewhat old fashioned and need updating, bathrooms especially, (wear and tear etc) and a little bistro balcony set would be nice. Near to the centre if ...
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Anglesea Motel and Conference Centre
Yes both very good
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Forest Lake
Whitiora
When in Whitiora, you can plan a visit to FMG Stadium Waikato and Hamilton Centre Place, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Te Rapa
Get to know Te Rapa by checking out its spas, restaurants and shopping. Consider a visit to nearby sights like Waterworld or Hamilton Zoo during your time in the area.
Frankton
While visiting Frankton, you might make a stop by sights like FMG Stadium Waikato and Seddon Park.
Saint Andrews
While Saint Andrews may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Waterworld and FMG Stadium Waikato.
Hamilton Central
While visiting Hamilton Central, you might make a stop by sights like Hamilton Centre Place and SkyCity Hamilton.
Fairfield
Fairfield might not have many top sights, but Claudelands Park and Globox Arena are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
