Forest Lake Travel Guide
Hamilton
Visit Forest Lake
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 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.
University of Waikato
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Waikato during your travels in Hamilton. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its spas.
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
Cambridge, Matamata, Waitomo: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise
Cambridge Waikato New Zealand: Tour -45 Min Extreme Jet Boat
Full-Day Rainforest Getaway in Northland
Top hotels in Forest Lake
Novotel Tainui Hamilton
Great stay.
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center
Great area, close to restaurants, bars, all within walkable distance. Room was comfortable, clean, a bit dated, but the air-con was great and the beds were comfortable. Second time staying here and would definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
VR Hamilton
Sign needed on Alexander St entrance to carpark, City Hotel dominates, nothing to say VR parking as google takes to Alex st not Victoria St. Back entrance from parking is very unprof, messy could use spruce up.
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
The Clements Hotel
Very clean and comfortable. This property is gorgeous and i cant wait to stat there again.
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Quest on London
Had a great washer and dryer
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
ibis Hamilton Tainui
Great location, nice hotel, staff was amazing
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Forest Lake
Beerescourt
While Beerescourt isn't home to many top sights, Waterworld and FMG Stadium Waikato are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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.
