Located 127 kms south of Auckland, Hamilton is located on the banks of the Waikato River - the longest river in New Zealand.

Hamilton has become the indutstrial, financial, eductional centre and is now New Zealand's fourth largest city.

Hamilton is known for abundent parks, walkways, river jet boating and river cruises, agriculture research, Waikato University, stud farms and the annual National Field day and Hot Air Balloon Fiesta.

Hamilton is served by InterCity Coachlines, Tranz Scenic rail services, Air New Zealand Link and Origin Pacific air services from Auckland and Wellington.