Forest Lake Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Hamilton Gardens

Hamilton Gardens

4.5/5(223 reviews)

From the peaceful Japanese Zen Garden to the explosion of colour in the Indian Char Bagh Garden, anyone who loves nature will enjoy this man-made paradise.

Hamilton Gardens
Hamilton Central Business District

Hamilton Central Business District

3.5/5(197 reviews)

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.

Hamilton Central Business District

Waterworld

4.5/5(22 reviews)

You can take time to visit Waterworld during your travels to Hamilton. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its spas.

Waterworld

SkyCity Hamilton

4/5(119 reviews)

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.

SkyCity Hamilton

Waikato Hospital

4/5(56 reviews)

If Waikato Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Hamilton.

Waikato Hospital

University of Waikato

4/5(33 reviews)

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.

University of Waikato

Activities

Escape Room Experience Lady Luna's Cottage of Mysteries

Escape Room Experience Lady Luna's Cottage of Mysteries

AU$27
per adult
Escape Room Experience Lady Luna's Cottage of Mysteries
Full Day Customisable Tour with Driver & Luxury Car Unlimited Kms

Full Day Customisable Tour with Driver & Luxury Car Unlimited Kms

AU$450
per traveller
Full Day Customisable Tour with Driver & Luxury Car Unlimited Kms
Raglan: Sunset Canyoning Tour and Glowworm Experience

Raglan: Sunset Canyoning Tour and Glowworm Experience

AU$134
per adult
Raglan: Sunset Canyoning Tour and Glowworm Experience
Classic Alpaca Tour in New Zealand

Classic Alpaca Tour in New Zealand

AU$45
per adult
Classic Alpaca Tour in New Zealand
Romantic tour in Hamilton

Romantic tour in Hamilton

AU$820
per traveller
Romantic tour in Hamilton
Waitomo Glow Worm Caves

Small-Group Hobbiton and Waitomo Day Tour with Lunch from Auckland

AU$433
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Small-Group Hobbiton and Waitomo Day Tour with Lunch from Auckland
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Our pick of the best Forest Lake Hotel Deals

VR Hamilton

VR Hamilton

4 out of 5
237 Victoria Street, Hamilton
The price is AU$81 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
AU$81
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Hamilton. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
6.4/10 (1,003 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 8 Sep. 2025

VR Hamilton
Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center

Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center

3.5 out of 5
287 Victoria Street, Hamilton
The price is AU$110 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$110
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Hamilton. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Good central location, have options for car parking, buffet breakfast was awesome, clean rooms and friendly staff. Would recommend"

Reviewed on 8 Sep. 2025

Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center
Novotel Tainui Hamilton

Novotel Tainui Hamilton

4.5 out of 5
7 Alma Street, Hamilton
The price is AU$264 per night from 3 Oct to 4 Oct
AU$264
3 Oct - 4 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Hamilton. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Outstanding receptionist - Honey. She really is a honey and was efficient, friendly and very helpful. Awesome asset for the hotel."

Reviewed on 7 Sep. 2025

Novotel Tainui Hamilton
Microtel Lodge

Microtel Lodge

2 out of 5
140 Ulster St, Hamilton, Waikato
The price is AU$62 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
AU$62
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Hamilton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions FMG Stadium Waikato and Prodrive Golf are located ...
7.6/10 Good! (19 reviews)
"Very clean"

Reviewed on 5 Sep. 2025

Microtel Lodge
Quest on London

Quest on London

4 out of 5
51 London Street, Cnr London and Victoria Streets, Hamilton
The price is AU$148 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
AU$148
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Hamilton. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (400 reviews)
"Very handy to everything but no parking supplied, needed to park in Wilson. Car park."

Reviewed on 5 Sep. 2025

Quest on London
Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton

Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton

4 out of 5
23 Clarence Street, Hamilton
The price is AU$137 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$137
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Hamilton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Hotel was clean and quiet from outside noise. Room walls are a little thin and pur neighbours woke us up on the night when the arrived back."

Reviewed on 8 Sep. 2025

Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton
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Other neighbourhoods around Forest Lake

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Beerescourt

While Beerescourt isn't home to many top sights, Waterworld and FMG Stadium Waikato are some notable places to visit nearby.

Beerescourt
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Whitiora

When in Whitiora, you can plan a visit to FMG Stadium Waikato and Hamilton Centre Place, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Whitiora
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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.

Te Rapa
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Frankton

4.5/5(30 area reviews)

While visiting Frankton, you might make a stop by sights like FMG Stadium Waikato and Seddon Park.

Frankton
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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.

Saint Andrews
Waikato showing rocky coastline and a bay or harbour

Hamilton Central

While visiting Hamilton Central, you might make a stop by sights like Hamilton Centre Place and SkyCity Hamilton.

Hamilton Central

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