Forest Lake Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Hamilton Gardens

Hamilton Gardens

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

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

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

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

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

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$28
per adult
Escape Room Experience Lady Luna's Cottage of Mysteries
Romantic tour in Hamilton

Romantic tour in Hamilton

AU$823
per traveller
Romantic tour in Hamilton
Raglan: Sunset Canyoning Tour and Glowworm Experience

Raglan: Sunset Canyoning Tour and Glowworm Experience

AU$137
per adult
Raglan: Sunset Canyoning Tour and Glowworm Experience
Classic Alpaca Tour in New Zealand

Classic Alpaca Tour in New Zealand

AU$46
per adult
Classic Alpaca Tour in New Zealand
Waitomo Glow Worm Caves

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

AU$441
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Small-Group Hobbiton and Waitomo Day Tour with Lunch from Auckland
Native Tuatara at Sanctuary Mountain

Sanctuary Mountain (Mt Maungatautari) & Waitomo Luxury Day tour from Auckland

AU$594
per adult
Sanctuary Mountain (Mt Maungatautari) & Waitomo Luxury Day tour from Auckland
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Our pick of the best Forest Lake Hotel Deals

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$121 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$121
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Hamilton. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Ensure to phone ahead & organise parking. The closest parking at Sky City was $ 40.00 for 19 hours parking. Room was clean & quick check in"

Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025

Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center
Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton

Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton

4 out of 5
23 Clarence Street, Hamilton
The price is AU$125 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$125
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Great location, quiet, nice clean room"

Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025

Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton
Novotel Tainui Hamilton

Novotel Tainui Hamilton

4.5 out of 5
7 Alma Street, Hamilton
The price is AU$275 per night from 28 July to 29 July
AU$275
28 July - 29 July
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! (999 reviews)
Parking
"Website states no reserved parking (first come first served basis) and limited parking. When we arrived there was approximately 13 free parking sapces coned off down the side of the building. When I enquired about those spaces i was told by the valet that they had been reseved for a group. Ehat happened ..."

Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

Novotel Tainui Hamilton
Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge

Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge

4 out of 5
16 Thackeray Street, Hamilton
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$128 per night from 31 July to 1 Aug
AU$128
31 July - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star motel in Hamilton. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions ArtsPost and Waikato Museum of Art and History ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (725 reviews)
"Great value! Friendly staff. Clean room. Highly recommended."

Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025

Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge
VR Hamilton

VR Hamilton

4 out of 5
237 Victoria Street, Hamilton
The price is AU$82 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
AU$82
26 Aug - 27 Aug
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)
"Very central/in cbd. Clean, spacious rooms. Don't go out your door before 10am checkout and expect to get back in - keycard already cancelled !!"

Reviewed on 22 Jul. 2025

VR Hamilton
Heartland Ambassador Hotel Hamilton

Heartland Ambassador Hotel Hamilton

3 out of 5
86 Ulster Street, Whitiora, Hamilton, Waikato
The price is AU$137 per night from 28 July to 29 July
AU$137
28 July - 29 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Hamilton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"air con was a little nosey"

Reviewed on 25 Jul. 2025

Heartland Ambassador Hotel 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

If you're spending some time in Whitiora, Whitiora Bible Church and Prodrive Golf are top sights worth seeing.

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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