Riverlea 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

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

FMG Stadium Waikato

Catch an event at FMG Stadium Waikato during your trip to Hamilton. Visit the area's spas or amble around its riverfront.

FMG Stadium 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
Raglan: Sunset Canyoning Tour and Glowworm Experience

Raglan: Sunset Canyoning Tour and Glowworm Experience

AU$136
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
Romantic tour in Hamilton

Romantic tour in Hamilton

AU$821
per traveller
Romantic tour in Hamilton
Waitomo Glow Worm Caves

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

AU$438
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$593
per adult
Sanctuary Mountain (Mt Maungatautari) & Waitomo Luxury Day tour from Auckland
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Our pick of the best Riverlea Hotel Deals

VR Hamilton

VR Hamilton

4 out of 5
237 Victoria Street, Hamilton
The price is AU$81 per night from 25 Sept to 26 Sept
AU$81
25 Sept - 26 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)
"The only thing that concerns me is the bathroom floors are extremely slippery"

Reviewed on 22 Aug. 2025

VR Hamilton
Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center

Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center

3.5 out of 5
287 Victoria Street, Hamilton
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$119 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$119
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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! (1,003 reviews)
Great Central Spot
"Great convenient place to stay in central Hamilton"

Reviewed on 24 Aug. 2025

Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center
Novotel Tainui Hamilton

Novotel Tainui Hamilton

4.5 out of 5
7 Alma Street, Hamilton
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$275 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$275
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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)
"Always a great stay, with friendly service and great facilities."

Reviewed on 12 Aug. 2025

Novotel Tainui Hamilton
Microtel Lodge

Microtel Lodge

2 out of 5
140 Ulster St, Hamilton, Waikato
The price is AU$63 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
AU$63
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Hamilton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Whitiora Bible Church and FMG Stadium Waikato are ...
7.2/10 Good! (13 reviews)
"Happy to have a affordable hotel in the area. Need to be careful of those posts when driving. Easy to crash into them :-( I did crash !!! Would have been good to have some sort of hooks to hang jackets and stuff in the room."

Reviewed on 11 Aug. 2025

Microtel Lodge
Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge

Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge

4 out of 5
16 Thackeray Street, Hamilton
The price is AU$108 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
AU$108
14 Sept - 15 Sept
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! (733 reviews)
"My friend stayed there. I couldn't make. She wasnt treated well. Initially they refused to give her room key. Even after phone conversation with me"

Reviewed on 6 Aug. 2025

Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge
Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton

Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton

4 out of 5
23 Clarence Street, Hamilton
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$133 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$133
31 Aug - 1 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! (1,001 reviews)
"It's comfortable, will likely to stay again"

Reviewed on 13 Aug. 2025

Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton
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Other neighbourhoods around Riverlea

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Hillcrest

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Hillcrest and surrounding area, you can visit Hamilton Gardens and Globox Arena.

Hillcrest
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Peacocke

Peacocke might not have many top sights, but Hamilton Gardens and SkyCity Hamilton are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Peacocke
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Hamilton East

While visiting Hamilton East, you might make a stop by sights like Hamilton Gardens and Waikato River.

Hamilton East
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Claudelands

While visiting Claudelands, you might make a stop by sights like Globox Arena and Claudelands Park.

Claudelands
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Hamilton Lake

While Hamilton Lake isn't home to many top sights, Lake Rotoroa and SkyCity Hamilton are some notable places to visit nearby.

Hamilton Lake
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Melville

Melville might not have many top sights, but Hamilton Gardens and SkyCity Hamilton are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Melville

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