Top Things to do in Hamilton & Waikato Region
Top Hotels in Hamilton & Waikato Region
Top 7 Farms in Hamilton & Waikato Region, North Island
Discover the best top things to do in Hamilton & Waikato Region, New Zealand including Alphra Lavenders, Waitomo Big Bird & Miniature Animal Petting Farm, Ye Olde Berry Farm, Lavender Backyard Garden, Ruakura Berry Farm, Learn About Living Sustainably, Hunt and Gather Bee Co..
Restaurants in Hamilton & Waikato Region
1. Alphra Lavenders
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By NaliniG127
We enjoyed visiting this lavender farm. The owners were really friendly and even gave us a quick tour/info session. There are also a wide range of high quality lavender based products on sale at a very reasonable price. We were pleasantly surprised that there was no entry fee. It was worth the 40 minute drive from Hamilton.
2. Waitomo Big Bird & Miniature Animal Petting Farm
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
Waitomo Big Birds (Ostrich & Emu & Giant Moa) and Miniature animals provide an hours petting experience for animal lovers with lots of photo opportunities with animals - miniature horses, donkeys, llama & alpacas, baby-doll & dwarf sheep, goats, miniature highland cows, mini-bulls, and small petting animals - mini-lop rabbits, tortoise, and mini-munchkin cats with kittens in season.
Reviewed By Traveler563763
Ann’s farm stay far exceeded our expectations and is a must see and do if you are planning a trip to Waitomo. My only regret is that we only stayed one night. The farm tour was a blast for both adults and kids. I don’t think I’ve ever seen so many animals coexisting except when visiting a zoo! Ostriches, emus, donkeys, mini horses, guinea pigs, llamas, alpacas, Scottish highland cows, jersey cows, sheep, rams, kittens, a tortoise, goats, bulls, rabbits, and even a pig all integrated into one farm (and we mustn’t forget Betsy the dog, who would be highly offended if we didn’t note how much we loved her). We not only pet several of the animals but also had our 7 year old sit atop a few cows. It was really outrageous and awesome! My personal highlight was getting to collect ostrich eggs in the paddock and then enjoying a homemade ostrich egg omelet for breakfast. Please don’t stay anywhere else in Waitomo. This is the place if you enjoy animals and don’t mind a little dirt here and there!
3. Ye Olde Berry Farm
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 35 reviews
The Olde Berry farm is a pick-your-own experience, with a shop facility that has own grown fresh raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, boysenberries. We also have real fruit icecreams, smoothies, drinks, locally sourced honeys, sauces & spreads.We also have locally sourced fruit and vegetables! We run pick-your-owns on selected weekends.
Reviewed By Brycee10 - Auckland Central, New Zealand
The old berry farm on Tauwhere road is great Wonderful place to pic your own berries Also has a great ice cream shop.... great on a hot day in summer
4. Lavender Backyard Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Pick-Your-Own (PYO) spray-free blueberries and lavenders; Enjoy a cup of coffee, real fruit blueberry ice cream or blueberry smoothies among the fields of lavender; Taste delicious blueberry and lavender food. Our season is December and January. Please check our website or google business before you come.
Reviewed By Ruthie0819 - Auckland, New Zealand
The owners were friendly and very accommodating. The backyard is very pleasing to the eyes as well as its smell. We didn't experience the blueberry picking since there's not much berries left for picking. The entrance fee is relatively cheaper than the one in Auckland.
5. Ruakura Berry Farm
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 43 reviews
Reviewed By kiwicowgirl - Hamilton, New Zealand
Great berry farm with it's own icecream shop. They do delicious freshly mixed berry icecreams and sell a variety of products. Nice place for a quick treat on a hot day.
6. Learn About Living Sustainably
Tour an organic lifestyle block and learn about growing and raising nutritious food. Bespoke tours, weekend retreats or scheduled courses on different aspects of sustainable living. On 3.5h we have an established orchard (over 250 labelled trees and shrubs) plus hundreds of herbs and vegetables integrated with bees, cows, sheep, pigs and a variety of poultry. Organically and sustainably we have been producing all our own nutritious food for over ten years. Experience and experimentation has taught us there are many ways to achieve "The Good Life" and the best way to learn is hands on. The Waikato climates enables us to grow a huge range of food from all over the world. I enjoy pushing the boundaries and growing the unusual - which means our diet (and waistlines) have expanded considerably. I use only organic, sustainable growing methods and are continually improving our soil, and nutrient-density of our food.
