There are a few ways to get to where ever you want to go, incluidng bus, train, by renting a car, and letting your homestay gardian drop you off (top 8 most liked places and most of them have links!!)
| Place | Price | Time (by car) | Things you can do there | Any essentials? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waitomo caves | NZD$81–$99 for adults and NZD$25–$37 for children | 14-20 min by car | You can do boatrides through waitomo caves and thats it! | They provide a restaurant and cafe for people. |
| Hamilton Gardens | free if in hamilton $20 for adults NZD Free for children under 16 | 18 min - 20 min | you can look at the beautiful flowers and plants, even being able to take pictures. | They have a cafe. |
| Hobbiton Movie set | adults cost $130 NZD, but children aged from 11–17 are priced at $65 NZD and children from 0–10 are free, | around 1hour-2hours | The hobbiton movie set has guides that help you explore better. | Has a resturant called the green dragon inn! (with two n's) |
| Raglan (Ngarunui Beach) | Free for everyone. | 50 mintues - 1 hour and 30 min | Freely explore the beach. | They don't have any resterants or food places but there are a few around the area. |
| Blue springs / Te Waihou Walkway | Free for everyone | 50 min to 1 hour | can walk along the trail and touch the water. | No nearby food or in the area. |
| Hamilton zoo | $26 for adults and $12 for children. | 15 - 20 min | You can freely walk to any animal area just don't go in the cages! Haha! | Theres a small shop that sells little sovineirs and stuffed animals, and some snacks! |
| Sculpture park | $20 for adults (15+ years) and $5 for children (5–14 years). | 20-25 min | enjoy birdwatching, treasure hunts and sometimes even seasonal events! | Theres a cafe in the park called Roosting Ruru Cafe. |
| Karangahake Gorge Historic Walkway | free for evryone. | 1hour - 1hour 20 min | You can hike or cycle here but it isn't a random tourist full place. | No food in the walkway path but near it. |
