Equifest 2026

JetPark Hamilton Airport New Zealand is the perfect blend of comfort and convenience, located just a 6-minute walk from Hamilton Airport Terminal and close to Mystery Creek Events Centre. Enjoy free parking, a fitness center, outdoor pool, sauna, and tennis court during your stay. Our rooms feature free WIFI, flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and tea/coffee making facilities, with some offering air-conditioning and spa baths. For added comfort, our apartments include living rooms and kitchenettes. Room service is available for your convenience. Unwind in our casual restaurant and bar with seasonal garden seating, or host your next event in our conference centre, featuring 6 versatile meeting rooms.

Great Cafe in the building, 1 minute walk to Seddon Park, 2 minute walk into town, 5 minute walk to Waikato stadium, 3 minute drive to Hamilton Lake, 5 minute drive to Globox Arena and only 15 minute drive to Hamilton Airport.

Relax and unwind in the stylish Zealong Guest House, where spaciousness meets elegance. This original farmhouse has been beautifully transformed into a secluded sanctuary, offering refined comfort and privacy - complete with all the luxuries you’d expect for your wedding day or a luxury retreat. Guests also enjoy access to two dedicated on-site restaurants within the Estate. Features and facilities include: 8 beautifully appointed rooms, 4 bathrooms, spacious open-plan kitchen, dining, and lounge area, generous outdoor decks with swimming pool and conservatory, wall-mounted 58” TV and high-speed WIFI, complimentary Zealong Tea and Mojo coffee with a private entrance and parking.

Novotel Tainui Hamilton is perfectly located in the heart of Hamilton’s dynamic CBD. Only a short distance to Hamilton’s attractions, entertainment & major convention facilities and with easy access to the airport, the best of the city is at your doorstep. With this iconic hotel in the CBD, Hamilton is able to project itself as a destination for events & exhibitions, providing the service and quality required for its international travellers. The hotel provides 217 well equipped rooms as well as extensive conference facilities for up to 300 delegates. Featuring adequate onsite parking, gym, sauna, restaurant and bar, the hotel also has a strong commitment to the environment and is dedicated to achieve environmental and social activities.

Cambridge is the Town of Trees and Champions, situated in the heart of the Waikato province It is well known for its equine industry and for its lush farmland. In addition to the many activities and attractions in Cambridge, Maungatautari Ecological Trust, Lake Karapiro, and Mystery Creek Event Center to name a few, several of the main Tourist attractions in New Zealand are approximately one hours drive from Cambridge e.g. Hobbiton,Waitomo, Rotorua, Tauranga, and Otorohanga, Raglan.

Our bespoke studio (built and decorated by Chris and Amanda) is a real little gem. You’ll love enjoying a cuppa in the morning while taking in the view across the gully the gully bank, which we’re restoring with native trees. The bird song makes for a peaceful start to the day. Champion Rest is centrally located, and is a stones throw away from Hamilton Airport, Mystery Creek Event Centre, Lake Karapiro, Hamilton Gardens, Avantidrome and Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari. We’re just a short bike ride away from Te Awa River Ride path, which leads to all sorts of great places including the award-winning Hamilton Gardens, the town of Cambridge and Hamilton City. We provide breakfast - tea, coffee, herb tea, toast and spreads and muesli.