Equifest 2026

Time

Fri 16 Oct 2026, 8:30am - 5:30pm

Sat 17 Oct 2026, 8:30am - 5:30pm

Sun 18 Oct 2026, 8:30am - 3:00pm

Restrictions

All Ages

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Grab your bestie and plan your visit to Equifest, heading to Claudelands Events Centre in Hamilton for the first time.

Equifest is a three-day festival where we come together to connect and share our passion for all ...

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Jet Park Hotels

JetPark Hamilton Airport and Conference Centre

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.

KOSH BNB

Luxury Designer Home - By KOSH BNB

Located in Central Hamilton, this property is a combination of convince & luxury. A short walk to Waterworld, Te Rapa 2 minute drive to Te Rapa Race course, 3 minute drive to St Andrews Golf course, 5 minute drive to either town or The Base Shopping Centre, 5 minute drive to Waikato Stadium and 10 minute drive to Globox Arena. Great for families, professionals and holiday makers.

MyStays NZ

Hawthorne Cottage - Tamahere

Whether you're visiting for a peaceful getaway or local attractions, Hawthorn Cottage is the perfect base. This private guesthouse, connected to the main home, has its own entrance and access to a shared in-ground pool. Enjoy tea/coffee facilities, a mini-fridge and toaster, with cafés, restaurants and takeaways nearby. Located just 8 minutes from Cambridge and Hamilton Airport, with Hobbiton, Mystery Creek and Hamilton Gardens all within easy reach. Bike storage and e-bike charging are available in the owners’ garage. Please note: no laundry or cooking facilities, no guest pets, and the property is not suitable for small children due to the nearby river.

Shirley Warring

Hadleigh Boutique Lodge

Set on 5 acres, Hadleigh is accessed down a rural lane, the tranquil setting belies its proximity to Hamilton city’s, renowned gardens and busy night life. The quaint settlement of Cambridge is close by. We were particularly drawn to the areas natural beauty, as was Peter Jackson when he chose to film his magical Hobbits here. However, it was the mighty Waikato river, woodland walks and verdant fields, home to New Zealand’s pre-eminent thoroughbred horse industry that drew us in. Following the devastating 2011 ‘quakes, we missed hosting and felt that this new ‘Hadleigh’ was really quite superb, a place we would be proud to share with our guests.

Captains Quarters Motor Inn

Captains Quarters Motor Inn

Captain's Quarters Motor Inn is located on a back section and provides a quiet environment. The spacious units, quiet location and swimming pool provide opportunity for a relaxing stay. Only a 5-minute walk to restaurants, cafés, shopping or even the greyhound/harness racing track. Accommodation includes 3 x 2-bedroom units and 4 (Super King Bed) Studio Units and 2 Twin Studio Units (Queen and Single bed). All units have cooking facilities , digital TV, 8 Sky TV channels, DVD player and free Wi-Fi. Captains Quarters is only a short drive to Lake Karapiro, Hamilton Airport, St.Peter's School and Avantidrome, Mystery Creek and Wedding venues such as Sarnia Park, and Red Barn.

KOSH BNB

Games Room and Central - By KOSH BNB

Ready to keep you warm in winter with double glazing and a fantastic heat pump. Only 2 minute drive to State Highway 1 (SH1) on ramp to Auckland or Tauranga, 2 minute drive to Greenhill Shopping Complex, with Restaurants, Cafe, Convenience store and more, 80m walk to a park and playground, 10 minute drive to 'The Base' Shopping Centre, 10 minute drive to Globox Arena and only 15 minute drive to Waikato Stadium. Great for families, professionals and holiday makers.

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