Eat and Drink

Fresh and local products and produce is best and Hamilton and the Waikato region is the place to make the most of some of New Zealand’s best. Enjoy award-winning cheese and wine, sample fresh produce such as asparagus or blueberries, browse at the numerous farmers markets, and dine at top cafes and restaurants.

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Foodie Hotspots Brochure

Discover the abundance of foodie delights in the Hamilton & Waikato region with the Hamilton & Waikato Foodie Hotspots Brochure.

Waikato Cheese Makers

Fertile soils and a long-standing farming heritage have made the Hamilton & Waikato region renowned for its dairy industry, so it should come as no surprise that it’s also home to some of the best New Zealand cheese makers.

Waikato Markets

Nothing tastes better than fresh food straight from the source. New Zealand Farmers’ Markets are a great way to meet the people who produce the fresh, tasty food the country is famous for, and the Hamilton & Waikato region is no exception. Not to mention the array of craft and art markets that regularly feature throughout the region.

Food and Wine

Fresh and local products and produce is best and Hamilton and the Waikato region is the place to make the most of some of New Zealand’s best. Enjoy award-winning cheese and wine, sample fresh produce such as asparagus or blueberries, browse the numerous farmers markets, and dine at top cafes and restaurants.

Hamilton & Waikato - crème de la crema of coffee roasters

Over the past two decades, expert coffee roasters and baristas have sprung up across the Hamilton and Waikato region, creating a major draw for locals and visitors alike.

Top 10 Coffee Spots in Waikato

With a range of artisan coffee roasters calling the region home, and top baristas making delicious brews, there are several great spots to stop for a coffee in the Waikato region.

Pick Your Own Fruit

Fruit never tastes better than when it is freshly picked, and with the array of orchards in the Waikato region offering ‘pick your own’ options, it makes for a great family day out.

Restaurants & Dining Options

Hamilton City has an abundance of top quality dining from which to choose from during your visit. From award winning restaurants to wine and tapas bars, all equally as enticing as the local restaurants and eateries dotted throughout the regions smaller towns such as Cambridge, Matamata and Raglan.

Dining Options in North Waikato

With quaint rural cafes and restaurants housed in historical buildings, dining in the North Waikato region is varied and eclectic.

Left hand surf break, Raglan, New Zealand

Dining Options in Raglan

Enjoy some classic Fish and Chips on the beach, grab a delicious meal made from fresh local produce, or enjoy a few drinks in the sunshine. With an emphasis on fresh and healthy ingredients, Raglan’s dining options provide something to suit all tastes.

Dining Options in Hamilton City

With an eclectic array of dining options within Hamilton City, you will never be short of choice. Award-winning restaurants sit alongside popular cafes and eateries providing everything from tastes of Asia to traditional kiwi fare.

Dining Options in Waitomo & Surrounds

From award winning restaurants overlooking stunning Waitomo landscapes to great local eateries with a welcoming kiwi atmosphere and everything in between, Waitomo & the surrounding areas of Otorohanga, Piopio, Kawhia and Te Kuiti have plenty of dining options on offer.