Guidebook for Hillcrest area
Food Scene
The coffee is amazing! This Cafe is well established and has been loved by locals for over 10 years. Located on the main road with plenty of parking, its only a two minute drive through Knighton Road.
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Jacks Coffee Lounge
31 Cambridge RdThe coffee is amazing! This Cafe is well established and has been loved by locals for over 10 years. Located on the main road with plenty of parking, its only a two minute drive through Knighton Road.
Honestly the best Pizza in town. You do pay a little bit extra for it, but it's well worth it! And oh-so-convenient being just across the road!
Hell Pizza
247 Clyde StHonestly the best Pizza in town. You do pay a little bit extra for it, but it's well worth it! And oh-so-convenient being just across the road!
For a Healthy lunch or dinner, check out Pita Pit at the University grounds where you can walk around the lakes and park while you eat.
Pita Pit
109 Thomas RdFor a Healthy lunch or dinner, check out Pita Pit at the University grounds where you can walk around the lakes and park while you eat.
Momento are a chain of coffee shops in Hamilton and here you can walk through the lovely uni grounds while you sip your coffee, or enjoy it sitting in the coffee lounge.
Momento Uni Lakes
164 Hillcrest RoadMomento are a chain of coffee shops in Hamilton and here you can walk through the lovely uni grounds while you sip your coffee, or enjoy it sitting in the coffee lounge.
Drinks & Nightlife
This bar has been well established for longer than I can remember and I am 33! Its a local for both students and other ages. Hidden at the back of the shopping complex, and walking distance to our accommodation.
The Hillcrest Tavern
247 Clyde StThis bar has been well established for longer than I can remember and I am 33! Its a local for both students and other ages. Hidden at the back of the shopping complex, and walking distance to our accommodation.
There are many cafe's, restaurants and bars on Grey Street and Cook Street. There is a park for the kids and the area runs parallel to the Waikato River walks. Park along the street for free and go for a walk - there is something for everyone!
Hamilton East
There are many cafe's, restaurants and bars on Grey Street and Cook Street. There is a park for the kids and the area runs parallel to the Waikato River walks. Park along the street for free and go for a walk - there is something for everyone!
Parks & Nature
There are some great gardens that the public can walk around, as well as a large sports field and a lake. Often there will be seminars and open days held that the public can attend also. Check out the University at http://www.waikato.ac.nz/
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University of Waikato
Hillcrest RoadThere are some great gardens that the public can walk around, as well as a large sports field and a lake. Often there will be seminars and open days held that the public can attend also. Check out the University at http://www.waikato.ac.nz/
The gardens here are world class. With many different areas to walk through and a great little cafe, you can either take a picnic or stop for a barista made coffee on the lake. You could easily spend an entire day here and maybe even pop onto the River Cruise for a cheeky wine.
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Hamilton Gardens station
The gardens here are world class. With many different areas to walk through and a great little cafe, you can either take a picnic or stop for a barista made coffee on the lake. You could easily spend an entire day here and maybe even pop onto the River Cruise for a cheeky wine.
Shopping
This is a department store for everything home, technology, garden, clothing as well as a small amount of pharmacy based items. New Zealand's budget friendly store. There is also a bakery just next door.
The Warehouse Hillcrest
265 Clyde StThis is a department store for everything home, technology, garden, clothing as well as a small amount of pharmacy based items. New Zealand's budget friendly store. There is also a bakery just next door.
Hillcrest Fresh
247 Clyde StFresh fruit and veges next to the Bakery, Hell Pizza and The Hillcrest Tavern.
Essentials
Just a walk across the road for groceries and quick eats. There is also a bakery and vege shop in the block of shops next door.
Four Square Hillcrest
271 Clyde StJust a walk across the road for groceries and quick eats. There is also a bakery and vege shop in the block of shops next door.
Everything Else
Hillcrest Bakery & Cafe
145 Cambridge RdThere is also a bakery just by The Warehouse.
Entertainment & Activities
Something to keep everyone entertained here! Badminton, Tennis, Roller Skating, Roller Hockey, Roller DERBY! Rugby grounds, cycle tracks. There is also another park about five minutes drive where you can learn to skate, check it out here - http://hamiltonskate.co.nz/index.html
Hamilton East Tourist Park
Old Farm RoadSomething to keep everyone entertained here! Badminton, Tennis, Roller Skating, Roller Hockey, Roller DERBY! Rugby grounds, cycle tracks. There is also another park about five minutes drive where you can learn to skate, check it out here - http://hamiltonskate.co.nz/index.html