Cambridge New Zealand information

17/09/2024

Our friends at Cambridge FineWine offer a great variety of wines for both our local and visitor community. This Friday they are joining up with another favourite local - Takapoto Estate for a winestasting at their store at 72 Victoria Street from 4pm.

15/09/2024

Beyond excited about this - c'mon Aussies book your tickets and fly directly into the heart of the Waikato. Cambridge is a short 15 minute drive from Hamilton Airport. Full release here - https://bit.ly/4e9Hord

12/09/2024

This year the Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon New Zealand is coming to Cambridge on 08 December 2024. Great excuse to bring the whole family for the weekend and the kids to run their TRYathlon in Cambridge.

⭐️ Entries are OPEN⭐️

Join us for the 2024/25 Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon™ 🏊🏽‍♂️🚴‍♀️🏃🏾‍♀️

ENTER TODAY and secure the OPENING WEEK SPECIAL price of $46*!

Limited entries, ONLY 100 entries per event are available, so make sure you get in quick!

Click here to find out more: https://tryathlon.co.nz/

*$46 opening week special valid for one week from 10th September for the first 100 entries per event. 35% discount on the full entry fee of $71.80 for Individuals and Teams participants and a 30% discount on the full entry fee of $67 for Splash and Dash participants.

08/09/2024

What a treat, the Australian Boys Choir are performing in Cambridge on 26 September at St Andrews Church. Details here https://www.cambridge.co.nz/events/australian-boys-choir/

07/09/2024

Hidden within Hidden Lake Hotel Cambridge NZ is this delightful little restaurant named after owner Glenda’s Uncle Darcy, following his practice of eating straight from the earth and returning any waste as compost.

The new menu commences today.

05/09/2024

Allow extra time if you're travelling between Tirau and Putaruru over the next few weeks. Starting next Monday SH1 will be closed with diversions in place.

SH1 TIRAU-PUTARURU - 4 WEEK CLOSURE

To enable a major road renewal project State Highway 1 between Putaruru and Tirau will be closed continuously (closed 24/7 in both directions) from 7am on Mon 09 September for a four week period (until Fri 04 Oct), subject to weather conditions. During this period all traffic will be detoured via SH28 (Whites Rd) and SH5 (Tapapa) adding approx 5 minutes to journey times.

Emergency services will always have full access through the worksites as required, while resident access will be maintained at all times during the works, however residents will need to liaise with traffic control teams onsite during this extended closure.

SH1 Tirau-Putaruru Project information: http://spr.ly/6180mFBC2
Journeys Highways Map: http://spr.ly/6182mFBC4 ^TP

30/08/2024

What a little treasure trove of wonderful New Zealand art. Inspirit Studio & Gallery is definitely worth a visit next time you are visiting Cambridge. Thanks for the yummy morning tea!

It was lovely to catch up with these fabulous ladies in the gallery today. Much loved Food Writer & Cookbook Author Allyson Gofton and Destination Cambridge Manager Ruth Crampton. Allyson and I worked together at the New Zealand Woman's Weekly in the eighties. Thanks for visiting! 😊🥰

29/08/2024

On this weekend at Mystery Creek Events Centre. Welcome to exhibitors and attendees. Pop into Cambridge for some great dining and shopping options.

27/08/2024

Farewell to these legends as they complete their time on the Destination Cambridge Board. Dick Breukink and Jatin Bhai - Personal Insurance Specialist - Insurancebase have confidently guided us through a very challenging time. Thank you gents for your commitment to the cause.

Last night at our AGM and industry night we elected new board members Richard Levings from Alpha Bar & Cafe, Bill Heslop formerly of Podium Lodge and Marie Rechner of Mystery Creek Events Centre. Welcome aboard!

24/08/2024

Bringing a group to Cambridge? We've set up a specific page on our website to highlight all the great range of accommodation for groups from 10 - 200 in our region. If you've got a venue you'd like included, send us a message. https://www.cambridge.co.nz/accommodation/group-accommodation/

22/08/2024

Oh yes please!!

Inspired by our Olympic heroes? Come and join in our special mid-week Have-a-Go sessions, so you can ride on the velodrome our Olympic heroes call home. Bike and helmet provided, all sessions are guided by our fully qualified instructors.
Your own Olympic journey starts here - book online via our website https://www.velodrome.nz/

21/08/2024

What's so exciting about visiting Cambridge, is you never know whether you'll rub shoulders with an Olympian! Most of our Olympians have returned and we're enjoying welcoming their home. Great story here on how our cyclists who train with Cycling New Zealand at the Grassroots Trust Velodrome in Cambridge, achieved their greatest haul of medals ever. https://bit.ly/3yOymjV

19/08/2024

Inviting our tourism industry members to our annual AGM and industry night on Tuesday 27 August Guest speakers from Cambridge Distillery and Tourism NZ. RSVP here - https://forms.gle/cFapyyULX8Ak7uST8. If you'd like to join up as a member, contact us via messenger.

19/08/2024

Just announced, NZ House & Garden Tours are coming back to Cambridge next year. 21 & 22 March 2025. Tickets on sale soon.

18/08/2024

Some awesome events coming up in the next few weeks - The Daroch/De Hart Duo at the Town Hall, Takapoto Garden Tour, 80s party at Five Stags, Harness Racing and at the end of the month the NZ Boat, Fish & Dive Expo at Mystery Creek. Check out the full line up at www.cambridge.co.nz/events.

16/08/2024

What we already knew has made headlines via a luxury travel blog. The team at Hidden Lake Hotel Cambridge NZ have been handed a wonderful compliment after they gave a stranded traveller assistance when their car had a flat tyre during their NZ holiday. Going the extra mile is something this team does every day.
Read the full story here -

by Sean Hillen About to leave for our scheduled tour of Hobbiton, the charming film location of the Shire, home to Frodo and company, disaster struck. Approaching our car, I noticed the rear tire w…

15/08/2024

Welcome!

15/08/2024

Spring has sprung early in Cambridge. Beautiful blossoms and spring flowers adorn the town in all directions. It's a beautiful time of year to visit!

14/08/2024

What a special experience, our very own native Ruru taking flight. Come along to the Sculpture Park at Waitakaruru Arboretum on Sunday to hear from Judy Fentress who has made it her life’s work to save and restore native birds and one of her favorites is the Ruru.

Tickets are only $25 and a portion will contribute to the great work that Judy is doing to save this special native species. Book here - https://www.sculpturepark.co.nz/events/ruru-takes-flight

11/08/2024

The magnificent old Masonic Hotel is nearing completion and will be known as The Clements Hotel, as a nod to Archibald Clements who built the original hotel on the site in 1866. Clements was the third mayor of Cambridge and one of the pioneers and founders of the Cambridge township.

We have enjoyed seeing the property transformed over the past year, and look forward to stepping through the doors when it opens later this year.

The website is live and bookings are now being taken for reservations after 1 November.

11/08/2024

Pick up your tickets from the Cambridge isite!!

🌟 Today’s the day! Early bird tickets for the Cambridge Garden Festival are available now!

🌸✨ Gather your friends, organise your gardening group—this is an event not to be missed!

Join us on Sunday, 10 November for a day of beauty and inspiration.

Don’t wait, get your 'early bird' tickets at www.cgf.nz now! Tickets also available at Amber Garden Centre and Cambridge i-SITE. 🌿🌼

08/08/2024

08/08/2024

Wow front cover of Seasons magazine for August and an article on visiting Cambridge as a senior. Pick it up from your local Seasons distributor.

05/08/2024

Hamilton Gardens will start charging visitors from outside Hamilton to visit the enclosed gardens, with effect from 18 September 2024.

However you can purchase an annual pass for $50 (with a special offer of $39 until December 2024) for unlimited visits.

There will also be a 10% discount for Supergold, community card and students over 16.

Everyone, no matter where you live, can continue to explore the bush walks, spot fish in Turtle Lake by the waterfall, walk through the rhododendrons, enjoy a picnic amongst the roses, visit the cafe, and play on the playground at no charge.

Check out the Hamilton City website to find out more.

05/08/2024

The new Ariki Lake House in the heart of Karapiro Village is nearing completion and offering boutique group accommodation from September 2024. Wonderful to have more group accommodation available to our event, sporting and corporate guests.

30/07/2024

Let's vote for Fieldays who are a finalist in the NZ Event Awards for NZ's Favourite Event. Voting button in the link.

While you're at it, check out the new website for Mystery Creek Events Centre.

With all these accolades, it's obvious that Mystery Creek know their stuff, so why not check out their facilities for your next event.

Have you heard that we are a finalist in the New Zealand Event Awards?!
Do you love Fieldays? Help us bring home an award for being NZ's Favourite Event 2024 by voting for us here https://bit.ly/vote_for_Fieldays

NZ Events Association

28/07/2024

Wow what a start to our kiwi rowers’ Olympic campaign last night. These guys train out at the Rowing NZ base at Lake Karapiro which we are blessed to have in our backyard. Go team!

The Kiwi crews laced up, then raced up a storm, as the rain came bucketing down.

Read the day 1 wrap up here: https://rowinghub.co.nz/best-foot-forward-on-opening-day/

18/07/2024

What an awesome way to see the river ...

https://www.camjet.co.nz/hamilton-gardens-ecological-river-cruise/
Enjoy a leisurely Waikato River cruise from Cambridge to Hamilton Gardens or from Hamilton Gardens to Cambridge on the Mighty Waikato River. Taking in the sights as your driver also shares with you the stories of the area. This 35 to 40 minute tour takes you through the Narrows Gorge also whilst capturing a glimpse of stunning waterfalls, fish and bird life.

For more information and to book: Click link below
https://www.camjet.co.nz/hamilton-gardens-ecological-river-cruise/

Hidden Lake Hotel Cambridge NZ
River Riders NZ
Te Awa The Great NZ River Ride
Cambridge New Zealand isite visitor information
Hamilton City Council
Hamilton Gardens
Waipā District Council
Hamilton Airport NZ
Hamilton Waikato Tourism

09/07/2024

Nice to have this group of Cambridge High students pop in to to see what's going on in Cambridge these holidays. Something for everyone - check out the great things to do during the school holidays here - https://www.cambridge.co.nz/guides/school-holidays-guide/

06/05/2024

On stage until Thursday. Pick up your tickets from iticket now.

Need some adventure in your life? Come along and watch the thrilling production of The Pirate Queen. Our students have been working hard to bring this story to life on the St. Peter's stage. Opening this Friday, 3 May, buy your ticket now so you don't miss out.

Buy tickets here - https://www.iticket.co.nz/events/2024/may/the-pirate-queen

📸 Mark Hamilton