Cambridge - North Island, New Zealand

Cambridge is a very pretty town just 24 kilometres southeast of Hamilton on SH1 with a very English look and feel to it. It was founded in 1864 and initially served as a militia settlement because of its proximity to the Waikato River.

It is now a well-established agricultural town and famed for its superb thoroughbred farms producing some of New Zealand's best racehorses.

Cambridge Activities

Cambridge reflects its pastoral background in the prominent village green. The St Andrews Anglican Church is an elegant structure that harks back to the strong Victorian influence. Opposite the church lies the Te Koutu Park with a pretty setting in the form of a lake surrounded by chestnut and oak trees.

There is a Cambridge Equine Stars Walk of Fame with mosaics of Cambridge bred star studs embedded on the pavements. The Cambridge Thoroughbred Lodge, 6 kilometres southeast of the town is where you can see real thoroughbreds being trained.

There is a visitor centre at the corner of Queen and Victoria streets. The buses on the Auckland Wellington route stop near the Town Hall. There are local shuttles from Hamilton on weekdays stopping by St Andrews Church. There is a good library on Wilson St.

Cambridge Accommodation

Cambridge has limited accommodation facilities as the bulk of visitors set up base at Hamilton and travel to Cambridge and back. The accommodation in Cambridge ranges from a 1920 stately house with rooms to B&Bs (bed and breakfasts), motels and motorparks.

Cambridge's eating scene is comprised mainly of cafes offering snacks, light meals and Devonshire teas. There is an Italian restaurant and an English style pub offering full meals.

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