New Zealand Travel Itinerary Day 2: Arriving in Auckland and Hanging out in Hamilton

On Day 2 of our New Zealand Travel Itinerary, we arrived in Auckland after flying on SQ Business Class from Singapore to Auckland…

Arriving in Auckland Airport for New Zealand Travel Itinerary

After arriving at Auckland airport, we took a short walk over to the car rental counters where we picked up our car from Avis to drive south to Hamilton…

Avis Car Rental Auckland Airport New Zealand

Driving from Auckland Airport to Hamilton New Zealand

After arriving at Hamilton, we headed first to our AirBnB in Hamilton – a cute little apartment with an attached bathroom, TV and a small kichenette…

Quaint decorations inside our AirBnB in Hamilton

Upon arrival, we used the code provided by our host to unlock and retrieve our key. Inside, we had everything we needed. There was TV, a fridge, an oven (perfect for leftover pizzas) and a well-equipped bathroom along with towels. Love it – especially that it had Kate’s favourite colour adorned all over the room (check out the decor above).

Thereafter, we headed to Lake Rotoroa (aka Hamilton Lake)…

2bearbear at Hamilton Lake (aka Lake Rotoroa)

Lake Rotoroa is an excellent place for locals to hang out. Here, you can stroll by the pavements around the lake and the kids can enjoy themselves at the playground. There’s also a little botanical garden (Hamilton Lake Rose Garden) of sorts where you can get some beautiful shots as well…

Strolling around Lake Rotoroa (Hamilton Lake), Hamilton New Zealand

Jump shot at Lake Rotoroa (Hamilton Lake), Hamilton New Zealand

Verandah at Hamilton Lake (Lake Rotoroa) New Zealand

Train at Hamilton Lake New Zealand (Lake Rotoroa)

We were thankful for a beautiful, sunny day this time. We also brought along some snacks (Chocolate Milk and Muffin) to sit and enjoy the views of Hamilton Lake. Thereafter, we headed to Victoria Street Hamilton Central to dine at Iguana Street Bar & Restaurant with a couple of friends. But first, views of Waikato River…

Beautiful structure leading to Waikato River at Hamilton

2bearbear at Waikato River Hamilton Central New Zealand

Canoeist on Waikato River as seen from Hamilton Central New Zealand

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During this visit, we also found out a little more about parking in New Zealand.

Park 30 – 8am to 6pm means you can only park for 30 minutes during these times. After 6pm, it is free parking. Dinner at Iguana Street Bar and Restaurant was great. The atmosphere was casual and we had some pretty good pizzas and beers here too as well.

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New Zealand Travel Itinerary Day 1: Flying SQ Business Class and Visiting the New SilverKris Lounge!

New Zealand Travel Itinerary Day 2: Arriving in Auckland and Hanging out in Hamilton

New Zealand Travel Itinerary Day 3: Visiting Hobbiton, Lake Rotorua and Eat Streat in Rotorua

New Zealand Travel Itinerary Day 4: Mud Spa at Hell’s Gate Rotorua, Huka Falls, Dixie Browns and Millenium Manuel Hotel Taupo

New Zealand Travel Itinerary Day 5: Mini Golf, Lake Taupo Maori Cave Carving Cruise, Cornerstone Taphouse and Steaks at Edgewater Restaurant Taupo!

New Zealand Travel Itinerary Day 6: Mission Estate Winery, Te Awanga Estate, Remutaka Crossing and Hey Day Beer Co Wellington

New Zealand Travel Itinerary Day 7: Breakfast at Wellington Sea Market, Fork and Brewer Craft Beer, Wellington Museum, Rogue and Vagabond, Shelly Bay Wellywood Sign

New Zealand Travel Itinerary Day 8: Mount Victoria and driving back north to Bulls and Skotel Alpine Resort, Tongariro National Park

New Zealand Travel Itinerary Day 9: From Skotel Alpine Resort to Tama Lake, Mount Ngauruhoe with views of Mount Ruapehu

New Zealand Travel Itinerary Day 10: Stopping at Taumarunui enroute to Huhu Chalet and Waitomo Ruakuri Caves!