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The Waikato centres on Hamilton but stretches across a productive farming region and a string of growing towns. Outside Hamilton’s student-driven market, rents tend to be moderate and houses run larger, suiting families and sharers alike.
Popular flatting areas
Hamilton is the regional hub (see the Hamilton page for detail). Cambridge is a leafy, equestrian town popular with commuters and families. Te Awamutu and Morrinsville are affordable rural-service towns, while Taupo offers lake-lifestyle living on the region’s southern edge. Matamata and Tokoroa round out the budget options.
Getting around
Hamilton runs the Busit network and the Te Huia commuter train to Auckland, and the Waikato Expressway links the main towns. Beyond the city a car is effectively essential, as inter-town public transport is sparse.
What to expect
Expect good value compared with Auckland, with more three- and four-bedroom houses to share. The University of Waikato and Wintec keep Hamilton’s flatting market busy year-round, while the surrounding towns move at a steadier pace, giving you more time to view and decide.