Why do people travel? The answer for this question is clear. People travel to get to know new places and to make new acquaintances, to relax physically and emotionally and frequently to switch off their minds and just to enjoy their lives. Hamilton is a perfect fit for people who travel with the abovementioned aims.
Why to choose Hamilton? Simply because living in Hamilton is safe. Thus, if you are travelling with children, you may be sure that they are in a safe place. Moreover, it is safe not only in the daytime, but also at night. As a result, 90 percent of people living here feel safe in the city’s central area even at night. This is mainly due to the CitySafe Initiative. All over the city there are crime prevention cameras, which are constantly monitored ("About Hamilton - Hamilton City Council", n.d., n.p.).
Hamilton has a rich history that is reflected in its streets, buildings, architecture. As to the name, the city was named after John Charles Fane Hamilton, a captain killed in 1864 during the battle. The same year there was established the first formal European settlement. William Steele established the first redoubt near the today’s Memorial Park ("About Hamilton - Hamilton City Council", n.d., n.p.). You can walk there and feel the history in every step you make. Waikato Museum is one more place that can bring the tourists closer to the city’s historical heritage. Its exhibitions are always informative and very interesting. By the way, Hamilton is a green town. It has 145 parks, which make the air fresh, because as everybody knows trees provide oxygen for all living creatures.
If you are interested in extra things, than Hamilton is the city to stay for you. It is the largest inland city in New Zealand. The largest river of New Zealand flows through its territory. It is the Waikato ("About Hamilton - Hamilton City Council", n.d., n.p.). Thus, Hamilton tourists may spend a lovely afternoon near the river. The guiding tours on kayaks are available for the tourist. They may also relax near the riverbank or take a walk along it. Here live more than 80 ethnic groups, so you will have the possibility to acquaint yourself with many of them and to get to know some interesting things about various cultures. After the trip to Hamilton, you will even have a feeling that you have visited many countries, not only a single one.
Hamilton will not disappoint tourists if they have a good taste in art. Its Founders Theatre is the largest theatrical venue and the most successful one in New Zealand. However, restaurant goers will also find a place, which meets all their requirements. Hamilton’s cafes and restaurants have a strong reputation and often win different awards. Tourists who cannot live without the extreme will also find an attraction to their taste. They may ride a hot air balloon and enjoy viewing the city’s landscape from the height.
Therefore, if you have decided to travel somewhere, but have not chosen a specific place yet, do not hesitate to visit Hamilton city in New Zealand. The emotions you get there are unforgettable. Even the most demanding tourist will find an attraction suitable for him/her. Hamilton is a perfect city for perfect people. Try yourself as its part.
References
About Hamilton - Hamilton City Council. Hamilton.govt.nz. Retrieved 26 May 2016, from http://www.hamilton.govt.nz/our-city/about-hamilton/Pages/default.aspx
