{"id":4656,"date":"2021-07-14T16:18:39","date_gmt":"2021-07-14T13:18:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nzjane.com\/?p=4656"},"modified":"2023-12-14T11:50:18","modified_gmt":"2023-12-14T08:50:18","slug":"five-activities-to-brighten-up-your-hamilton-trip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nzjane.com\/five-activities-to-brighten-up-your-hamilton-trip\/","title":{"rendered":"5 activities to brighten up your Hamilton trip"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>5 activities to brighten up Hamilton trip: things to do<\/p>\n<p>Hamilton is the underdog city in Aotearoa NZ. Banter, wry humour is often Hamilton\u2019s calling card. Think again,<br \/>\nNew businesses are popping up, the food scene is booming, and the natural beauty of the mighty Waikato is stunning.<br \/>\nDon\u2019t skip town, Hamilton is your next holiday spot. There are some amazing activities to do in Hamilton, there\u2019s truly something for everyone. 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