Cambridge (New Zealand)

Cambridge is a tree-lined town with a very English feel, known as the Town of Trees. It is in the Waikato region of New Zealand, 24 km from the city of Hamilton, and the great Waikato River flows through it. Central Cambridge is on the north side of the river, and the suburb of Leamington is on the south side. The town had a population of 15,000 in 2006.

Understand
European settlers established the town of Cambridge in 1864. The town was named after Prince George, Duke of Cambridge, the Commander-in-Chief of the British Army at the time.

Get around
Cambridge Taxis operates M–F and can be booked at +64 7 827 5999. There is one car rental firm, Europcar, in Oliver St, +64 7 823 0990.