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King Country is a great destination to explore the Maori culture in New Zealand. This region is inland from the North Taranaki Bight (west coast). It is between Mokau and Kawhia. The area is rugged and infertile features deep gorges, intricate karstic cave systems, karstic limestone and bizarre rock formations. King Country is one of the most visited Tourist Attractions in Hamilton.

This was the first place where Europeans landed in the 19th century. The Europeans traded various merchandise with the Maoris. You can learn about the ecology, culture, heritage and attractions at King Country in Hamilton. The landscapes of this magical region are truly amazing. You can visit the underground caverns of the Waitomo Caves or visit the historical harbors of Kawhia and Aotea. This Hamilton Attraction is visited by thousands of tourists annually.

History

King Country gets its name from the movement of the Maori warrior Chief "King Tawhiao". The king and his followers resisted against the taking over their land by the Europeans. He failed to stop it and he along with his followers took shelter in the remoter parts of this region. The Maori chief Rewi Maniapoto made peace with the government in 1881. He permitted the construction of a railroad through the King Country and also sold and leased land to the Europeans against the wishes of his people.

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Tourist Attractions in Hamilton
Bridal Veil Falls	Kawhia Harbour
King Country	Lake House
Lake Karapiro	Left Bank Theatre
Matamata	Ngaruawahia
Pirongia Forest Park	Rangiriri
Taharoa	Te Aroha
Te Awamutu and District Museum	Te Puia Hot Springs
Victoria Street	Waikato Museum of Art and History
Waipa Kokiri Arts Centre