Round 9: Magic vs Central Pulse 6 Jun 2026

Although Hamilton isn’t one of New Zealand’s biggest or most-visited cities, it is one of the most expensive, beating Auckland, Christchurch, and Wellington in world rankings. So while there are budget hotels and hostels available, don’t expect them to fit a shoestring budget. On the flipside of the coin, the city doesn’t offer many luxury hotels either as it’s not a very touristy city.