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( 07-827 5649;
www.cambridgemotorpark.co.nz
;
32 Scott St; campsites from $17, cabins s/d
from $47/57, units d $110; )
A quiet, well-maintained camping ground with lots of green,
green grass. The emphasis is on tents and vans here, but the cabins and units are fine.
Drive over the skinny Victoria Bridge from Cambridge town centre.
Cambridge Coach House
B&B, CABIN $$$
( 07-823 7922;
www.cambridgecoachhouse.co.nz
; 3796 Cambridge Rd, Leamington; d/cottage
$150/160; )
This farmhouse accommodation is slightly chintzy, but it's still a beaut
spot to relax amid Waikato's rural splendour. There are two separate doubles and a self-
contained cottage. It's a couple of kilometres south of town en route to Te Awamutu.
Cambridge Mews
MOTEL $$$
( 07-827 7166;
www.cambridgemews.co.nz
;
20 Hamilton Rd; d $160-200; )
All the spacious
units in this chalet-style motel have double spa baths, decent kitchens and are immacu-
lately maintained. It's a 10-minute walk to town.
Eating
Boatshed Cafe
CAFE $
(
www.theboatshedkarapiro.co.nz
;
21 Amber Lane, off Gorton Rd; mains $10-19; 10am-3pm Thu-
Sun)
This stylish cafe on the edge of Lake Karapiro (heading south from Cambridge on
SH1, turn right into Gorton Rd) is a top place for a leisurely brunch or lunch. Order the
eggs Benedict, and grab an outside table for lake views and Waikato birdsong.
Red Cherry
CAFE $$$
(
www.redcherrycoffee.co.nz
; cnr SH1 & Forrest Rd; meals $16-20; 7.30am-4.30pm; )
With a
cherry-red espresso machine working overtime, barnlike Red Cherry offers coffee roas-
ted on site, delicious counter food and impressive cooked breakfasts. For lunch, the gour-
met beef burger is hard to beat. Cambridge's best cafe is 4km from town en route to
Hamilton.
Onyx
CAFE, RESTAURANT $$$
( 07-827 7740;
www.onyxcambridge.co.nz
;
70 Alpha St; mains $17-30; 9am-late)
All-day
Onyx occupies a lofty space, with onyx black furnishings and warm-toned timber floors.
Wood-fired pizzas ($20 to $24) are the mainstay, plus salads, tortillas, sandwiches,
steaks, cakes, organic coffee and NZ wines and beer.
