Hamilton Attractions
You are spoilt for choice with things to do in Hamilton with a wide range of attractions.
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Hamilton Gardens
Stunning paths and passageways lead you to gardens designed and created to tell The Story of the Garden from around the world. Savour the Paradise Collection which features gardens including: the Chinese Scholars, English Flower, Japanese Garden of Contemplation, American Modernist, Italian Renaissance and Indian Char Bagh. Enjoy the culture of Te Parapara (Maori Garden), the first of its kind in New Zealand. Guided tours available.
State Highway 1, Cobham Drive
Waikato Museum
Nau Mai, Haere Mai, Welcome to the Waikato Museum
For an inspirational experience, visit us on the banks of the Waikato River in the heart of Hamilton's cultural precinct. With a focus on Tainui culture, the arts, social history, and science; our exhibitions and activities bring the stories of this region.
Corner Victoria & Grantham Street
Hamilton Zoo
Home to over 600 native and exotic animals. From red panda, Sumatran tigers and chimpanzees, to lemurs, giraffes and rhinos, the zoo also features the new Weka Walk and boasts the largest walk-through aviary in Australasia. Landscaped with NZ native plants, Hamilton Zoo is set amongst beautiful garden settings, paved pathways and boardwalks and is the ideal destination for a relaxing, recreational visit. Want to meet our animals up close, view the website for more details.
Brymer Road
SKYCITY
Hamilton's riverfront entertainment complex features a wide variety of bars and restaurants, ten pin bowling alley, Timezone, Megazone and ever popular Casino City highlights.
346 Victoria Street
ArtsPost
ArtsPost Galleries and shop feature a wide variety of high quality, unique art pieces at affordable prices. We have 3 galleries that change monthly, come support your local artists. Open daily
120 Victoria Street
Wiseway Canoe Adventures
Meander along at your own pace with our freedom hire, self-guided trips, or we can tailor a guided trip to suit your needs. So come and learn how to paddle a canoe on the Waikato and see the beauty that is hidden from its banks, only to be discovered from the peaceful waters of New Zealand's longest river.
Grantham Street
Waterworld
If you are looking for excerise or recreation the Hamilton pools can cater for you. Twelve months of summer and a world of activities are at your feet! Features include: hydroslides, indoor and outdoor pools, children's playground, a splashpad, picnic area with gas barbeques for a hire, a cafe and gym facilities.
Garnett Avenue, Te Rapa
Gallagher Aquatic
A boutique swimming facility featuring two indoor pools, a picnic area with gas barbeque for hire and an outdoor children's playground.
Collins Road, Mellive
Kiwi Balloon Company
The ultimate experience touched with serenity and romance. Imagine floating on the breeze above the earth without a care in the world, experiencing the peace and tranquility. The balloon flight is around one hour with a glass of bubbles and snacks to finish. The whole experience takes about 4 hours.
This day will be remembered for a lifetime!
Hamilton Surrounds:
Zealong Tea 
Discover Camellia Tea House in the heart of Zealong's Gordonton Tea Estate, 10 minutes north of Hamilton. Indulge in high tea, light lunch - and taste a cup of fine Zealong tea. Experience New Zealand's only tea farm. Take part in a traditional Chinese tea ceremony and enjoy the peace and tranquility of the tea garden.
495 Gordonton Road
Taitua Arboretum
Asplendid collection of mature trees stretches across 22 hectares of open pasture, lakes and woodland gardens. Linked by a network of walking tracks and bridges, the park also features great views and spectacular wildlife.
Taitua Road (off SH23 Howden Road)
Waitakaruru Arboretum & The Sculpture Park
Carved into a Waikato hillside quarry, this 42-acre garden and arboretum features unique sculpture exhibitions amidst surroundings that include over 18,000 trees and shrubs, ponds, lake, waterfalls and stream.
207 Scotsman Valley Road, Tauwhare
Woodlands Historic Homestead, Public Gardens, Function Centre and Cafe
Gem of the Waikato, proudly owned by the Waikato District Council, only 15 minutes from Hamilton City. Historic Homestead, and cafe, set in peaceful public gardens ideal for conferences, meetings and stunning weddings.
This unique location offers the perfect setting for a range of functions or enjoy a casual visit to the historic homestead, cricket oval, children’s garden and Monet bridge/lake gardens including a multi-media presentation of the estate’s history.
42 Whitikahu Road, Gordonton
