Hamilton Central
Hamilton
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Popular places to visit
Hamilton Central Business District
Hamilton Central Business District is just one of the places to see in Hamilton, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the riverfront or visit the casinos in the area.
Hamilton Gardens
From the peaceful Japanese Zen Garden to the explosion of colour in the Indian Char Bagh Garden, anyone who loves nature will enjoy this man-made paradise.
SkyCity Hamilton
Why not roll the dice with a visit to SkyCity Hamilton during your travels in Hamilton? Visit the area's spas or amble around its riverfront.
Hamilton Centre Place
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Hamilton Centre Place during your visit to Hamilton. Visit the area's spas or amble around its riverfront.
Waikato Museum of Art and History
Learn about the area’s rich Māori history, take in over 3,000 works of art and interact with the wonders of science in this ever-changing cultural centre.
ArtsPost
You can spend time exploring the galleries in ArtsPost during your travels in Hamilton. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the spas in the area.
Things to do
Raglan: Sunset Canyoning Tour and Glowworm Experience
Lake Karapiro: Evening Kayak Glowworm Tour
Cambridge, Matamata, Waitomo: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise
Cambridge Waikato New Zealand: Tour -45 Min Extreme Jet Boat
Sanctuary Mountain (Mt Maungatautari) & Waitomo Luxury Day tour from Auckland
Top hotels in Hamilton Central
Novotel Tainui Hamilton
Only stated for one night. Good location. We ate in the resturant and the food was very good. Breakfast had a good selection to choose from. Room was good, we had a view over the river.
Reviewed on Dec 17, 2025
Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center
Excellent
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025
VR Hamilton
Property a bit tired but nothing a good cleaning in main areas hallway and stairwell would fix overall impression. Rooms nice and large, clean and comfortable
Reviewed on Dec 18, 2025
Quest on London
The rooms were very spacious, clean, well equipped and comfortable.
Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025
ibis Hamilton Tainui
Great location, nice hotel, staff was amazing
Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025
Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge
The staff were wonderful, friendly and helpful and the room was clean, updated and quiet.
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Hamilton Central
Whitiora
While Whitiora isn't home to many top sights, FMG Stadium Waikato and Hamilton Centre Place are some notable places to visit nearby.
Fairfield
While Fairfield might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Claudelands Park and Globox Arena.
Claudelands
If you're spending some time in Claudelands, Waikato River and Globox Arena are top sights worth seeing.
Frankton
While visiting Frankton, you might make a stop by sights like FMG Stadium Waikato and Seddon Park.
Hamilton Lake
While Hamilton Lake isn't home to many top sights, Lake Rotoroa and SkyCity Hamilton are some notable places to visit nearby.
Hamilton East
While visiting Hamilton East, you might make a stop by sights like Hamilton Gardens and Waikato River.
