Hamilton East

Hamilton

Te Parapara Garden #hiking
Te Parapara Garden #hiking
Indian Char Bagh Garden
Italian Renaissance Garden #parks
Hamilton Gardens is a conceptual garden based in the Waikato that explores the context, history and meaning of gardens through time, and from around the world. It is internationally recognised for its unique concept and is the Waikato region's most popular tourist destination. Hamilton Gardens is a public garden in the south of Hamilton owned and managed by Hamilton City Council in New Zealand. Hamilton Gardens is located between the bank of the Waikato River and State Highway 1.

Popular places to visit

Hamilton Gardens showing a bridge and a pond as well as a small group of people

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.

Hamilton Gardens
the closeup image of auckland new zealand temple. A temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Hamilton New Zealand LDS Temple

Find out about the history of Hamilton when you take a trip to Hamilton New Zealand LDS Temple. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its spas.

Hamilton New Zealand LDS Temple
I would not usually consider a garden a must-see experience, but I am really glad a local told us to visit Hamilton Gardens. The experience of wandering through a maze of hedges that open into perfectly cultivated gardens plucked complete from other countries and other eras was quite possibly the closest I will ever come to feeling like Alice in Wonderland come to life. You never know what magical sight waits around the next bend in the path.

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 Central Business District

Southern Cross Hospital

Though Southern Cross Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Hamilton while you are here.

Southern Cross Hospital

Memorial Park

Explore the great outdoors at Memorial Park, a lovely green space in Hamilton. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the spas in the area.

Memorial Park

University of Waikato

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Waikato, during your travels in Hamilton. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its spas.

University of Waikato

Things to do

Raglan: Sunset Canyoning Tour and Glowworm Experience

Raglan: Sunset Canyoning Tour and Glowworm Experience

P5,239
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Raglan: Sunset Canyoning Tour and Glowworm Experience
Lake Karapiro: Evening Kayak Glowworm Tour

Lake Karapiro: Evening Kayak Glowworm Tour

P5,239
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lake Karapiro: Evening Kayak Glowworm Tour
Escape Room Experience Area 54

Escape Room Experience Area 54

P1,055
per adult
Escape Room Experience Area 54
The best of Hamilton walking tour

The best of Hamilton Private walking tour

P125,548
per adult
The best of Hamilton Private walking tour
Romantic tour in Hamilton

Romantic Private tour in Hamilton

P123,241
per adult
Romantic Private tour in Hamilton
Cambridge, Matamata, Waitomo: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise

Cambridge, Matamata, Waitomo: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise

P5,168
per adult
Cambridge, Matamata, Waitomo: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise
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Top hotels in Hamilton East

Albert Court Motor Lodge

Albert Court Motor Lodge

4.5 out of 5
29 Albert Street Hamilton
The price is P5,868 per night from Feb 27 to Feb 28
P5,868
P6,749 total
Feb 27 - Feb 28
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Hamilton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a free area shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (345 reviews)
Comfortable, clean, and well-appointed room; great tea and biscuits setup, with all the cups, plates, cutlery, and appliances you need. Super large bathroom with separate shower and bathtub. It is in a great location; easy walking distance to multiple coffee shops and restaurants, as well as Hamilton ...

Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026

Albert Court Motor Lodge
Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge

Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge

4 out of 5
16 Thackeray Street Hamilton
Stay at this motel in Hamilton. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions ArtsPost and Waikato Museum of Art and History are ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (817 reviews)
Very clean and tidy. Great spa bath Have everything we needed. Easy check-in and check-out process

Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026

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Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge
Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center

Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center

3.5 out of 5
287 Victoria Street Hamilton
The price is P4,235 per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
P4,235
P4,871 total
Feb 22 - Feb 23
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Hamilton. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
Great stay overall, good location, lovely breakfast. Car parking limited and tight spots but ok.

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center
Heartland Ambassador Hotel Hamilton

Heartland Ambassador Hotel Hamilton

3 out of 5
86 Ulster Street Hamilton Waikato
The price is P4,750 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
P4,750
P5,463 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Hamilton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (998 reviews)
Clean, easy and fun for the kids. Good location.

Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026

Heartland Ambassador Hotel Hamilton
Anglesea Motel and Conference Centre

Anglesea Motel and Conference Centre

4.5 out of 5
36 Liverpool Street Hamilton
The price is P3,227 per night from Feb 9 to Feb 10
P3,227
P3,711 total
Feb 9 - Feb 10
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Hamilton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Founders Theatre and FMG Stadium Waikato ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (448 reviews)
clean and modern nice place

Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026

Anglesea Motel and Conference Centre
The Clements Hotel

The Clements Hotel

4 out of 5
68 Duke St Cambridge Waikato
The price is P8,975 per night from Feb 9 to Feb 10
P8,975
P10,321 total
Feb 9 - Feb 10
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cambridge. Enjoy free parking, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Cambridge Museum and Cambridge Farmers' Market ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (68 reviews)
The room was spotless and the staff was so nice. Dinner and breakfast were also excellent.

Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026

The Clements Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Hamilton East

Aerial drone view, from Claudelands Bridge, over Hamilton City

Claudelands

If you're spending some time in Claudelands, Globox Arena and Waikato River are top sights worth seeing.

Claudelands
The Waikato River flowing through central Hamilton

Hamilton Central

If you're spending some time in Hamilton Central, Hamilton Centre Place and SkyCity Hamilton are top sights worth seeing.

Hamilton Central
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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 Lake
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Hillcrest

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Hillcrest and surrounding area, you can visit Hamilton Gardens and Globox Arena.

Hillcrest
Dusk along the Waikato River in Hamilton, New Zealand

Melville

When in Melville, you can plan a visit to Hamilton Gardens and Waikato River, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Melville
Seamless 360 degree aerial drone panoramic view over the city of Hamilton, captured over the Waikato River in Fairfield, in the Waikato region of New Zealand.

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 Globox Arena and Claudelands Park.

Fairfield

Hamilton East