Top Things to do in Hamilton & Waikato Region
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Top 8 Gardens in Hamilton & Waikato Region, North Island
Discover the best top things to do in Hamilton & Waikato Region, New Zealand including Hamilton Gardens, Tapuwae Gardens, Moondance Manor Gardens, Taitua Arboretum, Te Awamutu Rose Gardens, The Sculpture Park at Waitakaruru Arboretum, Casey's Garden, The Sculpture Park.
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1. Hamilton Gardens
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3,439 reviews
Explore an enchanting world of secret gardens. Transport yourself through time and to far-flung corners of the world. Meander through a lush tropical jungle, visit ancient China and indulge yourself in a Renaissance Prince's 16th century garden. Five garden collections have been created to delight the senses, with some garden concepts reaching back 4,000 years. 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. Only five minutes drive from Hamilton's CBD, the Gardens is open 7 days a week during daylight hours and entry and parking is free. Access is off SH1, alongside Cobham Drive on the southern side of Hamilton.
Reviewed By Adamc7651
The gardens are a good activity to do for the whole family! Our friends and family enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere and stunning gardens
2. Tapuwae Gardens
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By helenmJ5737PL - Whangarei, New Zealand
Went for a walk with Doff the lady who is the garderner and owener very informative about each plant and trees loved it we stayed the night very peaceful great place to visit highly recomend .it
3. Moondance Manor Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
A Waikato Garden of Grandeur in Tamahere, between Hamilton and Cambridge, offering a stunning garden visit, light refreshments and the perfect wedding venue.Moondance Manor Gardens are extensively planted with abundant flower beds, a wealth of native and exotic mature trees, a large ornamental pond with Pekin ducks, many open lawns, and formal hedging; all set on over a hectare bordering the Waikato River.Moondance Manor Gardens are open from October to April by appointment.
4. Taitua Arboretum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 263 reviews
Taitua Arboretum is a 20-hectare (49-acre) tree collection just out of Hamilton City. The Arboretum has several lakes and a good network of walking tracks. It is a popular spot for Sunday afternoon picnics and weekend weddings.
Reviewed By N9387EJsusanb - Hamilton, New Zealand
On a very windy the Aboretum walk was well protected from wind and sun and much enjoyed by my leashed dog and I. I was lovely to meander amongst the gardens. It is well sign posted and a reasonably easy walk. Loved seeing a pair of free roaming rabbits, along with many chooks.
5. Te Awamutu Rose Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By Happiness41579948493 - Hamilton, New Zealand
This small park is 100% roses with a lovely fountain and when in bloom they are spectacular. It isn't quite as quiet and peaceful and private as it used to be as the town council (in all their wisdom??) decided to build a children's playground immediately next door. The noise level can be disturbing if you want solitude. I guess the idea was that adults could let the kids play while the oldies enjoyed the roses (but you can't appreciate the roses and keep your eye on kids at the same time). So if you enjoy peaceful, go when kids are in school.
6. The Sculpture Park at Waitakaruru Arboretum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 39 reviews
Open every day from 10am - 5pm. The Sculpture Park at Waitakaruru Arboretum is a unique art-in-nature experience with more than 100 sculptures along the 2km long nature trail. The park is set in a former quarry that has been transformed into a 17.5 hectare arboretum with more than 20,000 trees. We provide families with a range of ideas to make the most of their visit. This art-in-nature experience aims to inspire imaginations, nourish inquisitive minds, and provide for creative learning in an accessible wilderness environment.
Reviewed By Suffolk69 - Sudbury, United Kingdom
We visited on our second visit to Hamilton as it fell on a Sunday. The park and arboretum is open on Sundays and bank holidays and features 100 pieces of very varying sculpture in terms of size and materials and placed among the beautifully set out arboreal pathways (more than 20,000 trees and shrubs) and around small ponds and lakes in a disused quarry. This is a family owned collection and is in my view an act of generosity on their part to the public and a real privilege to visit. There is a wealth of bird life to be seen and heard throughout the walk and the views of the surrounding countryside are lovely. In case you hadn't realised I absolutely loved it.
