Hamilton Gardens

Hamilton Gardens

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Hamilton Gardens

Just 1.5 hours from Auckland, Hamilton Gardens is a must-do on your bucket list. Experience a day of unexpected delights at Hamilton Gardens, where 18 Enclosed Gardens transport you through diverse cultures and times. Unlike any botanical garden, Hamilton Gardens unique attraction is rated among the top 3 things to do in New Zealand and is in the top 1% of attractions globally on Trip Advisor. 

Hamilton Garden's Guided Tours and Audio Guide reveal the beauty and deeper meaning of their spectacular gardens. Whether you're a first-time explorer or a returning visitor, this immersive journey brings the gardens to life.  Choose a 75-minute Guide Tour with one of their knowledge guides, uncovering hidden stories and fascinating insights. Or opt for an Audio Guide to enjoy a narrated journey through the ages and across the continents, exploring at your own pace. 

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Organisation

Hamilton City Council

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Location

North IslandWaikatoHamilton

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  • Activity__scenic_attractionsScenic Attractions
  • Free

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-37.8059530591764

175.304896736145

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-37.8059530591764
Longitude
175.304896736145

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Reviews

    • A great free experience.
    • Many different gardens, well looked after.
    • These are beautiful gardens and well set out.
    • Probably the best gardens you will ever see.
    • Lots to see/handy to SH1.
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    10/10 4
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    9/10 3
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    8/10 9
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  • 5.0/5

    These are beautiful gardens and well set out.

    My family had so much fun exploring the different garden themes. Highly recommended.

    Reviewed about 1 year ago and experienced in October 2019

  • 4.0/5

    Beautiful gardens, many different styles.

    And it is free!

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in March 2016

  • 5.0/5

    Probably the best gardens you will ever see.

    We went there when the weather was simply terrible but we still loved it.

    Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in January 2016

  • 4.0/5

    By far the best thing in Hamilton (there is not much else in town to see).

    Various countries represented and lots of native bush.

    Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in February 2014

  • 4.5/5

    So beautiful and free, if you want to go to a park - choose this one!!

    Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in February 2014

  • 4.0/5

    Many different gardens, well looked after.

    Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in January 2014

  • 4.5/5

    If you stay in Hamilton, you should definitely visit Hamilton Gardens.

    To tell the truth it is the only thing to do in Hamilton, so its worth it.

    Reviewed over 10 years ago

  • 4.0/5

    Nice calm walk through the different gardens and around the lake.

    Great place for a picnic.

    Reviewed over 10 years ago

  • 5.0/5

    A great free experience.

    Loads of different types of garden and well worth the visit.

    Reviewed over 11 years ago and experienced in March 2013

  • 4.5/5

    An amazing free experience.

    Lots of different types of garden from all different countries like England, China and Italy. Worth seeing.

    Reviewed over 11 years ago and experienced in March 2013

  • 3.5/5

    A nice walk along gardens, a little bit too artificial for us but it's very nice though.

    I recommend it if you go through Hamilton, won't take too long.

    Reviewed over 11 years ago and experienced in January 2013

  • 5.0/5

    These are beautiful gardens and well set out.

    My family had so much fun exploring the different garden themes. Highly recommended.

    Reviewed about 1 year ago and experienced in October 2019

  • 4.0/5

    Beautiful gardens, many different styles.

    And it is free!

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in March 2016

  • 5.0/5

    Probably the best gardens you will ever see.

    We went there when the weather was simply terrible but we still loved it.

    Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in January 2016

  • 4.0/5

    By far the best thing in Hamilton (there is not much else in town to see).

    Various countries represented and lots of native bush.

    Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in February 2014

  • 4.0/5

    Many different gardens, well looked after.

    Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in January 2014

  • 4.5/5

    So beautiful and free, if you want to go to a park - choose this one!!

    Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in February 2014

  • 4.5/5

    If you stay in Hamilton, you should definitely visit Hamilton Gardens.

    To tell the truth it is the only thing to do in Hamilton, so its worth it.

    Reviewed over 10 years ago

  • 4.0/5

    Nice calm walk through the different gardens and around the lake.

    Great place for a picnic.

    Reviewed over 10 years ago

  • 3.5/5

    A nice walk along gardens, a little bit too artificial for us but it's very nice though.

    I recommend it if you go through Hamilton, won't take too long.

    Reviewed over 11 years ago and experienced in January 2013

  • 5.0/5

    A great free experience.

    Loads of different types of garden and well worth the visit.

    Reviewed over 11 years ago and experienced in March 2013

  • 4.5/5

    An amazing free experience.

    Lots of different types of garden from all different countries like England, China and Italy. Worth seeing.

    Reviewed over 11 years ago and experienced in March 2013

  • 4.0/5

    Beautiful park with a variety of gardens, clean and tidy and a joy to walk through.

    One of the nicest parks in the world. Regrettably I visited on an extremely hot day and didn't spend as long as I would have wished due to the heat.

    A small camper van site would make a great addition and enable more time to be spent there.

    Reviewed over 11 years ago

  • 4.0/5

    Very nice stop for some relaxing and look around in the diverse gardens.

    Reviewed over 11 years ago

  • 4.0/5

    Nice and tidy park, beautiful flowers, good for a long walk.

    Reviewed almost 12 years ago

  • 5.0/5

    Hamilton Gardens are a unique experience in New Zealand with many themed gardens and a stunning Maori garden just recently completed.

    Need a couple of hours minimum to do them justice with a break for an ice cream in the middle.A must see if in Hamilton regardless of the time of year.

    Reviewed almost 14 years ago

  • 4.0/5

    Beatuiful garden, take your time.

    Reviewed over 14 years ago and experienced in December 2008

  • 3.5/5

    Lots to see/handy to SH1.

    Reviewed over 14 years ago