The city of Hamilton is situated on the banks of New Zealand’s Waikato River and is famous for its gastronomy, award-winning gardens, and vibrant nightlife. It’s a city best enjoyed by indulging in one of its many riverside walks or by hopping aboard a boat cruise.
Begin your day by grabbing some brunch in one of the town’s cafes. After, take a leisurely stroll along the majestic banks of the Waikato River, before setting out to explore Hamilton Gardens.
The gardens are one of the undoubted highlights of the city and are famous throughout New Zealand. Each garden is themed and focuses on particular points in history and different civilisations from around the world. This is a must-see for each and every visitor to Hamilton.
Other city highlights include the Waikato Museum and the Hamilton zoo – the latter of which plays host to many of New Zealand’s unique native birds.
After a day of touristy activities, Hamilton's city centre is easy to navigate and is packed with cafes, restaurants and bars where you can wine and dine to your heart’s content.
