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.
To get the ball rolling, begin your trip by picking up your rental car from the Hertz desk inside the terminal at Hamilton Airport. After, drive the short 14 kilometres into the city to begin exploring.
One of the undoubted highlights of the city are the famed Hamilton Gardens. Each garden is themed and focuses on 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 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.
