Hamilton East Travel Guide

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

5/5(10 reviews)

From the peaceful Japanese Zen Garden to the explosion of color 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

4/5(2 reviews)

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

If Southern Cross Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Hamilton.

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

3/5(1 review)

Enjoy the student vibe when you visit 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

£66
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

£66
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lake Karapiro: Evening Kayak Glowworm Tour
Raglan: Sunset Canyoning Tour and Glowworm Experience

Raglan: Sunset Canyoning Tour and Glowworm Experience

£64
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

£64
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lake Karapiro: Evening Kayak Glowworm Tour
Waitomo Glow Worm Caves

Small-Group Hobbiton and Waitomo Day Tour with Lunch from Auckland

£218
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Small-Group Hobbiton and Waitomo Day Tour with Lunch from Auckland
Native Tuatara at Sanctuary Mountain

Sanctuary Mountain (Mt Maungatautari) & Waitomo Luxury Day tour from Auckland

£287
per adult
Sanctuary Mountain (Mt Maungatautari) & Waitomo Luxury Day tour from Auckland
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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 £81 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
£81
2 Mar - 3 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Hamilton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a free local area shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (344 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 2 Feb 2026

Albert Court Motor Lodge
Group stay upto15

Group stay upto15

Hamilton Waikato
The price is £554 per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
£554
9 Feb - 10 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday home in Hamilton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Memorial Park and Hamilton Gardens are located ...
Group stay upto15
Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge

Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge

4 out of 5
16 Thackeray Street Hamilton
The price is £60 per night from 19 Feb to 20 Feb
£60
19 Feb - 20 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Hamilton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions ArtsPost and Waikato Museum of Art and History are ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (823 reviews)
The size of the room was HUGE. The best bathroom on my trip. A EV charging station.

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

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 £61 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
£61
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Hamilton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
Great stay overall, good location, lovely breakfast. Car parking limited and tight spots but ok.

Reviewed on 18 Jan 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 £67 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
£67
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Hamilton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)
The air con in the studio room we had booked was very noisy and we got upgraded to a one bedroom unit with a bran new, silent, air con. What a difference it made. The 1 bedroom suite was very spacious, clean and confortable with a small kitchenette. The buffet breakfast was surprisingly good given ...

Reviewed on 5 Feb 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 £47 per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
£47
9 Feb - 10 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Hamilton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Founders Theatre and FMG Stadium Waikato are ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (448 reviews)
clean and modern nice place

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Anglesea Motel and Conference Centre
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Other neighbourhoods around Hamilton East

Aerial drone view, from Claudelands Bridge, over Hamilton City

Claudelands

While visiting Claudelands, you might make a stop by sights like Globox Arena and Waikato River.

Claudelands
The Waikato River flowing through central Hamilton

Hamilton Central

While visiting Hamilton Central, you might make a stop by sights like Hamilton Centre Place and SkyCity Hamilton.

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

Melville might not have many top sights, but Hamilton Gardens and Waikato River are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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

Fairfield might not have many top sights, but Globox Arena and Claudelands Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Fairfield

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