Travel Guide of Hamilton in New Zealand by Influencers and Travelers
Hamilton is an inland city in the North Island of New Zealand. Located on the banks of the Waikato River, it is the seat and most populous city of the Waikato region. With a territorial population of 178,500, it is the country's fourth most-populous city.
The Best Things to Do and Visit in Hamilton
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1 - Hamilton Gardens
Hamilton Gardens is a public garden park in the south of Hamilton owned and managed by Hamilton City Council in New Zealand. The 54-hectare park is based on the banks of the Waikato River and includes enclosed gardens, open lawns, a lake, a nursery, a convention centre and the Hamilton East Cemetery.
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2 - Waikato
16 km away
The University of Waikato, informally Waikato University, is a comprehensive university in Hamilton, New Zealand. The university was established in 1964, and has an additional campus located in Tauranga.
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3 - Hakarimata Scenic Reserve
19 km away
Hakarimata Range is a range of hills on the western edge of Ngāruawāhia township, in the Waikato region of New Zealand, overlooking the confluence of the Waikato and Waipa Rivers.
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4 - Glen Massey
22 km away
Glen Massey is a former mining village, 9.5 km west of Ngāruawāhia, which was, until 1958, terminus of the Glen Massey Line. It then went into decline, but is now becoming a home for Hamilton commuters.
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5 - Waikato River
28 km away
The Waikato River is the longest river in New Zealand, running for 425 kilometres through the North Island. It rises in the eastern slopes of Mount Ruapehu, joining the Tongariro River system and flowing through Lake Taupo, New Zealand's largest lake.
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6 - Raglan
36 km away
Raglan is a small beachside town located 48 km west of Hamilton, New Zealand on State Highway 23. It is known for its surfing, and volcanic black sand beaches.
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7 - Bridal Veil Falls
36 km away
Wairēinga / Bridal Veil Falls is a plunge waterfall located along the Pakoka River in the Waikato area of New Zealand. The waterfall is 55 m high, and has over time caused the formation of a large pool at the base of the waterfall.
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8 - The Green Dragon™ Inn
36 km away
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9 - Hobbiton Movie Set
37 km away
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10 - Arapuni
45 km away
Arapuni is a rural town centre on the Waikato river in the South Waikato District of New Zealand. The population on census night 2006 was 2,145 usual residents, slightly down from 2,163 in 2001 and 2,211 in 1996.
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11 - Matamata
49 km away
Matamata is a town in Waikato, New Zealand. It is located near the base of the Kaimai Ranges, and is a thriving farming area known for Thoroughbred horse breeding and training pursuits.
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Pictures and Stories of Hamilton from Influencers
7 pictures of Hamilton from Callum Hill, Vijayalakshmi Jagatjivanram, Matthew Dagelet and other travelers
- A boy pointing where he would like to walk next ...click to read more
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- A pig just getting up from her sleep. ...click to read more
- Experienced by @Callum Hill | ©Unsplash
- Miniature Train Station Hamilton NZ ...click to read more
- Experienced by @Callum Hill | ©Unsplash
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