TWH guidebook
Sightseeing
Distance from our Airbnb 10 minute
Suggested duration 2-3 hours
ABOUT - Hamilton Gardens is an international award-winning conceptual garden based in Hamilton that explores the context, history and meaning of gardens through time, and from around the world.
Opening Hours 9am to 5pm
Refer to the Hamilton Gardens website for admission and updated hours.
193 locals recommend
Hamilton Gardens
Distance from our Airbnb 10 minute
Suggested duration 2-3 hours
ABOUT - Hamilton Gardens is an international award-winning conceptual garden based in Hamilton that explores the context, history and meaning of gardens through time, and from around the world.
Opening Hours 9am to 5pm
Refer to the Hamilton Gardens website for admission and updated hours.
Lavender Farm Fields * Lavender field sightseeing
PYO Lavender
PYO Blueberry
OPENING HOURS - 9am - 5.00pm 7 Days from 1 December - 31 January
Lavender Farm Shop * Lavender products * Real fruit ice cream *
OPENING HOURS - Mid-November to end of January. Please see Lavender Backyard Garden's website for updated hours.
Lavender Backyard Garden
398 Marshmeadow RdLavender Farm Fields * Lavender field sightseeing
PYO Lavender
PYO Blueberry
OPENING HOURS - 9am - 5.00pm 7 Days from 1 December - 31 January
Lavender Farm Shop * Lavender products * Real fruit ice cream *
OPENING HOURS - Mid-November to end of January. Please see Lavender Backyard Garden's website for updated hours.
Distance from our Airbnb 17 minutes
Suggested duration 1-2 hours
ABOUT - An impressive selection of mature trees spread across 22 hectares of open spaces, including lakes, woodland gardens, artwork, birdlife and picnic spots.
Opening Hours 8am-5pm
23 locals recommend
Taitua Arboretum
55 Taitua RdDistance from our Airbnb 17 minutes
Suggested duration 1-2 hours
ABOUT - An impressive selection of mature trees spread across 22 hectares of open spaces, including lakes, woodland gardens, artwork, birdlife and picnic spots.
Opening Hours 8am-5pm
Distance from our Airbnb 15 minutes
Suggested duration 3-4 hours
ABOUT - Hamilton Zoo is home to over 600 native and exotic animals, the only fishing cats and the largest free-flight aviary in New Zealand dedicated to native birds and plants. It is set amidst 25ha of lush and tranquil surroundings.
Opening Hours 9:30am - 4:30pm
64 locals recommend
Hamilton Zoo
183 Brymer RdDistance from our Airbnb 15 minutes
Suggested duration 3-4 hours
ABOUT - Hamilton Zoo is home to over 600 native and exotic animals, the only fishing cats and the largest free-flight aviary in New Zealand dedicated to native birds and plants. It is set amidst 25ha of lush and tranquil surroundings.
Opening Hours 9:30am - 4:30pm
Distance from our Airbnb 2 mins drive or 13 mins walk
Suggested duration 1-2 hours
ABOUT - A scenic walking and cycling track follows the banks of the Waikato River through the heart of Hamilton. Park benches and grassy areas along the track for those who want to sit and watch the boats, birds and people go by.
8 locals recommend
Hamilton River Path - East River Bank
Distance from our Airbnb 2 mins drive or 13 mins walk
Suggested duration 1-2 hours
ABOUT - A scenic walking and cycling track follows the banks of the Waikato River through the heart of Hamilton. Park benches and grassy areas along the track for those who want to sit and watch the boats, birds and people go by.
Distance from our Airbnb 56 minute drive
Suggested duration 1.5 hours one-way
ABOUT - The Blue Spring is a natural treasure with uncannily clear water and vibrant blues and greens, it is magnificent to see. The walk to the Blue Springs is a short, easy walk alongside the Waihou River.
49 locals recommend
Blue Spring Putaruru
Leslie RoadDistance from our Airbnb 56 minute drive
Suggested duration 1.5 hours one-way
ABOUT - The Blue Spring is a natural treasure with uncannily clear water and vibrant blues and greens, it is magnificent to see. The walk to the Blue Springs is a short, easy walk alongside the Waihou River.
Distance from our Airbnb 1-hour drive
Suggested duration 2-3 hours one-way
ABOUT - Explore many caves in Waitomo, seeing glow worms, underground rivers, ancient cave formations, high chambers and huge stalactites and stalagmites, with new Zipline Park
Waitomo Caves Zipline Park
24 Te Anga RdDistance from our Airbnb 1-hour drive
Suggested duration 2-3 hours one-way
ABOUT - Explore many caves in Waitomo, seeing glow worms, underground rivers, ancient cave formations, high chambers and huge stalactites and stalagmites, with new Zipline Park
Distance from our Airbnb 23 mins drive
Suggested duration 1-2 hours
ABOUT - Seasonal December to mid-February. A field of blooming sunflowers for you to explore and take photos. It also offers pick-your-own sunflowers to bring home with you.
See their website for opening hours.
The Taupiri Sunflower Farm
Distance from our Airbnb 23 mins drive
Suggested duration 1-2 hours
ABOUT - Seasonal December to mid-February. A field of blooming sunflowers for you to explore and take photos. It also offers pick-your-own sunflowers to bring home with you.
See their website for opening hours.
Event Center
Where Hamilton Events are held, like Waikato Home & Garden Show, Concerts, Netball Games, Hamilton Farmers Market.
17 locals recommend
Claudelands Park
Heaphy TerraceWhere Hamilton Events are held, like Waikato Home & Garden Show, Concerts, Netball Games, Hamilton Farmers Market.
Eats
Very nice restaurant/bar. Has a very good menu and is an easy walk about 5 minutes.
9 locals recommend
The Roaming Giant
789 Heaphy TerraceVery nice restaurant/bar. Has a very good menu and is an easy walk about 5 minutes.
The Kirk Cafe
6 Te Aroha StA 2-minute walk from the house for great coffee and lovely food. Breakfast or lunch.
Our family's favorite restaurant. There is something for everyone. Booking is normally required.
7 locals recommend
Furnace Restaurant & Bar
150 Victoria StOur family's favorite restaurant. There is something for everyone. Booking is normally required.