Fantastic. A definite must do. Stunning gardens, something for everyone. World class gardens, highly rated by all who visit. The Hamilton Gardens won "International Gardens of the Year" in 2014, and it has got better since then.

Stunning gardens with lovely well marked trails. Take a picnic lunch or make use of the cafe onsite. Allow plenty of time as there is so much to see.

Must visit place with a lot of photo spots. I have visited once when we were shooting a short film. Highlight of this place is the garden themes such as Indian, Chinese, Japanese, English, Egyptian and Italian!

Hamilton Gardens are an amazing,diverse collection of gardens along the Waikato River. The theme gardens showcase garden styles from around the world. If you only have a short time to see the gardens start there. The Rose garden is magnificent in Spring and Summer and...More

We discovered the gardens by accident, and were so glad that we did! They are one of the most beautiful gardens, having different areas representing different garden types and cultures, and even climates. The tour can become an overload of impressions, making it hard to...More

Great place to walk around, Immaculate gardens, lovely place to get some neat photos. Love the different garden themes from different countries. Japanese gardens my favourite.

There is seriously something here for everyone. From the old style English Gardens to the awesome new playground, the fabulous river views from many of the themed gardens and the glorious scents in the rose gardens as well as an impressive collection of herbs and...More

We visited here with our two kids and were very pleasantly surprised by the sheer variety of gardens that are here. It was autumn so there were no crowds, and the kids had the great playground for themselves. All this for free as well, makes...More

We went here as a family group with nine children. It's a fantastic place for a picnic and a wander through different styles of garden and plantings. There is a lake with friendly eels, interesting wood carvings and a fabulous playground with a stage for...More

Must see.Excellent for all ages. Lovely cafe with lovely good and views. Wheelchairs available for the elderly.