Stunning gardens which the whole family enjoyed. Every turn was another theme and another surprise. As the clever orientations often looked out over the river it made even the smaller gardens look huge. Allow yourself more time then you think you will need as there...More

Quite amazing to find such interestingly designed gardens in a regional centre. The intricate pattern of linking gardens confused us a bit and we felt at one stage as though we were in a maze with no way out. Fortunately we could ask other, local,...More

Amazing gardens. The extent and different themes are outstanding. Very helpful information office staff. We walked the main gardens and then did something very different, the Cemetery Walk. Very Different. The extent of the grounds means a half day visit is a minimum. The only...More

Hamilton Gardens is a bit of a gem. I didn't know it existed but was pleasantly surprised. Would recommend a visit if you like parks and gardens.

Hamilton Gardens just seems to do its job so well, regardless of the time of year or even the year. Visitors love the range of gardens. They think they are going to a stock standard botanical garden, like is found nearly everywhere else in the...More

Step into the unknown. Hard to describe so is a must see if you are in Hamilton. Meticulous gardens from many different countries in the world. It has you looking around every corner and is sad when you finally come to the end of the...More

highlight: I love how they continued to develop different sections of the garden, makes every visit a pleasant surprise. lowlight: some garden (the English one especially) felt as if there was lack of love involved, weed everywhere and patchy lawn... not what I remembered of...More

It's a pity if you haven't been to Hamilton Gardens while you are in New Zealand! My recommendation is visiting it in summer (the best time) while all the flowers are blooming in a way that is indescribably beautiful. Hamilton Gardens has tremendous views and...More

Not a massive gardening person but this was pretty impressive! We had lunch in the Japanese garden!!

We go here all the time wiht the family. All family members enjoy it. And it is free. The gardens keep chaning with the seasons so always some thing different to see.