Hamilton

Worth seeing in and around Hamilton

10 places within 25 km that the world writes about, in the order of how widely: the ones a visitor has heard of first, then the ones only a local would name.

1. 01
   University of Waikato

   The University of Waikato, established in 1964, is a public research university located in Hamilton, New Zealand. An additional campus is located in Tauranga.

   2.7 km · university in Hamilton, New Zealand · Wikipedia
2. 02
   Waikato Stadium

   FMG Stadium Waikato is a major sporting and cultural events venue in Hamilton, New Zealand, with a total capacity of 25,800. Four areas contribute to this capacity: The Brian Perry Stand holding 12,000, the WEL Networks Stand holding 8,000, the Goal Line Terrace holding 800 and the Greenzone can hold up to 5,000 people.

   1.3 km · New Zealand sports stadium · Wikipedia
3. 03
   Seddon Park

   Seddon Park is a cricket ground in Hamilton, New Zealand. It is the fourth-largest cricket ground in the country, and is renowned for its "village green" setting, affording a picnic atmosphere for spectators.

   900 m · Cricket ground · Wikipedia
4. 04
   Waikato Museum

   Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum & Gallery is a regional museum located in Hamilton, New Zealand. The museum is managed by the Hamilton City Council.

   800 m · museum in Hamilton, New Zealand · Wikipedia
5. 05
   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 ha 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.

   3 km · botanical garden in Hamilton, New Zealand · Wikipedia
6. 06
   Lake Rotoroa / Hamilton Lake

   Lake Rotoroa or Hamilton Lake is a lake in Hamilton, Waikato, North Island, New Zealand. It has a surface area of about 54 hectares and an average depth of 2.4 metres.

   1.9 km · lake in Hamilton, Waikato Region, New Zealand · Wikipedia
7. 07
   St. Peter's Cathedral, Hamilton

   St Peter's Cathedral is an Anglican cathedral church in Hamilton, located in the Waikato region of the North Island of New Zealand. It is located on a small hill, known as Cathedral Hill, in the southern central part of the city off Victoria Street.

   1 km · church in New Zealand · Wikipedia
8. 08
   Fairfield Bridge

   Fairfield Bridge is a tied-arch bridge on the Waikato River in Fairfield, Hamilton, New Zealand. It is one of six bridges in the city.

   1.7 km · New Zealand bridge · Wikipedia
9. 09
   Porritt Stadium

   Porritt Stadium, is a multi-purpose stadium in the suburb of Chartwell in Hamilton, New Zealand. It is used for football matches and athletics and is the home stadium of Hamilton Wanderers.

   3.1 km · stadium in Chartwell, Hamilton, New Zealand · Wikipedia
10. 10
    Victoria Bridge

    Victoria Bridge is a steel arch bridge in Hamilton, New Zealand, connecting the suburbs of Hamilton Central and Hamilton East. The bridge has a Category I heritage protection.

    1.1 km · New Zealand bridge · Wikipedia

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Getting to Hamilton

Airports

Auckland (AKL), 96 km

Stations

Hamilton railway station, 1.8 km

• Auckland → Hamilton

  114 km · quickest by road, 2h 21m · NZ$17–23
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• Wellington → Hamilton

  392 km · quickest by road, 8h 29m · NZ$75–100
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• Christchurch → Hamilton

  677 km · quickest by air, 8h 41m · NZ$300–460
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