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Hamilton Gardens, Hamilton

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Take a stroll or catch a performance at Hamilton Gardens, which has dozens of themed gardens and hosts over 2,000 events every year. The many gardens are organized into various departments--paradise, productive, fantasy, cultivar, and landscape--and feature everything from a traditional Victorian flower garden to the unconventional Modernist garden. Events include musical performances, talks on the history of gardens, and cultural festivals. There are also daily tours of the grounds and programming for children interested in learning more about the plants that surround them. Choose to start, finish, or center your holiday on a trip to Hamilton Gardens by using our Hamilton sightseeing planning site .

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By Flyer46216758473

These gardens are beautiful and imaginitively developed. Plan at least half a day here if you like gardens. Toilet facilities all in one area (from what i could see) and the gardens are big. more »
By RJMN

Excelente Parque público con entrada y estacionamiento gratuito, sus distintos sectores están muy bien ambientados y organizados de tal manera que te permite recorrerlos sin dejar pasar nada por alto.... more »

Excellent Park public entrance and free parking, its different sectors are very well set and organized in such a way that allows you to explore them without Miss nothing overlooked. Beautiful gardens very well tended and maintained. It is worth visiting it.

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By Liz_C306

The new Katherine Mansfield garden is the latest addition to the themed gardens and it is superb! The cottage garden flowers look gorgeous, and all looks to be in readiness for a “Garden Party”. more »

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By Chris Buddenhagen

A great place to hang out on rainless days. The second entrance going toward the river (just past the greenhouse) has a great playground for kids. Walk Southeast and cross the bridge to get to the cafe and the main entrance to the gardens. The other entrance by the roundabout is fine too and has a larger area for parking.

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By A L Lomas

Wonderful place to visit any time of year! Great volunteers, great flower show of many varieties, plant sales each month. Great scones with ample jam and cream in the cafe for only $5! Should be a must on any itinerary.

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By Eric Viljoen

Absolutely stunning! This is a must-see attraction if you are visiting the area. Make sure you have at least a few hours to even just walk through it all. Free entrance.

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By Alastair Gooch

I found the Gardens really worth looking at, even on mid-winter when at their least colourful. The design aspect could be easily seen, taken on board and enjoyed. This was born out by the large number of family groups enjoying them, same time, with many youngsters interacting with the designs and also the plants. Well done Hamilton Gardens.

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By Anika Mears

You can spend a lot of time here, with lots to see. First of all you can walk around the bridge on the lake, feed the ducks, sometimes spot a turtle. There is a new, awesome kids playground if you have little ones. Then there are many different themes gardens, we loved the Chinese one. And there is a cafe and information centre.

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