Hamilton Gardens
A public garden park of 54 hectares on the banks of the Waikato River in the south of Hamilton. It is known for its collection of enclosed themed gardens, such as Italian, Japanese, Chinese and English styles, plus a lake and open lawns.
- Where
- Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand
- Grade
- Local gem
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site
- Coordinates
- -37.8046, 175.3040
Get the Hamilton Gardens stamp
Open LOQAH when you are at Hamilton Gardens. It checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp is yours: confirmed on site in gold and struck with the date. It goes into your Waikato volume with your photos and a note.
Near Hamilton Gardens
Hobbiton Movie Set 34 km
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Raglan 38 km
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Mount Maunganui 79 km
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Lake Rotorua 90 km
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Rotorua Museum 91 km
A museum and art gallery in the Government Gardens, housed in the Tudor style Bath House that opened in 1908 as a spa. Its collections include more than 2,000 Māori taonga, and the building was closed in 2016 after earthquake strength concerns.
Polynesian Spa 91 km
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Questions
Where is Hamilton Gardens?
Hamilton Gardens is in Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Hobbiton Movie Set (34 km), Raglan (38 km), Mount Maunganui (79 km).
How do I get the Hamilton Gardens stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at Hamilton Gardens and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your Waikato volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to Hamilton Gardens before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your Waikato volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
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