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Hamilton Gardens

Hamilton, New Zealand

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Hamilton Gardens

A collection of themed walled gardens on the banks of the Waikato River, set within larger free parkland. Each enclosed garden recreates a garden style from a different culture or era, from Japanese and Chinese to Italian Renaissance, Indian and Surrealist.

Highlights

  • Japanese Garden
  • Italian Renaissance Garden
  • Indian Char Bagh Garden

Good to know

  • Enclosed gardens $20; Hamilton residents free
  • Allow at least two hours
  • No signs to entrance from car park

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