Tauranga Airport 1 hr 19
Avantidrome (13 min) SkyCity Hamilton (16 min) Entertainment complex featuring a casino, several restaurants & bars, live events & a bowling alley. Waitakaruru Arboretum and Sculpture Park (9 min) Park and garden Italian Renaissance Garden (11 min) Elaborate garden in the medieval Italian style, with geometric shapes, fountains & statues. Hamilton Lake Domain (14 min) Te Parapara (11 min) Section of Hamilton Gardens exhibiting traditional Maori growing & harvesting practices. Claudelands Park (13 min) Parana Park (14 min) Kowhai-themed park offering interactive native bird sculptures, water features & a kids' playground. Lavender Backyard Garden (8 min) Hamilton Gardens (9 min) Landscaped gardens ranging from Tudor-style to Japanese and traditional Maori-influenced versions. Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga o Waikato (15 min) Museum featuring exhibits on Waikato's art, history & culture, as well as educational programs. Taitua Arboretum (26 min) Tranquil green space abundant with trees, pastures, a woodland garden & walking trails. Indian Char Bagh Garden (11 min) Fragrant, enclosed 4-part garden inspired by a historic style of garden popular in India. Hamilton Lake (16 min) Hamilton Zoo (25 min) Over 600 animals live in this large zoo featuring a walk-through aviary, plus a cafe & picnic areas. |