Tauranga Airport 1 hr 17
Te Parapara (11 min) Section of Hamilton Gardens exhibiting traditional Maori growing & harvesting practices. Taitua Arboretum (25 min) Tranquil green space abundant with trees, pastures, a woodland garden & walking trails. Hamilton Lake Domain (13 min) Italian Renaissance Garden (11 min) Elaborate garden in the medieval Italian style, with geometric shapes, fountains & statues. St Peter's Cathedral (14 min) Cathedral, church, and history Avantidrome (10 min) Hamilton Lake (16 min) Hamilton Gardens (9 min) Landscaped gardens ranging from Tudor-style to Japanese and traditional Maori-influenced versions. Tree Church (9 min) SkyCity Hamilton (18 min) Entertainment complex featuring a casino, several restaurants & bars, live events & a bowling alley. Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga o Waikato (15 min) Museum featuring exhibits on Waikato's art, history & culture, as well as educational programs. Indian Char Bagh Garden (11 min) Fragrant, enclosed 4-part garden inspired by a historic style of garden popular in India. Claudelands Park (15 min) Parana Park (14 min) Kowhai-themed park offering interactive native bird sculptures, water features & a kids' playground. Hamilton Zoo (24 min) Over 600 animals live in this large zoo featuring a walk-through aviary, plus a cafe & picnic areas. |