Hamilton Gardens

Hamilton Gardens Experience unexpected delights at Hamilton Gardens, explore 18 Enclosed Gardens showcasing cultures through time.
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In the over 45-hectare parklands, discover walking trails, picnic spots, or savour a meal at the café with scenic views over Turtle Lake. Hamilton Gardens' page is designed to share information about our operations, events and upcoming promotions. We welcome your comments and encourage discussion. We ask that you are polite and respectful with your comments and views. Once comments are po

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28/05/2026

Step into Edwardian Wellington and walk inside one of New Zealand’s most famous short stories.

The Katherine Mansfield Garden recreates the world of The Garden Party, capturing a moment just before a celebration begins. The table is set, the band is ready, and the guests are about to arrive.

In this video, Dan O'Rourke (HG Tour Guide) and Gus Flower (Horticulture & Operations Manager) explore how this literary moment has been carefully rebuilt at Hamilton Gardens.

🌹 Watch the full video and plan your visit.

26/05/2026

This looks like a party… but it’s really a story. 📖👓
The Katherine Mansfield Garden, explained. 🌸
Full video coming soon.

19/05/2026

Hidden inside the Kitchen Garden is a shed full of enchanted creatures 👀
This cosy space belongs to the Garden Keeper — the creator and caretaker of the gardens around you. Between his busy days, he rests here, writes in his notebook, and shares the shed with wee folk from the Mushroom Lands who have built tiny homes inside its walls and doors. 🏚️
They’re shy, but they love visitors who take the time to look closely. Every shelf, corner and desk has something to discover.
A gentle, imaginative experience for curious minds of all ages 🌱

Imagined & constructed by .drummond

Did you know Hamilton Gardens has layers of stories many visitors never discover? 🌱From its surprising beginnings to the...
18/05/2026

Did you know Hamilton Gardens has layers of stories many visitors never discover? 🌱
From its surprising beginnings to the thoughtful details hidden throughout the gardens, we’ve pulled together five fascinating facts that might just change how you see this special place.
📖 Have a read and see how many you already knew.

🔗 Five Things You Probably Did Not Know About Hamilton Gardens

https://hamiltongardens.co.nz/about-us/gardens-stories/five-things-you-probably-did-not-know-about-hamilton-gardens?utm_name=sked&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=sked_6a06b01eb250c0d076cd0ac4

Did you know Hamilton Gardens was fully designed before the first garden was ever built?🎙️ In a recent RNZ interview, di...
15/05/2026

Did you know Hamilton Gardens was fully designed before the first garden was ever built?

🎙️ In a recent RNZ interview, director Lucy Ryan shares how founder Peter Sergel imagined all 30 gardens from the very beginning.

With 18 now open, the 19th about to launch, and each new garden taking two to three years to complete, the full vision is still unfolding — a long‑term story of imagination, patience, and commitment.

👉 Listen to the RNZ interview to learn more about the master plan behind Hamilton Gardens. See comments.

Lido Cinema - Hamilton
RNZ

14/05/2026

Stone by stone, our Medieval Garden is taking shape 🏰
Cladding and tiling are now wrapping the walls and floors of the cloister hallways, creating the rich textures you’d expect to find in a centuries‑old garden.
As the afternoon light moves through the space, it’s already starting to feel wonderfully medieval — calm, beautiful and full of atmosphere.
Not long to go now… we can’t wait to welcome you in 🌿

12/05/2026

Our iconic Hamilton Gardens have been inspiring visitors for 66 years — now you can see it through the eyes of award-winning artists. 🌿🎨

The Art of Hamilton Gardens is a free exhibition showcasing many and artistic interpretations of this world‑class destination, from photography and hyper‑realism to botanical works, abstraction and embroidery.

📍 Welcome Swallow Gift Shop & Gallery, 378 Grey Street, Hamilton
📅 On now until Friday 5 June
🆓 Free entry
A must‑see for garden lovers, art lovers, and proud Hamilton locals. https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/the-art-of-hamilton-gardens/waikato?utm_name=sked&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=sked_69fcfe3a4c77405fb34ede96

Many people know Hamilton Gardens as a beautiful place to walk.What fewer realise is just how rare — and internationally...
08/05/2026

Many people know Hamilton Gardens as a beautiful place to walk.
What fewer realise is just how rare — and internationally significant — it really is.
🎬 The Time Traveller’s Guide to Hamilton Gardens is a new feature‑length documentary that tells the remarkable story behind the gardens — from a former rubbish dump to one of the great gardens of the world.
Designed by visionary landscape architect Dr Peter Sergel, Hamilton Gardens was imagined as a place that tells the story of humanity through landscape — where each garden represents a different time, culture, or way of thinking.
Discover how this ambitious idea took root, grew over decades, and became one of Aotearoa’s great creative achievements.

🎁 As if a documentary wasn't enough, we're also on a limited-edition tea towel!We’re delighted to share something truly ...
07/05/2026

🎁 As if a documentary wasn't enough, we're also on a limited-edition tea towel!

We’re delighted to share something truly special with you... the first‑ever Hamilton Gardens tea towel, designed right here in Aotearoa.

Created by renowned Kiwi textile artist Ali Davies Home, this generously sized 100% linen tea towel captures the imagination of our iconic gardens on an illustrated map.

All 18 enclosed gardens are woven together by meandering green paths, just like a stroll through the gardens themselves.

🌻 Easy to pack for visitors
🌻 A thoughtful keepsake for locals
🌻 A lovely way to rep your favourite Hamilton destination at home

With Mother’s Day just around the corner, it makes a meaningful gift — or a little treat for yourself.

Available exclusively in‑store at the Hamilton Gardens Shop, thanks to Friends of Hamilton Gardens.

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Hungerford Crescent, SH1 (Off Cobham Drive)
Hamilton
3216

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Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 10am - 6pm

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