Tours & Activities in Hamilton

Let the gardens speak to you as you take an immersive, narrated journey through the ages and across continents, from Ancient Egypt and Renaissance Italy to the modern day. Full of entertaining stories, insights and observations that will enhance and deepen your experience. Multiple stopping points in every garden, give you control over where to linger and which gardens you want to explore in depth. Listen to them all, or just the ones that most pique your interest, either way, our brand new audio tour will bring the gardens to life. Perfect for first-time visitors or those looking to delve into the deeper stories of the gardens, our audio tour is sure to provide unique insights into these iconic gardens.

Discover so much more Join our friendly and knowledgeable tour guides for a journey of hidden stories, secret symbols, interesting snippets, and new insights into some of our most popular gardens. Perfect for first-time visitors or those who want to uncover the deeper meaning behind our beautiful gardens. Book your tour today for the ultimate Hamilton Gardens experience.

Hamilton Gardens is the Waikato’s most popular attraction, and completely unique in the world. It is a living museum that tells a story of cultures and civilisation through a collection of beautiful, inspiring, and iconic gardens. Book a private guided tour to travel across continents, slide through centuries, and stroll through history as never before. From the Ancient Egyptian Garden of 2000 BCE to the contemporary concept Garden of today, each beautiful garden is a window into a different time and place, celebrating the ideas and beliefs of its age. Your friendly and knowledgeable guide will take you to a selection of our most popular gardens, on a journey of hidden stories, secrets symbols and insights.

An exclusive tour for all the romantics of the world! Together with the professional local guide, you will visit the most romantic places in the city. Hamilton is nestled on the banks of the mighty Waikato River and is known for its walks, gardens, cafes and nightlife. You will feel spellbound in a charming atmosphere. What is considered as one of the best places to have a date in the city? Where can you make lovely photos? You will be surprised how many historical love stories are hidden in the streets, buildings, parks of the city. From heartbreaking and tragic, to the hilarious or spicy ones. Hamilton Gardens is a conceptual garden based in the Waikato that explores the context, history and meaning of gardens through time, and from around the world. It is internationally recognised for its unique concept and is the Waikato region's most popular tourist destination. This tour is especially recommended in the Saint Valentine period!

Together with the professional guide, you will visit the most charming places in the city. You will have a chance to explore the city, while hearing fascinating facts and legends. Did you know Hamilton is New Zealand, The largest inland city? The Hamilton area has a history of 700-800 years of Maori occupation and settlement, highlighted by pa sites, traditional gardens and agricultural features along the Waikato River. You will be surprised how many stories are hidden in the streets, buildings and corners of Hamilton. Your charming guide will tell you what is special and unique about living in this city. Perfect for those who are visiting the city for the first time and want to get the most of it! * You will be guided by a local charismatic guide * You will hear the stories and legends of the city * You will visit the charming places

We are located in central Hamilton. Get your team together and put your detective hats on to see if you can solve the clues and puzzles to escape in 60 minutes or less...... DIFFICULTY LEVEL: 3/5 FAMILY FRIENDLINESS: 5/5 *This room (while still difficult enough for adults) is our most family-friendly theme. The Story: You and your group of friends have heard about a strange lady known only as 'Lady Luna' - who lives in a cottage on the outskirts of your small town, in the forest. You have heard lots of rumors, but no one knows the truth about her. Bored, you and your friends decide to sneak into her cottage and find out what secrets she may be hiding! But be quick, she is never gone from her cottage for longer than an hour!