Let's Take A Walk
Hamilton Gardens offers a distinctive experience with its themed gardens representing different civilizations and historical periods. It’s not just a horticultural site but also a cultural and educational venue, offering guided and audio tours to enhance visitor understanding of the garden's history and design.
Redwoods Forest or Redwood Memorial Grove is a forest of naturalized coastal redwood on the outskirts of Rotorua, New Zealand, adjacent to the Whakarewarewa thermal area. The 6 hectares (15 acres) stand of Californian redwoods is part of the larger Whakarewarewa State Forest Park, which is part of the Kaingaroa Forest area.
Mount Maunganui’s Main Beach, also known as "the Mount," has been recognized as the best beach in New Zealand by TripAdvisor and is among the top 25 beaches worldwide. Visitors enjoy its white sands and warm waters for surfing, swimming, and relaxing. It's also a popular venue for various beach and multisport events and is a favorite spot for people-watching year-round.
Lake Ngaroto is the largest of the Waipa peat lakes. It is located south of Hamilton city and north-west of Te Awamutu. Lake Ngaroto has poor water quality, however, a major effort has been launched by Waipa District Council to return this lake to a more natural state, surrounded by native vegetation.
