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Things to see in Hamilton, New Zealand (New Zealand): 29 places and when to go
Hamilton, New Zealand is a city in New Zealand with around 148,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 29 places in and around it, mainly Architecture (7), Nature (6), History (6). The best known are Hamilton Zoo, Mount Pirongia and Hamilton New Zealand Temple. The best time to come is October to April; also possible: May to September. In December there are 14 h 36 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 24. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- New Zealand · -37.7783, 175.2896
- Population
- About 148,000
- Places
- 29 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Architecture (7) · Nature (6) · History (6) · Mountains (5) · Museums and art (3) · Hiking (3)
- Best time
- October to April.
- Also possible
- May to September.
- Nearest airport
- AKL Auckland, 96 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Mount Pirongia, at 959 m.
What to see in Hamilton, New Zealand
The places in and around Hamilton, New Zealand, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Hamilton ZooNew Zealand zoo in Hamilton6.6 km
- Mount PirongiaMountain in New Zealand29 km
- Hamilton New Zealand TempleArchitectural structure7.8 km
- Waikato MuseumMuseum in Hamilton, New Zealand1.3 km
- Karamu CaveCave system in New Zealand23 km
- Fairfield BridgeNew Zealand bridge1.9 km
- St Peter's Cathedral, HamiltonChurch in New Zealand1.6 km
- Alexandra Redoubt, TuakauMilitary redoubt near Pirongia, New Zealand25 km
- Claudelands BridgeBridge in New Zealand896 m
- Cobham BridgeBridge in New Zealand3.1 km
- KahakuraHill in New Zealand16 km
- KoheaheaHill in New Zealand25 km
- KokakoHill west of Hamilton, New Zealand22 km
- OrangiHill in New Zealand17 km
- Pukete BridgeBridge in New Zealand5.0 km
- Te Ara Pekapeka BridgeBridge in Hamilton, New Zealand3.6 km
- Whitiora BridgeBridge in New Zealand1.1 km
- Narrows BridgeRUKUHIA8.7 km
- Bell TrackHiking29 km
- Bootleg BreweryBrewery9.9 km
- Classics MuseumMuseum3.3 km
- Good GeorgeBrewery2.1 km
- Waikato Regional CouncilRegional authority of New Zealand1.6 km
- Morrinsville MuseumMuseum25 km
And the other 5, by what you come to do:
- History: Nukuhau Pa, Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center, Wesley Chambers
- Hiking: Pahautea Hut, Te Awa River Walk
When to go to Hamilton, New Zealand
The best time to visit Hamilton, New Zealand is October to April; also possible: May to September. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time14:20
- FebBest time13:24
- MarBest time12:17
- AprBest time11:01
- MayPossible9:58
- JunPossible9:24
- JulPossible9:38
- AugPossible10:32
- SepPossible11:46
- OctBest time13:00
- NovBest time14:05
- DecBest time14:36
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 14 h 36 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 24. In January, 29 of the 29 places are at their best.
When to go to New Zealand in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Hamilton, New Zealand
The nearest main airport is Auckland International Airport (AKL, Auckland), 96 km as the crow flies. How to get around New Zealand (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Cambridge, New Zealand23 places20 km
- Huntly11 places27 km
- Raglan12 places37 km
- Matamata10 places42 km
- Ōtorohanga19 places45 km
- Putaruru7 places53 km
And all of New Zealand, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Hamilton, New Zealand?
The best known: Hamilton Zoo, Mount Pirongia, Hamilton New Zealand Temple, Waikato Museum, Karamu Cave. In all, 29 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Hamilton, New Zealand?
October to April; also possible: May to September. In December there are 14 h 36 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 24.
How do you get to Hamilton, New Zealand?
The nearest main airport is Auckland International Airport (AKL), 96 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Hamilton, New Zealand as the destination and these 29 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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