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If your New Zealand trip takes you to Hamilton, then we’ve got an activity that you absolutely can’t miss off your itinerary! Visit Hamilton Gardens, Waikato’s region’s most popular tourist attraction, to see 58 hectares worth of beautiful horticulture and garden based imagination.
Hamilton garden explores the fascinating relationships between people and plants by showcasing an amazing array of different garden designs and philosophies from across the world, from East to West, North to South in 5 different collections.
The Paradise collection represents garden styles from India, Japan, China, Japan and England. Each garden is totally unique – stroll through the serene and carefully manicured Japanese gardens to explore the simplicity of natural landscapes and find your zen; explore the Italian renaissance inspired by the classical ideas of Greek and Roman order and beauty; wander through the Chinese Scholars garden on a journey that goes back 2000 years, where you’ll find symbology and references to ancient Chinese legends through stunning plant work.
Check out the Productive collection which focuses on the functionality of gardens, including Te Parapara – New Zealand’s first traditional Maori productive garden that showcases the traditional food and storage practices of the Maori, passed down the generations.
Let your imagination run wild at the Fantasy collection: the picturesque gardens, inspired by the new fashion for wild and romantic landscapes of 18th century England; transport yourself to the tropics in the tropical garden where you’ll find a range of exotic plants and vegetation; or step into a world of dreams and mystery in the surrealist garden.
The Hamilton Gardens is a must-do for any visit to New Zealand’s North Island and provides for a fantastic day out!
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