Hamilton Gardens occupy a riverside setting on the south of Hamilton Town.
They are quite extensive, and together with riverside walks make a good half day walking
This is a good base to go and see the Waitomo glowworm caves. The glowworms are beautiful seen from a silent boat in the darkness. There is a path opposite the entrance that leads up to this viewpoint. ( No photos are allowed inside the caves )
This is a good base to go and see the Waitomo glowworm caves. The glowworms are beautiful seen from a silent boat in the darkness. There is a path opposite the entrance that leads up to this viewpoint. ( No photos are allowed inside the caves )
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The Japanese Garden
The Japanese Garden
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The Japanese garden captures the quiet contemplation of a young visitor
The Japanese garden captures the quiet contemplation of a young visitor
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The English garden captures the essence of a Jekyll garden but lacks the exuberance and density of planting.
The English garden captures the essence of a Jekyll garden but lacks the exuberance and density of planting.
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There are a series of small gardens, some excellent, which illustrate gardens from around the world. (Some are still under construction, others looked a little neglected )
There are a series of small gardens, some excellent, which illustrate gardens from around the world. (Some are still under construction, others looked a little neglected )
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The Chinese garden has a magnificant gateway
The Chinese garden has a magnificant gateway
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and the turtle occupies a vantage point over the rive
and the turtle occupies a vantage point over the rive
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The Italian garden captures the formal style well
The Italian garden captures the formal style well
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The rose gardens in particular are quite stunning when in full bloom.
The rose gardens in particular are quite stunning when in full bloom.
