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Hamilton Gardens covers an area of 58 hectares at the southern end of Hamilton City, New Zealand. It is a public park owned and managed by the Hamilton City Council. Hamilton Gardens is the most popular visitor attraction in the region with about 600,000 visitors each year, nearly half of them being tourists. There are nearly 2000 events held within Hamilton Gardens each year.

The unique theme of Hamilton Gardens is 'the story of gardens' which is explored through a series of five garden collections.

The Fantasy Garden Collection representing different forms of garden fantasy.

The Cultivar Garden Collection featuring the story of plants selected and bred for the garden.

The Paradise Garden Collection featuring gardens representing some of the most significant garden design traditions. The Chinese Scholar's Garden was the first of the Paradise Garden Collection. It is generally but not exactly a traditional Chinese garden from the Sung Dynasty, 10th - 12th Century. (Sung gardens were not totally dominated by rocks, like the later Ming and Qing dynasties). The Paradise Garden also includes The Italian Renaissance Garden, American Modernist Garden, Japanese Garden of Contemplation, and The English Flower Garden.

The Productive Garden Collection representing different aspects of the relationship between people and plants.

The Landscape Garden Collection with areas representing the different historic interpretations of an idealised landscape.

Guided tours can be arranged through the Hamilton Gardens Information Centre. The price is $5.00 per person, with group and School discounts available by prior arrangement. The tours are provided by members of the Friends of Hamilton Gardens and all proceeds go towards future development projects. Sometimes specialist guides can be arranged for specific groups, such as a Mandarin speaker or a knowledgeable horticulturalist.

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  jade17 posted on April 5th, 2012
  Overall Rating: 9.3 / 10

  What a gem in the heart of the city! I didn't spend long enough but I was enthralled by the themed gardens - Landscaped Garden Collection with the Chinese and European styled gardens in particular. The veggie gardens were tempting! Loads of space to walk and picnic around the rest of the general areas and there were at least two other events going on while I was visiting. Plenty of toilets and other facilities but I didnt have time to check these out. Return visit definitely in order.