š³šæ Donāt Miss Hamilton GardensāIt Stole My Heart!
If youāre road-tripping from Auckland to Hobbiton/Rotorua, detour to Hamilton for this hidden gemāHamilton Gardens! Though man-made, itās absolutely magical for photos. š Key Details šļø $20 NZD (kids free!) for 18 theme gardensāChinese courtyards, Japanese zen, Indian palaces, Italian Renaissanceāeach a mini passport stamp! ā° 10AM-6PM (donāt arrive earlyāgates stay shut!) š Road Trip Hack Stay overnight in Hamilton (1.5hrs from Auckland). Morning bonus: Breakfast by Hamilton Lake (sparkling water + ducks = instant zen š¦). šø Garden Highlights šŗļø Grab the English map (Chinese translations are iffy). š®š³ Indian Garden: Bollywood-worthy colors (but smallāphotos only). šø Pro tip: Every garden is Instagram baitājust donāt expect vast landscapes! š Tips āļø Worth $20 (kids free = family-friendly!) āļø Photogenic even cloudy (but sunshine amplifies colors!) āļø Combine with nearby stopsānot a solo destination. #NZMustSee #HiddenGemsNZ #HamiltonGardens #TravelGram