๐ณ๐ฟ Hamilton Day Trip from Auckland โจ
Perfect for a quick getaway! Just 1.5hrs drive each way. ๐๐จ ๐ธ 1. Hamilton Gardens ๐ธ Free entry & parking! A stunning collection of themed gardens: Miniature World (our fave!) Egyptian Garden (pharaoh vibes ๐) Indian & Italian Gardens (so colorful!) โฐ 9AM-5PM daily ๐๏ธ 2. Waikato Museum ๐ Small but fascinating! Features: Mฤori culture basics Kid-friendly exhibits Cool art collections ๐ ฟ๏ธ 2hr free parking on nearby slopes โฐ 10AM-5PM daily ๐ 3. Rice Rice Baby ๐ป๐ณ Must-try Vietnamese spot! ๐ฅ Crispy pork bรกnh mรฌ (no weird pork taste!) ๐ Vibrant decor + friendly staff โ 4. Grey Roasting Co. ๐ฅ Watch them roast beans in-house! โค๏ธ Amazing coffee + beans for sale (bring your gear!) ๐ Down the slope opposite Rice Rice Baby ๐ง 5. Milk Tea Factory ๐ Opposite SkyCity Casino (10min walk from museum) ๐ฏ Brown sugar milk tea - ask for less sugar! (gets too sweet) ๐ฅ 6. Gothenburg Restaurants ๐ #1 Spanish restaurant in Hamilton! ๐ Riverside views + floor-to-ceiling windows ๐ฝ๏ธ Try the chef's selection or pick your faves ๐ Booking recommended! #NZTravel #AucklandDayTrips #HamiltonNZ #FoodieAdventures #Wanderlust
