🇳🇿 How to Spend a Weekend in Hamilton

📍 North Island, New Zealand · Hamilton Though Hamilton is a "low-key" city, its weekend vibes can rival any tourist hotspot! From artsy escapes to natural wonders, here’s the ultimate guide 👇 🌸 1｜Hamilton Gardens "One of the world’s most beautiful themed gardens!" 🌍 Stroll through Indian, Italian, Japanese, British, and more—each garden feels like stepping into a fairy tale! 📸 🕒 Hours: Winter (Apr–Oct): 10:00–18:00 📌 Address: Hungerford Crescent, SH1 (Off Cobham Drive), Hamilton 🛍️ 2｜Made Hamilton (Artisan Market Space) A mix of crafts, coffee, designer goods, florals, and art exhibitions—perfect for a slow-paced day! 🛒 Discover local indie brands, snap pics, and unwind. New treasures every visit! 🕒 Hours: Thu-Sat: 7:00–21:30 | Sun-Wed: 7:00–20:30 📌 Address: 401 Grey Street, Hamilton East, Hamilton 3216 🚗 3｜Classic Museum (Vintage Car Museum) ✨ A retro lover’s paradise! Over 100 classic cars 🚙 + nostalgic diner, gas station models, and street murals—every corner is Instagram gold! 🕒 Hours: Daily 8:00–15:00 ✅ Bonus: Vintage-style café ☕ 📌 Address: 11 Railside, Dinsdale, Hamilton 🦒 4｜Hamilton Zoo A chill, crowd-free zoo with giraffes 🦒, red pandas 🐼, tigers 🐯, and apes! Join Keeper Talks—ideal for families or a solo escape. 🕒 Hours: Daily 9:00–17:00 📌 Address: 183 Brymer Road, Hamilton 3289 🌌 5｜Waitomo Glowworm Caves Just 1-hour drive from Hamilton! Drift through a magical cave lit by thousands of glowworms ✨—like a starry galaxy overhead! 🌠 🕒 Hours: Daily 9:00–17:00 📌 Address: 39 Waitomo Village Rd, Waitomo Caves, Otorohanga 3943 #NewZealand #TravelNZ #NZAdventure #WeekendVibes #HamiltonNZ #MustVisit 🚀🌿