Hillcrest Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Hamilton Gardens
This man-made paradise offers everything from the peaceful tranquillity of the Japanese Zen Gardens to the lively Indian Char Bagh Gardens.
Hamilton Central Business District
Hamilton Central Business District is just one of the places to see in Hamilton, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the riverfront or visit the casinos in the area.
University of Waikato
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Waikato during your travels in Hamilton. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its spas.
SkyCity Hamilton
Why not roll the dice with a visit to SkyCity Hamilton during your visit to Hamilton? Visit the area's spas or amble around its riverfront.
Waikato Hospital
If Waikato Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Hamilton.
FMG Stadium Waikato
You can take time to visit FMG Stadium Waikato during your travels to Hamilton. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the spas in the area.
Activities
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Other neighbourhoods around Hillcrest
Hamilton East
While visiting Hamilton East, you might make a stop by sights like Hamilton Gardens and Waikato River.
Claudelands
While visiting Claudelands, you might make a stop by sights like Globox Arena and Claudelands Park.
Peacocke
Peacocke might not have many top sights, but Hamilton Gardens and SkyCity Hamilton are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Hamilton Central
While visiting Hamilton Central, you might make a stop by sights like Hamilton Centre Place and SkyCity Hamilton.
Fairfield
Fairfield might not have many top sights, but Globox Arena and Claudelands Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Chartwell
Chartwell might not have many top sights, but Globox Arena and Claudelands Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
- University of Waikato
- SkyCity Hamilton
- Waikato Hospital
- Hamilton Gardens
- Lake Karapiro
- FMG Stadium Waikato
- Globox Arena
- Hamilton Central Business District
- Hamilton Centre Place
- Hamilton New Zealand LDS Temple
- Mystery Creek Events Centre
- Hamilton Zoo
- Southern Cross Hospital
- Braemar Hospital
- Claudelands Park
- Waingaro Hot Springs
- Zealong Tea Estate
- Turangawaewae Marae
- Seddon Park
- Lake Rotoroa
- Cambridge Raceway
- St. Peter's School
- The Base
- Cambridge Farmers' Market
- Cambridge i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
- Moondance Manor Gardens
- Lake Hakanoa Walkway
- Mount Pirongia