Melville 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.
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.
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.
FMG Stadium Waikato
Catch an event at FMG Stadium Waikato during your trip to Hamilton. Visit the area's spas or amble around its riverfront.
Activities
Raglan: Sunset Canyoning Tour and Glowworm Experience
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Other neighbourhoods around Melville
Hamilton Lake
While Hamilton Lake isn't home to many top sights, Lake Rotoroa and SkyCity Hamilton are some notable places to visit nearby.
Fitzroy
While Fitzroy may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Hamilton Gardens and SkyCity Hamilton.
Glenview
While there might not be top attractions in Glenview, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Hamilton Gardens and SkyCity Hamilton.
Hamilton East
While visiting Hamilton East, you might make a stop by sights like Hamilton Gardens and Waikato River.
Frankton
While visiting Frankton, you might make a stop by sights like FMG Stadium Waikato and Seddon Park.
Hamilton Central
While visiting Hamilton Central, you might make a stop by sights like Hamilton Centre Place and SkyCity Hamilton.
- SkyCity Hamilton
- Waikato Hospital
- Hamilton Gardens
- Lake Karapiro
- University of Waikato
- FMG Stadium Waikato
- Hamilton Central Business District
- Globox Arena
- Hamilton Centre Place
- Hamilton New Zealand LDS Temple
- Hamilton Zoo
- Mystery Creek Events Centre
- Turangawaewae Marae
- Southern Cross Hospital
- Claudelands Park
- Waingaro Hot Springs
- Zealong Tea Estate
- Braemar Hospital
- Cambridge Raceway
- Lake Rotoroa
- St. Peter's School
- Seddon Park
- The Base
- Cambridge i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
- Cambridge Farmers' Market
- Moondance Manor Gardens
- Waikato Museum of Art and History
- Mount Pirongia
- Monavale Blueberries