Hamilton, Fourth largest city in North Island, New Zealand
Description
Hamilton is the fourth most populated city on the North Island and sits in the heart of the Waikato region. The settlement runs along both sides of the Waikato River and is connected by more than a dozen bridges that link residential zones to commercial areas and green spaces.
History
After European settlers arrived in the 1860s, a military post was established on the site of an abandoned Māori village. The city grew as a trading hub for surrounding farms and developed into a regional administrative and education center during the 20th century.
Culture
The Waikato Museum holds numerous Maori wood carvings retrieved from local waterways, presenting the indigenous artistic heritage of the region.
Practical
The central business district sits close to the river and offers shopping, cafés and restaurants within easy walking distance. The city serves as a gateway to nearby wine regions and nature reserves and acts as a base for exploring the Waikato plains.
Did you know?
The Hamilton Gardens showcase gardening traditions from multiple cultures and eras, including a Japanese pond garden and an Italian Renaissance plot. Each section follows historical design principles and is maintained by a nonprofit trust.
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Statue of John Fane Charles Hamilton
53 m
Waikato Museum
474 m
Claudelands Bridge
412 m
Hamilton City Libraries
54 mOffice of the Waikato District Hospital and Charitable Aid Board (Former)
414 mHamilton Club
508 mHamilton Hotel (Former)
323 m
Hamilton Post Office, New Zealand
406 m
Wesley Chambers
201 mGrand Central Private Hotel
427 mNZ Co-operative Dairy Company Office Building
533 mCadman Parking Station (Former)
454 mSt Peter's Hall
555 mKaiapoi House (Former)
419 mPascoe Building
111 mPauls Book Arcade (Former)
250 m
Bank of New Zealand
387 mPublic Trust Building
471 m
Carnegie Library, Hamilton
156 mThe Arts Post
405 mRamp Gallery
264 mRiff Raff Statue
270 mTe Tiaho O Matariki
81 mTongue of the Dog
433 mMural, Work of art
99 mScenic viewpoint
501 mScenic viewpoint
319 mOpoia Pā
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