Claudelands Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Aerial drone view, from Claudelands Bridge, over Hamilton City (Kirikiriroa) in the Waikato region of New Zealand
Aerial drone view, from Claudelands Bridge, over Hamilton City (Kirikiriroa) in the Waikato region of New Zealand

Popular places to visit

Hamilton Gardens showing a bridge and a pond as well as a small group of people

Hamilton Gardens

4.5/5(223 reviews)

From the peaceful Japanese Zen Garden to the explosion of colour in the Indian Char Bagh Garden, anyone who loves nature will enjoy this man-made paradise.

Hamilton Gardens
the closeup image of auckland new zealand temple. A temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Hamilton New Zealand LDS Temple

4/5(6 reviews)

Find out about the history of Hamilton when you take a trip to Hamilton New Zealand LDS Temple. While in this relaxing area, find time to visit its spas.

Hamilton New Zealand LDS Temple
I would not usually consider a garden a must-see experience, but I am really glad a local told us to visit Hamilton Gardens. The experience of wandering through a maze of hedges that open into perfectly cultivated gardens plucked complete from other countries and other eras was quite possibly the closest I will ever come to feeling like Alice in Wonderland come to life. You never know what magical sight waits around the next bend in the path.

Hamilton Central Business District

3.5/5(197 reviews)

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.

Hamilton Central Business District

Globox Arena

4.5/5(114 reviews)

Catch an event at Globox Arena during your trip to Hamilton. Visit the shops and spas in this family-friendly area.

Globox Arena

Claudelands Park

Explore the great outdoors at Claudelands Park, a lovely green space in Hamilton. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the spas in the area.

Claudelands Park

Waikato Hospital

4/5(56 reviews)

If Waikato Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Hamilton.

Waikato Hospital

Activities

Raglan: Sunset Canyoning Tour and Glowworm Experience

Raglan: Sunset Canyoning Tour and Glowworm Experience

AU$126
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Raglan: Sunset Canyoning Tour and Glowworm Experience
Lake Karapiro: Evening Kayak Glowworm Tour

Lake Karapiro: Evening Kayak Glowworm Tour

AU$126
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lake Karapiro: Evening Kayak Glowworm Tour
Waitomo Glow Worm Caves

Small-Group Hobbiton and Waitomo Day Tour with Lunch from Auckland

AU$430
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Small-Group Hobbiton and Waitomo Day Tour with Lunch from Auckland
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Our pick of the best Claudelands Hotel Deals

Stanley Apartments

Stanley Apartments

3 out of 5
17 Stanley St Hamilton Waikato
The price is AU$99 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
AU$99
10 Mar - 11 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this apartment in Hamilton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Claudelands Park and Globox Arena are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (103 reviews)
Having to pick up the key from a different location was odd but not a problem. Off street parking is a bonus. The apartment was clean and tidy. Beds were comfortable and nice linen and towels. Would stay again.

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Stanley Apartments
Boundary Court Motor Inn

Boundary Court Motor Inn

2 out of 5
36 Boundary Road Hamilton
The price is AU$112 per night from 19 Mar to 20 Mar
AU$112
19 Mar - 20 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Hamilton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Claudelands Park and Globox Arena ...
7.8/10 Good! (92 reviews)
Easy to find, off street parking, swimming pool 👍

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Boundary Court Motor Inn
Light filled upstairs home minutes from central Hamilton

Light filled upstairs home minutes from central Hamilton

Claudelands Waikato
Stay at this holiday home in Hamilton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
10/10 Exceptional! (90 reviews)
great location, relaxing site and close to the city without the heavy traffic and little noise. Wonderful stepping into the house to a warm welcome.

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

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Light filled upstairs home minutes from central Hamilton
Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge

Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge

4 out of 5
16 Thackeray Street Hamilton
The price is AU$101 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$101
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Hamilton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions ArtsPost and Waikato Museum of Art and History are ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (854 reviews)
Room was immaculate. Didnt use any amenities except room, but overall above average.

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge
Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center

Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center

3.5 out of 5
287 Victoria Street Hamilton
The price is AU$109 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$109
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Hamilton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,006 reviews)
Good central hotel to utilise in Hamilton.

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center
Heartland Ambassador Hotel Hamilton

Heartland Ambassador Hotel Hamilton

3 out of 5
86 Ulster Street Hamilton Waikato
The price is AU$141 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
AU$141
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Hamilton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
Well priced motel room. Very helpful staff and very clean. The bed was very comfortable. We prefer to have a separate shower. Plenty of on-site parking. Good to have Sky Sports on tv.

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

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Other neighbourhoods around Claudelands

Seamless 360 degree aerial drone panoramic view over the city of Hamilton, captured over the Waikato River in Fairfield, in the Waikato region of New Zealand.

Fairfield

Fairfield might not have many top sights, but Claudelands Park and Globox Arena are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Fairfield
The Waikato River flowing through central Hamilton

Hamilton Central

While visiting Hamilton Central, you might make a stop by sights like SkyCity Hamilton and Waikato River.

Hamilton Central
A tui bird drinking nectar from a yellow kowhai flower.

Ruakura

While Ruakura may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Globox Arena and Claudelands Park.

Ruakura
Aerial drone panoramic view looking at Whitiora Bridge over the Waikato River as it cuts through the city of Hamilton, in the Waikato region of New Zealand

Whitiora

When in Whitiora, you can plan a visit to FMG Stadium Waikato and Claudelands Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Whitiora
Te Parapara Garden #hiking

Hamilton East

4/5(68 area reviews)

While visiting Hamilton East, you might make a stop by sights like Hamilton Gardens and Waikato River.

Hamilton East
Spring time in the Waikato, bright yellow kowhai trees and the tui singing and feeding in the tree.

Chartwell

Chartwell might not have many top sights, but Claudelands Park and Globox Arena are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Chartwell

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