Hillcrest Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Hamilton Gardens
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 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
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
Small-Group Hobbiton and Waitomo Day Tour with Lunch from Auckland
Sanctuary Mountain (Mt Maungatautari) & Waitomo Luxury Day tour from Auckland
Our pick of the best Hillcrest Hotel Deals
Uni Motel
A good place to stay with no disturbances. Parking is available at no cost.
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Novotel Tainui Hamilton
Overall, very good stay. But breakfast rather expensive for quality of food offered.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center
Excellent Hotel, right on the main street of Hamilton. Directly across the road from the Nivara Lounge - where I was seeing a show. Clean and Tidy, and would recommend!
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Lake Karapiro Mighty River Domain
Amazing facilities, area, staff, pricing, time frames, just everything. I would/will definitely stay again and recommend this place to others !!! Thank you so much!!!!
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
The Clements Hotel
A great jewell in the Cambridge crown. Came for a couple of days R+R and ended up extending my stay! Thanks to everyone who made this newly refurbished hotel a great place to stay. Would recommend without question.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
VR Hamilton
The staff member that greeted us on arrival was rather abrupt and unfriendly. The room was good. There was a note in the bathroom about it being slippery and we were very careful but I think providing a mat or a couple of bath mats would have helped. Particularly after a shower the entire floor was ...
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Hillcrest
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 Waikato River and Globox Arena.
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 Waikato River and Globox Arena.
Peacocke
Peacocke might not have many top sights, but Hamilton Gardens and Waikato River 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 Claudelands Park and Globox Arena are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
