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 New Zealand LDS Temple
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 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.
Activities
Raglan: Sunset Canyoning Tour and Glowworm Experience
Lake Karapiro: Evening Kayak Glowworm Tour
Small-Group Hobbiton and Waitomo Day Tour with Lunch from Auckland
Our pick of the best Hillcrest Hotel Deals
Uni Motel
Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge
Friendly, heloful staff. Clean ans spacious room. Great location for access to the city, lake and nearby supermarket.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center
Clean room
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Heartland Ambassador Hotel Hamilton
Great towels, comfy beds, quiet rooms.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
The Clements Hotel
Great service very welcoming, very good room comfortable bed. Thoroughly recommend the restaurant & speakeasy bar. A wonderful surprise in Cambridge
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Anglesea Motel and Conference Centre
clean, walkable access to stores and food.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
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 Globox Arena and Claudelands Park.
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 Claudelands Park and Globox Arena are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
