A mere few minutes from central Hamilton are the Hamilton Gardens, one of New Zealand’s largest city parks. Receiving upwards of 500,000 visitors to the Enclosed Gardens, and over a million visits to the open park spaces every year, it’s no wonder TripAdvisor considers them in the top one percent of travel experiences worldwide. Beyond the blooms and greenery at Hamilton Gardens, the gardens offer a unique journey through time, spanning the course of around 5000 years. Globally unique in its concept, the Hamilton Gardens showcase the evolution of garden design around the world. All the major civilisations have their own themed garden, offering a glimpse into a different culture at a point in time and its unique perspective on nature over time.