Hamilton Gardens Destination Playground

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Hamilton Gardens Destination Playground sits inside the internationally renowned Hamilton Gardens in Hamilton East, designed as a childrens garden with a playground rather than a standard play space. The garden-themed installations include a giant earthworm tunnel slide, a treehouse, a hollow tree, birdhouses, a mushroom-shaped playhouse, and the Jade Dragon Theatre performance stage. Accessible toilets, picnic areas, a cafe and kiosks make it an easy half-day stop, and Bus Route 17 drops at Gate 1 from the Hamilton Transport Centre for car-free access. Consistently rated as one of the Waikatos top destination playgrounds, a genuine day-out for families travelling from Auckland or further afield.

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