Best Western Hygate Motor Lodge, Top Attractions

• Hamilton Gardens - Hamilton Gardens is set along a scenic stretch of the Waikato River. It covers an area of 58 hectares at the southern end of Hamilton City, New Zealand. It offers many changing seasonal attractions, exhibitions and events and managed by the Hamilton City Council.
  Admission to all areas of Hamilton Gardens is free.
  
  The unique theme of Hamilton Gardens is 'the story of gardens' which is explored through a series of five garden collections.
  
  The Paradise Garden Collection featuring gardens representing some of the most significant garden design traditions.
  
  The Productive Garden Collection representing different aspects of the relationship between people and plants.
  
  The Fantasy Garden Collection representing different forms of garden fantasy.
  
  The Cultivar Garden Collection featuring the story of plants selected and bred for the garden. The Landscape Garden Collection with areas representing the different historic interpretations of an idealised landscape.
  
  
• Hamilton Zoo - Hamilton Zoo is home to over 600 native New Zealand and exotic animals, set in 25ha of tranquil surroundings. Take time to see the wonders of the living world in a wildlife sanctuary renowned for its generous habitats and sympathetic approach to conservation. Enjoy the largest walk-through aviary in Australasia, landscaped with New Zealand native plants and home to endangered native birds. Hamilton Zoo boasts beautiful garden settings, paved pathways and boardwalks. It is the ideal place for a recreational visit, with guided tours by arrangement
  
  
• Waikato Stadium - Be sure to experience Hamilton's world class sporting venues . The city hosts international, national and local sporting events at its premier facilities and sports fever is a big part of Hamilton life. Being just a 5 minute walk you can leave your car safe in our carpark while you attend your favourite game.
  
  
• Hobbiton Movie Set and Farm Tours - Touring the ex-film set from move trilogy, The Lord of the Rings, intrigues thousands of visitors. Hear the stories of the film's making and see where the it all happened. Set in idyllic Waikato countryside, take in a farm tour and sheep shearing demonstration as well as the film set tour.
  
  
• Water World - Hamilton's premier swimming pool complex features multiple pools – one Olympic sized pool with stadium seating, another large, multi-laned pool for youngsters and even a large paddling pool for the little ones. Special events are continually on offer for Hamilton visitors of all ages.
  
  
• Lake Rotoroa (Hamilton Lake) - A popular Hamilton walk is to circle Hamilton's Lake Rotoroa. At around 4km, the off-road walkway with nothing between you and the lake takes you around its edge on boardwalks and paths, through stands of bush and past myriads of wading and free flight birds.
  
  

Top Activities For Hamilton

• Waikato River Walkways - Just a short 5 minute walk from the motel gives you access to an 11km walkway along both banks of the Waikato River which runs through the centre of Hamilton offers endless opportunities to walk, enjoy the view, ride bikes and watch boats on the river. Relax and unwind, or burn off some energy with a run or walk.
  
  
• SKYCITY - The fun comes indoors at SKYCITY Hamilton with its casino, Laserstrike game, ten pin bowling and sports bar - and more