Hillcrest Travel Guide
Hamilton
Popular places to visit
Hamilton Gardens
From the peaceful Japanese Zen Garden to the explosion of color 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.
Waikato Hospital
If Waikato Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Hamilton.
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.
Things to do
Cambridge, Matamata, Waitomo: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise
Raglan: Sunset Canyoning Tour and Glowworm Experience
Full-Day Rainforest Getaway in Northland
Cambridge Waikato New Zealand: Tour -45 Min Extreme Jet Boat
Small-Group Hobbiton and Waitomo Day Tour with Lunch from Auckland
Half Day Guided Bike Tour Te Awa River Ride
Top hotels in Hillcrest
Uni Motel
Room was clean upon arrival, there is no reception onsite so you have to collect your room key from another motel.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge
Clean room loved the shower
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center
Excellent breakfast, clean room, handy for central Hamilton, very quiet room
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton
Lovely clean rooms. Breakfast room warm and clean, and breakfast delicious
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
VR Hamilton
Great location. Old, but classic building, big rooms,,nice staff
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Novotel Tainui Hamilton
Great staff but dinner was disappointing
Reviewed on 27 Apr 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.
Enderley
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Enderley and surrounding area, you can visit Claudelands Park and Globox Arena.
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.
