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Hamilton Lake Walkway
From gentle strolls to lakeside jogs with dogs in tow, picnics under your arm and bread for the ducks, Hamilton Lake provides an inner-city walk thateveryone can enjoy.
Where is it?
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In the very heart of Hamilton city and 1.5km from the CBD.
Terrain
Flat boardwalks and open pathways with toilets, bins and water fountains.
Good to know
The walkway can be accessed from various points, with the main car parks situated by Ruakiwi Rd and Lake Crescent (Innes Common).
Need to know
1hr; 3.8km
Walk to suit every fitness level
Easy walking
Dogs on a leash
TRACK OVERVIEW
Hamilton Lake, or Lake Rotoroa as it’s officiallyknown, welcomes every visitor. A huge playground and waddling ducks are always a big hit with children, while the flat walkway won’t tax little legs. Over the course of one hour you’ll pass vast, treedotted parkland on the western side and a bustling café and covered picnic area on the east. Dogs are also welcome, although they need to be on a lead. There is a small off-lead space near the yacht club, and the café’s alfresco area is a favourite hangout for canines. Whether you escape here for an hour or spend the entire day by the water, Hamilton Lake is the ideal option for an easy walk in the heart of Hamilton city.
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HAMILTON GARDENS
Travel the entire world in one afternoon at Hamilton Gardens: with everything from Italian Renaissance shrubbery to a traditional English garden and Indian Char Bagh Garden. The latest addition is the Egyptian Garden, enclosed by mudbrick walls, fish populated pools and vine covered pergolas. Better yet, entry is free.
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