Hamilton Gardens are Still Great in Winter, says Kenneth Mitchell of Ventura Inn & Suites of Hamilton
Wednesday 24 May 2017, 1:55PM
By Media PA
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Ventura Inn & Suites of Hamilton is only a short distance from the world famous Hamilton Gardens. If you have a car, it will only take you about five minutes to drive there. However, Kenneth Mitchell, owner of Ventura Inn & Suites, recommends hiring one of the hotel’s bikes. They have two bikes for hire, suitable for Hamilton’s riverside trails, which are available for guests at $25 for up to four hours.
Kenneth recommends riding to the gardens, which he says should take around 20 minutes at a comfortable pace, then locking up the bikes and having a walk around to explore the many and varied gardens. Cycling is not permitted within the gardens.
Entry is free and the enclosed gardens are open from 7:30am to 5:30pm every day throughout winter. Pre-booked tours are available for groups or you can collect a map from the information centre and explore the 22 themed gardens in your own time.
“The gardens are fantastic in summer,” says Kenneth Mitchell, owner of Ventura Inn & Suites, “but it can be invigorating to get rugged up against the winter chill and head down there to see what winter plant life is on offer.”
Daily and special events are frequently happening at the gardens. Upcoming events include the Waikato Wedding Expo on 25 June and the Hamilton Cat Club Cat Show on 2 July. More information can be found on the Hamilton Gardens events page.
About Ventura Inn & Suites:
Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton is superbly located at the south end of the central business district, only metres from city businesses and the best restaurants, cafes and entertainment. Nearby attractions include the SKYCITY Hamilton Casino, Waikato Museum of Art & History, Hamilton Gardens and lots of shopping! We are only a short drive from the Claudelands Event Centre and Arena.
Contact Ventura Inn & Suites:
Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton
23 Clarence St, Hamilton
Ph: +64 7 838 0110
Email: reservations@venturainns.co.nz
Website: http://www.venturainns.co.nz/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VenturaHamilton/
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