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2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Hamilton, New Zealand

Updated July 11, 2019
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Riff Raff.

Hamilton, New Zealand

Riff Raff Statue

The "Rocky Horror Picture Show" character has a hidden camera that broadcasts people doing the "Time Warp."
Huddleston Airship.

Hamilton, New Zealand

The Huddleston

A steampunk airship "floats" above Hamilton Gardens delivering plants and compost.
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The Tree Church

Ohaupo, New Zealand

The Tree Church

One man's dream has turned into this naturally growing chapel made of almost nothing but trees.
8 miles from Hamilton
The toothbrush fence.

Te Pahu, New Zealand

Toothbrush Fence

Hundreds of toothbrushes hang from a wire fence along a quiet New Zealand road.
13 miles from Hamilton
Huntly DEKA sign.

Huntly, New Zealand

DEKA Sign

This faded sign to nowhere is a beloved icon in New Zealand.
17 miles from Hamilton

Matamata, New Zealand

Hobbiton

This sheep farm has been forever transformed since being built for “The Hobbit” film series.
22 miles from Hamilton
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The World’s Only Traditional Māori Garden Was Made From Memories

Once gardens, then a garbage dump, then back to gardens.
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