Hamilton is a gracious city located in the Western District. The Grangeburn River loops around the southern edge of town, around its commercial heart and a number of gracious public buildings and homes. Lake Hamilton was created when the river was dammed at the spot where the earliest settlers camped.
Today picnic grounds provide an equally tranquil scene for visitors. The town is surrounded by a vast and beautiful landscape of green rolling hills, ancient red gums, extinct volcanoes and impressive waterfalls.
Activities and attractions
Hamilton Art Gallery on Brown Street – renowned as having one of the best regional art collections in Australia
Botanic Gardens at the corner of Thompson and French streets - heritage-listed, the Gardens include a native animal enclosure, bird aviary, band rotunda and decorative fountains
Explore the Volcanic Trail - with its many unique features, enjoy fishing and water sports at Lake Hamilton or the nearby Rocklands Reservoir
Major events
Green Triangle Beef Expo – February
Promenade of Sacred Music – April
Hamilton Cup Carnival – April
Sheepvention – August
Hamilton Rotary Art Show – October