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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Hamilton

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

Updated July 11, 2019

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Hamilton, New Zealand

Riff Raff Statue

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

Hamilton, New Zealand

The Huddleston

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

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, New Zealand

DEKA Sign

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

Matamata, New Zealand

Hobbiton

The real life Hobbiton, this sheep farm has been forever transformed since being built for The Hobbit film series.
22 miles from Hamilton
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