Top places to enjoy cherry blossoms in the Waikato
Jansen Park, Hamilton
Tucked away in Jansen Park is an alleyway cherry blossom trees prefect for those insta shots! Locals and visitors flock here to walk among the delicate blooms and enjoy the sprawling park.
Location: Morris Road, Silverdale, Hamilton 3216
Woodlands Estate, Gordonton
Visitors are in for a treat with cherry blossoms, Daffodils, Rhododendrons, Azaleas and Magnolias all in flower throughout spring offering a kaleidoscope of colour at this historic homestead and gardens.
Location: 42 Whitikahu Road, Taupiri
Lake Te Koo Utu, Cambridge
In the heart of Cambridge, Lake Te Koo Utu is a tranquil and an easy, flat trail suitable for pushchairs with a grove of cherry blossom trees – the perfect spot to enjoy a spring afternoon picnic with the family.
Location: Albert Street, Cambridge
Hanlin Road, Cambridge
Running alongside the Velodrome, both sides of Hanlin Road is planted with rows of cherry blossoms adding an extra pop of colour to the rural surrounds.
Note: The end of Hanlin Road enters private property, do not enter beyond the signposted point and respect the neighbours on this rural road.
Location: near the Velodrome and St Peter’s School, Cambridge
Matangi Dairy Factory, Matangi
Every spring, the historic Matangi Dairy Factory transforms into a breathtaking spectacle as cherry blossoms burst into bloom.
Location: 452 Tauwhare Road, Matangi
University of Waikato, Hamilton
The University of Waikato Garden Walk takes in the Japanese gardens, Chapel lake banks and more and is the most beautiful in spring, when the flowering cherries are in full bloom and the dwarf Japanese maples provide a rich colouring,
Location: Knighton Road, Hillcrest, Hamilton
