Hamilton Central is the central business district of Hamilton, New Zealand. It is located on the western banks of the Waikato River.
Corner of Hood Street, with the former Bank of New Zealand building in the background
Victoria Bridge across the Waikato River.
Garden Place
Waikato Museum, viewed from Hamilton East.
Hamilton is an inland city in the North Island of New Zealand. Located on the banks of the Waikato River, it is the seat and most populous city of the Waikato region. With a territorial population of 185,300, it is the country's fourth most-populous city. Encompassing a land area of about 110 km2 (42 sq mi), Hamilton is part of the wider Hamilton Urban Area, which also encompasses the nearby towns of Ngāruawāhia, Te Awamutu and Cambridge. In 2020, Hamilton was awarded the title of most beautiful large city in New Zealand.
Hamilton from Till's Lookout, from Whitiora to Fairfield Bridge, traffic on SH1, Māori Garden, Hamilton Station, city offices and WINTEC
Victoria Bridge in 1910
Hood Street in 1962
Hood Street in Hamilton Central, with two heritage buildings: former Bank of New Zealand (left) and the former Post Office (right)