Hamilton Town Belt
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The Hamilton Town Belt, also known as the Green Belt, is a series of public parks in Hamilton
, New Zealand
that surround the original 1877 city boundaries. Many of the cities notable venues and attractions are located on the belt, including Hamilton Gardens
, Waikato Stadium
, Seddon Park
, Hamilton Girls' High School
, Founders Theatre and the Hamilton Lake Domain
.
The eastern section of the belt separates the suburbs of Hamilton East
and Hillcrest
.
Hamilton, New Zealand
Hamilton is the centre of New Zealand's fourth largest urban area, and Hamilton City is the country's fourth largest territorial authority. Hamilton is in the Waikato Region of the North Island, approximately south of Auckland...
, New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
that surround the original 1877 city boundaries. Many of the cities notable venues and attractions are located on the belt, including Hamilton Gardens
Hamilton Gardens
Hamilton Gardens is a group of public gardens in the south of Hamilton owned and managed by Hamilton City Council in New Zealand. They are the Waikato Region's most popular visitor attraction, attracting 600,000 people and holding over 2,000 events each year...
, Waikato Stadium
Waikato Stadium
Waikato Stadium is a major sporting and cultural events venue in Hamilton, New Zealand, with a total capacity of 25,800. Four areas contribute to this capacity: The Brian Perry Stand holding 12,000, the WEL Networks Stand holding 8,000, the Goal Line Terrace holding 800 and the Greenzone can hold...
, Seddon Park
Seddon Park
Seddon Park is a cricket ground in Hamilton, 4th largest city in New Zealand and is renowned for its "village green" setting, affording a picnic atmosphere for spectators. It is the 4th largest proper Cricket Ground in New Zealand. The Stadium was named after the former New Zealand Prime Minister...
, Hamilton Girls' High School
Hamilton Girls' High School
Hamilton Girls' High School is a state single sex high school starting at Year 9 going up to Year 13. It is located on Ward Street, Hamilton, New Zealand. It is a decile 6 school and offers boarding facilities.-History:...
, Founders Theatre and the Hamilton Lake Domain
Lake Rotoroa, Waikato
Lake Rotoroa is a lake in Hamilton, Waikato, North Island, New Zealand.It has a surface area of about 54 hectares and an average depth of 2.4 metres....
.
The eastern section of the belt separates the suburbs of Hamilton East
Hamilton East, New Zealand
Hamilton East is a suburb in central Hamilton in New Zealand. The suburb's primary commercial and retail precinct is located along Grey Street. Hamilton East is characterised by villas and bungalows built early in the 20th century.-History:...
and Hillcrest
Hillcrest, Waikato
Hillcrest is a suburb in south-eastern Hamilton in New Zealand. The suburb is the home to the University of Waikato and consequently has a large student population. It is located on the east side of the Hamilton Town Belt, a series of public parks that run from the Hamilton Gardens to Ruakura in...
.