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

Updated July 11, 2019

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Riff Raff.

Hamilton, New Zealand

Riff Raff Statue

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

Hamilton, New Zealand

The Huddleston

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

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
The toothbrush fence.

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 DEKA sign.

Huntly, New Zealand

DEKA Sign

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

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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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