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Water lillies at Hamilton Gardens


Over the weekend we travelled to Hamilton, a city just over an hour or so away for a wedding that was being held at Hamilton Gardens in the Victorian Glasshouse. Very hot sweltering boiling hot Summer's day, one of the highest on record here and in the shade while we waited for the ceremony to start I couldn't help taking photos of the view, and this just part of the whole area.


In the above two photos are shots of the water lilly section which is based upon a Victorian Flower Garden, nearby is a greenhouse, very well clipped grass lawns and curved gravel walks. All in all a delightful place to visit.

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eileeninmd said…
Hello, Lovely view of the gardens and the pretty water lily. Happy Monday, enjoy your new week ahead!
25 January 2016 at 23:38
Anita Johnson said…
What a beautiful water garden! I'm more of a natural gardener, but water lilies look so beautiful displayed that way. We left behind our beautiful water lilies behind when we moved, I hope the new owners enjoy them as much as we did! And as for bird photography, you'll notice my birds are all flying, they do move FAST!
26 January 2016 at 03:25
Wayne said…
The gardens are beautiful, they seem to be holding up well in the heat.

It's difficult to comprehend 'hot' and 'sweltering' with over 2 feet of fresh snow, but I'll do my best :-)
26 January 2016 at 04:23
Jocee said…
Beautiful water lily. They are such perfect looking flowers.
26 January 2016 at 07:55
Anonymous said…
Those gardens look fantastic, the water lily is beautiful.
26 January 2016 at 10:51
Fun60 said…
The gardens sound beautiful.
26 January 2016 at 11:17
carol l mck said…
Magnificent garden and beautiful water lilies ~ great shots!

Wishing you peace in your week ~ ^_^
26 January 2016 at 11:43
mick said…
Great photos and very beautiful scenery. The water lily is especially beautiful. It has been extra hot around here also.
26 January 2016 at 11:58
Photo Cache said…
There is something about water lilies that touch the soul.

Worth a Thousand Words
26 January 2016 at 12:01
Andrea said…
I think we passed by Hamilton on our way to Rotorua, but we didn't look around. I am sure it is also full of surprises. That pond is lovely
26 January 2016 at 15:41
Existe Sempre Um Lugar said…
Boa tarde, as belas fotos que apresenta, revelam na totalidade a beleza do lindo jardim ideal para cerimonias de casamento.
Gostei de conhecer a sua bela pagina.
AG
28 January 2016 at 04:44
Sallie (FullTime-Life) said…
I really like water lilies ... and the sunny summery pictures are welcome. Even here in subtropical southwest Florida, we are having rain and gray today.
28 January 2016 at 07:01
Kayger said…
I went to the Hamilton Gardens on Tuesday just this week, it's pretty in there! I agree though, the heat was nasty. I couldn't imagine a wedding in that sort of heat!
29 January 2016 at 18:06
Viera said…
Really beautiful garden and water lilies are always the most beautiful...
30 January 2016 at 11:54
Viera said…
Really beautiful garden and water lilies are always the most beautiful...
30 January 2016 at 11:54
Unknown said…
Whenever we visit New Zealand we always manage to take in a botanical garden, Hamilton will certainly be added to the list next time. Beautiful, Amy.
31 January 2016 at 20:01
NatureFootstep said…
it is very hard not to love water lilies. Don´t you think so?
8 February 2016 at 23:25
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