The Girl on the Swing is a boutique cake and cupcake shop behind Chartwell Shopping Centre at 23 Lynden Court, Hamilton. It is easy to spot by its teal and pink colours, beside CareVets and within sight of Burger King. It makes custom cakes to each client's brief, along with cupcakes, fudge and cabinet cakes, which are pre-designed and made in batches to keep their cost down. Flavours include chocolate, vanilla, hokey pokey, carrot, lemon and red velvet. Gluten-free cakes come in vanilla, lemon, carrot, chocolate and Lewis Whittaker, and dairy-free, egg-free and vegan cakes are also made. Drip cakes cannot be made without dairy, and the kitchen cannot guarantee a nut-free product.
Quotes are free. The shop asks for at least one week's notice for a custom cake, ideally two, and a 50% deposit once the order is confirmed. Hamilton deliveries run from Tuesday to Saturday, and most cost $20 as at 2026, subject to conditions. The fudge is sent throughout New Zealand and to Australia. The small café area can be booked for children's parties and decorating classes, and the shop also sells decorating equipment, hire tins and gifts. Our pick in Chartwell for a custom birthday cake made to order.