Massed plantings of trees, shrubs and roses give immediate impact to this level country garden, which has been developed over the past 25 years. The various garden rooms and wedding garden make this a perfect picnic spot for visitors. Other features include a jetty by the lake, a renovated chapel, classic cars on display and handmade greeting cards by Roxicards.
Refreshments available 10:00am - 3:00pm daily with a Mad Hatter twist.
With a vision and lofty vista, Bindu and Kam have transformed an exposed, challenging hill-top site into a garden reflecting childhood memories in the Himalayas. There are many resting spots in this much-matured property, which features year-round colour and fragrance. This tranquil garden has views of both the horizon and the mountain.
Hundreds of nikau palms set the South Pacific theme. Native plantings and lush exotics create splashes of colour through this sizable suburban garden. Established pukatea trees with huge buttress roots form a native rainforest canopy along a natural creek. Sculptures, boardwalks, ponds a large waterfall and a wētā motel also feature.
Steep access, roadside parking only. Golf cart available on request. Classic cars on display.
At the end of this cul-de-sac lies a hidden garden. From structured planting at the front, explore the slopes of perennials, tree ferns and bromeliads before stepping down to a secluded native bush walk. A distinctive house, designed by Roger Walker in 1979, looks out over this curated, eclectic garden, which is completed by selected ethnic artworks. Garden featured in NZ House & Garden March 2022 issue.
This 40-year-old woodland garden, legacy of a renowned Taranaki plantsman, has provided historical content for current owners Kim and Owen. The 0.6ha holds an extensive array of evergreen and deciduous, native and exotics along with rare and unique plants. Vast colour is provided by rhododendrons, azaleas, astilbes and irises. Hostas flourish at the pond alongside burgundy and red maples.