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Broadoak

5 acres of intensive horticulture as a form of self-sufficiency as well as a garden oasis with a mixture of formal and cottage gardens.
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Te Puna Quarry Park

A dedicated band of volunteers has transformed a disused quarry into a world-class park waiting for you to explore.
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Kerikeri Mission Station

Enjoy the beautiful surrounds featuring an array of heritage roses, a riverbank orchard, and English ‘cottage garden’ flowerbeds that encircle New Zealand’s oldest building, Kemp House.
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Auckland Botanic Gardens

Auckland Botanic Gardens is a young garden with a distinct South Pacific flavour.
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Frensham

A relaxed country garden of about half a hectare, set in a farm environment.
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Riverhaven Artland

Riverhaven Artland is 40 acres of rambling garden, arboretum and sculpture trail just 45 minutes from Auckland CBD.
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Ayrlies

A seamless flow of informal borders incorporates a detailed use of plant textures and colour.
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Gardens

A selection of NZ gardens to visit

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Visitor Reviews

Akaroa in the rain

They are so good for the kids and adults it was like a world of wonder land with its hard worked products and tasty goods on the table. It might be made by hand, but you can tell it was worked on for months.

It is a must-see!

The Giant's House
Dan
April 2025
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Paradise of roses

I attended several of Val's garden tours over the summer months.

Through a shared love of gardens and beauty pageants Val and I have worked together for years. I serve tea and coffèe at many of her garden tours and love how people embrace and linger in this beautiful space. For anyone wanting to embrace a city space, I cannot recommend this paradise of roses highly enough.

Garden of Memories
Carol Wharton
April 2025
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A spectacular surprise

Fate would have it that Google maps recommended this road to Lake Taupō. I am an amateur vase collector but this blew my mind. Have seen glass blowing in Venice but this topped that. Walked away with 3 pieces but could have left with more. Intimate but yet expert artisans. Loved every minute. Thank you

Lava Glass Sculpture Garden
Sharon
October 2025
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Anne and Ron a quick thank.

Anne and Ron a quick thank you for providing Somerfield Garden members with such a wonderful visit to your amazing garden (the tulip tree was a very special topic of interest and discussion) and also for the lovely home prepared lunch.  You are getting a well deserved reputation for the quality of your delightful food and I have to confess that personally I ate far too much as I could not resist a second visit to the table.

Cedar Park Gardens and B&B
Somerfield Garden members.
December 24
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A lovely, restful garden

We were lucky enough to stay 3 nights in the B&B cottage on site at Aramatai Gardens (highly recommended!). Jill is a wonderful host and her garden is beautiful. The ponds, lovely trees, seating areas, and naturalistic pathways make this a very restful garden. We also enjoyed seeing the white geese waddling about, cute piglets in the adjacent paddock, and friendly farm dogs who greeted us warmly from over the fence. Jill’s garden is well worth visiting and I’d love to see it again in November/December, when the peonies and roses will be doing their thing.

Aramatai Gardens
Deryl Northcott
October 2025
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Peoples thoughts

Completely in love! Utterly perfect for a night to recover. Graeme and Tracy Whanganui

Warm and welcoming hosts. Beautiful gardens . Gorgeous and comfortable room. Lyn, Australia


Beautiful place, great location, amazing food and company. Alonso , Peru


Gorgeous setting only 10-minute drive from Invercargill. Super comfy bed. Lovely breakfast. The owners are a joy to converse with. Joy , United States

Folster Gardens
Folster Gardens
October 2025
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Our wonderful garden visit

Hi Anne & Ron,  I just wanted to thank you both so much for our wonderful garden visit on Monday. Our members were all so appreciative of the time you spent with us and amazed at your beautiful garden and the vast variety of plants.  We all came home inspired.... thank you again for sharing your stunning garden with us and making us so welcome in your home.

Cedar Park Gardens and B&B
Akaroa Garden Club
November, 2024
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Beauty and Functionality

Incredible use of a medium-sized section giving the impression it is so much larger. The front is full of beautiful flowers and the back has an abundance of fruit trees and vegetables together with an all-weather entertainment area. There are endless surprises with garden art, statues, mirrors and an incredible Tillandsia 'tree' made from driftwood with the plants secured on. Was also very impressed with the well-hidden water tanks. Lots of ideas to take away for my own small section.

TwoConnect
Anne Durham
November 2025
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Thanks so much for sharing your beautiful oasis with me.

Thanks so much for sharing your beautiful oasis with me.

It exceeded my expectations and the high tea was exquisite. You have inspired me to get on with my life projects!

Gardens of Villa Toscana
Jane Anderson
November 2025
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Thank you for a wonderful visit yesterday.

Thank you for a wonderful visit yesterday to a wonderful garden Anne. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed it and I know they will never forget it. Very many thanks,

Cedar Park Gardens and B&B
Gavin
November 24
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