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Ayrlies

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

A relaxed country garden of about half a hectare, set in a farm environment.
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Auckland Botanic Gardens

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

A selection of NZ gardens to visit

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Visitor Reviews

MOST MARVELLOUS time

 As always, I had a MOST MARVELLOUS time at Garden Marlborough. I learned lots, enjoyed the company of many fine folk and saw many beautiful gardens.

Garden Marlborough
Kate Coughlan, Editor NZ Life & Leisure
December 2024
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You have a beautiful garden

" On behalf of the Hillcrest Garden Club, I would like to thank you both sincerely for our visit today. You have a beautiful garden and home , and we feel very fortunate to have experienced it all today. Your journey has been truly admirable given all the ups and downs you encountered along the way"

Hadleigh
Hillcrest Garden Club
July 2025
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Pigeon Mountain Garden Club

An AMAZING garden that astonished us all from the time we drove into the palm lined driveway until we left - still shaking our heads about the hard work and vision that we had seen. MASSES of stunning bromelliads ...not usually a fan but I'm a convert now! Wonderful to see superb trees- both native and exotic - and clever plantings.Ann + Graham have created a beautiful ,interesting garden with both skill and foresight....there was always something lovely to see....such a treat.

Angrason Gardens
Lynda Welcome
November 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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Thank you.

"Jon & Shirley, Thank you for letting us view your wonderful garden. It is an inspiration to us all as well as a testament to your vision and hard work. 

Little Tirau Garden Group."

Hadleigh
Little Tirau Garden Group.
April 2025
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This garden excels at texture and layering and colour.

Recently I visited the Blue House Garden in Amberley. If you have not visited this garden before, I highly recommend it for the plant selection and layout. It has a naturalistic theme which looks effortless (but won't be!) and that is a testament to owner and garden designer Jenny. Sumptuous photos on her Facebook and Instagram.

This garden excels at texture and layering and colour. Seed pods are left for effect, special plants are showcased but the ordinary is also special. Wee pots of succulents grouped together; thuggish plants behave very politely in very drought prone parts of the garden and the contrast between simple plants looks deceptively effortless. I think you get the message that this garden rates highly with me.

Blue House Amberley
Jenny
December 2024
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Such a magical and truly unique garden

Such a magical and truly unique garden. Exploring the many pathways and features along the way is a delight - Jenny’s imagination and passion for her creation is infectious!

Gardens of Villa Toscana
Renée Davies
April 2025
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Beautiful Garden

"Thank you so much for giving us your time to visit your beautiful garden. Our ladies enjoyed listening to how the garden has been established. Much appreciation from Kotuku Garden Club." 

Hadleigh
Kotuku Garden Club.
March 25
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Your amazing property.

I just wanted to thank you for allowing my twin sister and me to visit your amazing property last week. What an absolute inspiration and delight you are Judy. You’ve kept that dream alive after your dear husband passed and I think it’s keeping you going!! We so enjoyed the experience, swapping our funny gardening stories and seeing your beautiful garden. The photos don’t do it justice but I created a post on my own page, The Uralla Garden. Hope you don’t mind. I used some of the photos from your website but captioned them as such.

Hope you are well and once again thank you Judy

Mayward Homestead
Pamela Wallace
12/3/26
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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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