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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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Frensham

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

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

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

A selection of NZ gardens to visit

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Visitor Reviews

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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Thanks again for the wonderful visit

Hi Anne and Ron,  Thanks again for the wonderful visit and afternoon tea on the 1st February, all our residents including myself had a great time. Your garden is just beautiful, it was wonderful to see all the love and care that you both put into creating it. 

Cedar Park Gardens and B&B
Margaret Stoddart Retirement village.
February 2024
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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 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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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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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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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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Your kindness and hospitality is very much appreciated.

Thank you very much for our visit today. Your kindness and hospitality is very much appreciated. Your garden is a real credit to you both.

Cedar Park Gardens and B&B
Winchmore Rural Women.
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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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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