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Private Garden

Folster Gardens

98 Millton Park Rd Invercargill Southland

Overview

Our garden is stunning at all times of the year and will touch all your senses. We have an extensive vegetable garden and a tunnel house. Roses and perennials give colour throughout most of the year.

The lush gardens offer a haven of peace and tranquillity, and our guests are welcome to wander through them at their leisure.

Lovely wooded areas, gentle open spaces, and a beautiful formal rose garden.

Many native birds use our garden, including wood pigeons, tuis, bellbirds and a white-faced heron.

Experience the stillness of country living, where you can see beautiful sunsets and a spectacular night sky undisturbed by city lights on clear nights.

The Gardener

Trevor is very creative and makes garden art out of old garden tools and farm machinery. Check out his page "Hugs Bugs n Stuff". He has several motorbikes and loves yarning about them.  His shed is huge, 132 square meters. Ask him to show you it. He is in the process of setting up a forge.Lynne has a keen interest in craftwork, particularly patchwork, spinning, knitting, sewing and weaving. Come and sit with me in my studio, join me in creating. 

Garden Size

5 acres. You will need an hour to walk around the garden.

Weddings

I am a celebrant registered with the NZ Government Department of Births, Deaths and Marriages and I love officiating at weddings!  Do you want your day to be special and unique? Do you want a vibrant celebrant? I can help you at your place, up the mountains by the sea or I can make a complete package using our garden. 

Other Facilities

Our home is a 1940s wooden bungalow. We have renovated the house and have been faithful to the art deco period without compromising warmth and comfort. Inside you will find an eclectic collection of furnishings and objects. We are both avid collectors of all that is unusual.

Info

  • Accommodation

    We have one lovely bedroom with its own ensuite. Breakfast is included.

  • Price

    $5 per person

  • Parking
    Off-street parking for cars and buses.
  • Wheelchair Access
    The grounds are flat and wheelchair friendly
  • Dogs allowed?

    No

  • Food available?

    Lunches, a morning or afternoon tea can be provided for a fee. We can also cater for birthday parties, anniversary's and celebrations. All food is prepared fresh for you. Homegrown or sourced locally. Dietary requirements catered for. Enjoy your lunch in the garden, serenaded by the bird sounds.

  • Children allowed?

    Yes. But you must look after them we have a pond.

  • Toilets?
    Yes.
  • Seating

    The verandah wraps itself around the house, a cozy place to sit regardless of the weather. Quiet seating areas and secret pathways sit awhile, read a book, and take timeout.

  • Plants/Sales

    No

  • Guided Tours

    I'm always happy to walk around the garden with you.

Reviews

Peoples thoughts
October 2025 - Folster Gardens

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

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98 Millton Park Rd Invercargill Southland

Invercargill is in an enviable position, located within easy driving distance to all the southern centres. In just 2 ½ hours you can be in Dunedin or Queenstown, or in only 2 hours in Te Anau. It takes only 1 hour to reach the Catlins, forty minutes to Riverton and half an hour to Bluff. Stewart Island is easily reached by ferry (1 hour from Bluff) or plane (20 minutes from Invercargill).

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