Private Garden

Lava Glass Sculpture Garden

165 State Highway 5, Taupo

Overview

The Lava Glass Sculpture Garden is a unique attraction in New Zealand. It features not only an acre of manicured grounds, ponds and bird-attracting native trees but also more than 600 glass art sculptures.

Take a stroll past fields of magical glass flowers, glass korus, glass trees, glass mushrooms, and tree orbs and admire a 15-tier waterfall made from shell platters. In summer Lava Glass organizes open-air concerts from time to time. Check out the Lava Glass Facebook page to stay up to date.

All glass sculptures at Lava Glass are created by Lynden Over and his team of accomplished glass workers in the glassblowing studio on site. Lynden Over is a highly regarded and award-winning New Zealand glass artist. His style is striking and unusual. Lynden Over's inspiration comes from the distinctive and dramatic New Zealand landscape, its geology and its light. The work itself awakens our senses.

All glass ornaments shown in the garden can be made on request. A selection of garden art can also be ordered via the Lava Glass online shop. Glass ornaments can be shipped worldwide.

Garden Size

One acre.

Other Facilities

The Lava Glass Sculpture Garden is only 10 minutes from Taupo, on State Highway 5, on the way to Rotorua. It's part of the Lava Glass complex, that offers not only this unique garden but also a glassblowing studio, glass art gallery and gourmet cafe.

Info

Price

Glassblowing Studio
$12.50 per person
40 per family*
Glass Sculpture Garden
$12.50 per person
40 per family*
Combination Ticket Glassblowing Studio & Glass Sculpture Garden
$20 per person
$70 per family*
*Family - 2 x adults 2 x children, under 5 years free. Additional tickets - $10 p.p. individual or $20 p.p. combination.
Parking

We have off-street parking for buses coaches and cars.
Wheelchair Access

Yes, our grounds are suitable for wheelchairs.
Dogs allowed?

No dogs thank you.
Food available?

Yes. Our café is open for breakfast, lunch and afternoon-tea.
Cafe/Restaurant available?

The Lava Glass Café offers Coffee & Cool Drinks. Enjoy a rich and aromatic 100% fairtrade certified organic coffee. We also offer an assortment of cool drinks.
Cabinet Food & Blackboard Menu
You will be delighted by the selection of fresh, homemade meals and cabinet food. Everything is made of wholesome local, seasonal produce. There are gluten-free and vegetarian options available.
Sweet Treats
Those among you with a sweet tooth will enjoy our range of sweet treats such as freshly baked cookies, cakes and slices.
Children allowed?

Yes.
Toilets?

Yes.
Seating

There is an abundance of serene spots to sit and take in the beauty.
Plants/Sales

Lynden Over’s magnificent collection of art glass is inspired by New Zealand’s striking scenery and landscapes. His glass art pieces are not only desirable collectible items, souvenirs and original gifts but unique embellishments for any home. Original glass art pieces and garden ornaments are available for sale on-site and via the Lava Glass Online Shop on www.lavaglass.nz. All artworks can be shipped worldwide.