35 Willowside Place, Amberley
The Blue House Amberley is a private garden open to the public by appointment. Over an acre of densely planted gardens, all held together by a strong design ethic and meticulous maintenance. Wonderful plant choice and creativity makes this garden well worth a visit in any season.
Garden Artisan Spring 2021 Visit
250 Selwyn Rd, Rolleston
A 4.8 ha contemporary NZ garden, featuring strong design with wonderful use of NZ natives. It includes a Kauri forest with over 100+ trees, a large beech forest, viewing mound, 120m NZ border, a 14m canal, cricket oval and more. All framed in 1.5 km of totara hedges. A 6 star Garden of International Significance.
31 Governors Bay Teddington Road, Allandale, Christchurch
Celebrated for over 1.25 hectares of garden, Ōhinetahi is also home to two galleries, sculpture and woodland trails, and a significant 19th century homestead. It was gifted to the nation in 2012 by Sir Miles Warren. A place of magical beauty with a profound sense of peace and tranquility, well deserving of its status as a 6 star Garden of International Significance.
37A Russell Road, Kensington, Whangarei
A community garden project growing a plethora of native and exotic subtropical plants. A subtropical climate coupled with the sheltered and heat-radiating properties of the stone quarry in which the garden is located creates an ideal microclimate for it's impressive plant range.
Open daily 9am to 5pm
Admission by koha
337 Te Mata Rd, Havelock North, Napier
Gardens designed by renown Australian garden designer Paul Bangay. They surround a beautifully restored homestead, now offering luxury boutique accommodation. Tours of the garden and homestead are available for groups of 10 or more by appointment only.
707 Ram Paddock Road, Amberley
The Sculpture Park primarily exhibits the work of Raymond Herber in the stunning backdrop of the Waipara Valley. Raymond's graceful, strong sculptures are set against a carefully curated native garden, all under the shadow of breathtaking limestone hills.
145 Camp Rd, Otago Peninsula, Dunedin
The Larnach Castle gardens are one of only five given the rating of "Garden of International Significance" by the New Zealand Gardens Trust. Divided into a variety of different garden rooms. Spectacular vistas. Open daily to members of the public. Entry fee applies.
Great King St North, Dunedin
The Dunedin Botanic Garden is New Zealand's first botanic garden and holds the status of six star Garden of International Significance. ArbNet, the global network for tree-focussed professionals, has accredited the Botanic Garden as level III. The Camellia Collection is rated as a Garden of Excellence by the International Camellia Society.
4854 Motueka Valley Highway, Tapawera
Take a walk around the pond and admire the sculptures of a selection of artists including resident artist David Carson. Nestled amongst a variety of native and exotic trees, this walk is only $5 and under 12s are free. Season pass available. There are also two galleries with a selection of art from around NZ. You can picnic in the Garden. Dogs welcome on leads.
Hidden Sculpture Garden and Gallery
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Pohutukawa Lane, Fordell, Whanganui
Exotic gardens, landscaped with plants from all over the world, Paloma has been awarded "Garden of National Significance" by the New Zealand Gardens Trust for the past seven years.
Open daily.
Admission charged.
487 Mangorei Rd, New Plymouth
Tupare is an arts and crafts inspired property which features a magical Chapman-Taylor designed house set amongst beautifully landscaped heritage gardens.
Open 9am - 8pm
Admission free
1686 Upper Mania Rd, Kaponga
Hollard Gardens, established in 1927 by plantsman Bernie Hollard, boasts a plant collection of national importance including many rhododendrons and unusual plants.
Open 9am to 8pm
Admission free
2290 Carrington Rd, New Plymouth
Pukeiti houses a world-class rhododendron collection, uniquely nestled in Taranaki rainforest. There are many kilometres of paths or tracks for either a garden walk or an adventure into the rainforest
Open daily 9am to 5pm
Admission free
15 Spencer Place, New Plymouth
This is the only private native garden sanctuary in NZ to be rated as a garden of International Significance. Featured in the BBC series Around the World in 80 Gardens.
Open 9am-5pm daily September - April.
Admission charged.
Hungerford Crescent, Hamilton 3216
Hamilton Gardens is a public garden park in the south of Hamilton owned and managed by Hamilton City Council in New Zealand. The 54-hectare park is based on the banks of the Waikato River and includes enclosed gardens, open lawns, a lake, a nursery, and the convention centre.
Open daily
Admission free