Butler Point |
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| Phone: | 09 4060006 |
| Opening Hours: | all year by arrangement |
| Region: | Northland |
Description
This secluded waterfront garden is the legacy of retired whaler, Capt. Wm. Butler and the second owner Hubert Dacre. Present owners been in residence since 1972. A traditional cottage garden surrounds the old house (1840's) which is open to visit. It sits between the harbour edge and a bank of native bush. The planting in the main is sub-tropical. Elsewhere is an old orchard adjacent to a grove of huge pohutukawa. Of particular note is a magnificent magnolia grandiflora and an equally old olive tree planted by Butler in the 1840's. An early Pa site, with good signage, is a short walk away. Note that entry charge for groups of 10 is $10.00 per person. Entry charge includes visit to Whaling Museum and Whaler's 1840 house which is still lived in.
General Information
Medium (0.5-5ha) size Private garden with capacity for Large (20+) group sizes. Recommended visit of 3 Hours. Best to visit in Summer,Autumn,Winter,Spring.Tariff: Adults $12.00 , Children $2.00 , Seniors $12.00
Appointment: Appointment Required
Contact details and location
| Phone: | 09 4060006 |
| Email: | butler.point@xtra.co.nz |
| Location: | 31 Marchant Road, HiHi |
| Mangonui | |
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