Hereweka Garden |
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| Phone: | 03 478 0880 |
| Opening Hours: | Varies - please phone first. |
| Region: | Otago |
Description
A young garden of twenty years, Hereweka is set in a hidden valley below the prominent feature of Harbour Cone on the picturesque Otago Peninsula. The gently sloping hillside is planted with a wide selection of rhododendrons and many interesting trees and shrubs. Around the house there are wide borders containing perennials, old fashioned roses and an excellent collection of snowdrops and other bulbs. Hellebores are a particular speciality at Hereweka and a late winter visit is well rewarded though the garden peaks over spring and summer. A fascinating collection of plants with a Gondwana theme including palms, cordylines and tree ferns is being developed in a side valley. The garden is partly surrounded by regenerating native bush which includes a stand of mature rimu trees - the last such remnant on the Otago Peninsula and protected by QE2 covenant. No appointment necessary during Dunedin Rhododendron Festival.
General Information
Medium (0.5-5ha) size Private garden with capacity for Large (20+) group sizes. Recommended visit of 2 Hours. Best to visit in Summer,Spring.Tariff: Adults $10.00 , Children $0.00 , Seniors $10.00
Appointment: Appointment Required
Contact details and location
| Phone: | 03 478 0880 |
| Fax: | 03 478 0600 |
| Email: | drpetercooke@xtra.co.nz |
| Location: | 10 Hoopers Inlet Road |
| R D 2 Dunedin | |
| Click here for the map. |