Ayrlies |
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| Phone: | 09 530 8706 |
| Opening Hours: | All year by appointment. Closed Sun and public holidays. |
| Region: | Auckland |
Description
Situated in gently rolling country east of Auckland city, Ayrlies is one of New Zealand's best known gardens. It is characterized by sweeping lawns and informal but detailed plantings and by ponds and waterways. A strong but sensitive use of colour is a hallmark of Ayrlies seen best in the Lurid Border where 'hot' colours are used to great effect and in other areas where old roses, clematis and perennials are combined in romantic profusion. Here is a seasonal garden where the owner has been challenged to have some plant at its best every week of the year keeping the horticultural and botanical interest in balance with the landscape. Ayrlies has an almost subtropical climate which allows exotic plants such as Petrea, Alocasia, bromeliads, the flamboyant vireya rhododendrons and the exotic Ficus dammaropsis from New Guinea to flourish. Just over 40 years from a bare site, the garden is nearing maturity. Trees and shrubs form a changing backdrop for roses, perennials, bulbs and grasses while plants native to New Zealand are a strong component. A wild flower meadow is an unusual attraction in early summer. Below the garden there is a large wetland area linking the garden to the waters of the Hauraki Gulf. Note: Regret children under the age of 12 years old cannot be admitted. There is an additional charge of $100.00 per group for a guided tour.
General Information
Large (>5ha) size Private garden with capacity for Large (20+) group sizes. Recommended visit of 2 Hours. Best to visit in Summer,Autumn,Winter,Spring.Tariff: Adults $15.00 , Children $0.00. , Seniors $15.00
Appointment: Appointment Required
Contact details and location
| Phone: | 09 530 8706 |
| Fax: | 09 530 8451 |
| Email: | ayrliesgardens@xtra.co.nz |
| Website: | www.ayrlies.co.nz |
| Location: | 125 Potts Rd |
| Whitford | |
| Click here for the map. |
Facilities and Amenities
Bus/Coach Parking,Car Parking,Picnics Allowed,Plant Sales,Seating Available,Toilets Available,Tourguide(s) AvailableGarden Features
Coastal Garden,Plant Nursery,Herbaceous Border,Informal,Large Country Garden,Native Plants,Pergola Garden,Plant Collections,Rose Garden,Scented Garden,Water Feature(s),Water Garden(s),Wetland,Woodland Garden
