National Government House Auckland

Woodlands Homestead, Gardens & Function Centre
Phone:07 8243687
Opening Hours:10am until 4pm daily
Region:Waikato
Description

Woodlands Historic Homestead, Gardens & Function Centre is a garden of rare historic, and landscape interest. In 1870 it began as the centre of a vast 98,000 acre farming enterprise from whence the first butter was exported - under the Anchor brand. The neo Gothic homestead was built in 1875 and the many fine trees planted a year later. Camellias imported from England are amongst the oldest in the country. A tulip tree (Liriodendron tulipifera), a eucalypt and several plane trees have reached gigantic proportions and lend the garden a dignity not often found.Since the ownership and responsibility for this heritage property was assumed by the Waikato District Council, significant improvements to the landscape have been achieved.To one side of the house the formal totara hedged Theatre Lawn displays the New Zealand flag and together with the Croquet Lawn provides a restful counterpoint to the extensive woodland areas. A large stretch of water with a wisteria draped Monet style bridge lies in the centre of the garden.Woodlands is an atmospheric garden with a rich heritage. Entry charge to the Homestead is $5.00 per person. Free for under 15 year olds.No charge to view the garden.The Cafe is open from 9.30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Wednesday to Sunday.

General Information
Large (>5ha) size Public garden with capacity for Large (20+) group sizes. Recommended visit of 2 Hours. Best to visit in Summer,Autumn,Spring.
Tariff: Adults $0.00 , Children $0.00 , Seniors $0.00
Appointment: Casual Visitors
Contact details and location
Phone:07 8243687
Fax:07 8243986
Email:info@woodlands.co.nz
Website:www.woodlands.co.nz
Location:42 Whitikahu Road
Gordonton
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Facilities and Amenities
Bus/Coach Parking,Car Parking,Children Welcome,Plant Sales,Seating Available,Toilets Available,Tourguide(s) Available,Wheelchair Access
Garden Features
Formal,Herbaceous Border,Historic Garden,Informal,Large Country Garden,Plant Collections,Rose Garden,Water Garden(s),Woodland Garden