Paloma Gardens

Description

Paloma Gardens is situated on a sheep farm 20k from Wanganui about 12k from the Tasman Sea. The garden commenced in 1990 but is maturing rapidly due to the mild, almost frost free climate. The Higgies have specialized in exotic flora to produce a landscape like no other in New Zealand.From the first dramatic view of the amphitheatre with its banks clothed with a huge variety of plants ranging from the familiar to the curious and unusual, the visitor will be enthralled. Palms, cycads, bamboos and trees - from the Pacific, Asia, and Africa, all have their allotted space while an entire hillside is devoted to an assemblage of Aloe, Agave, Yucca, cacti and succulents. A large pond in the center of the garden is crossed by an arched bridge and doubles as the family swimming pool.An older area surrounds the house where there are maturing specimens of palms, cycads and tree ferns. Large plants of Aloe bainsei and A. polyphylla can be found here. A short distance away the Cycad House provides shelter for a range of interesting dry climate plants - Dioon, Pachypodium and the strange climbing Dioscorea and the like. Close by the car park shows an extensive collection of bamboo in large containers.There is a sizeable arboretum planted on the surrounding farmland.Garden entry for children under 14 years is free.

General Information

Large (>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 $10.00 , Children $10.00 , Seniors $10.00
Appointment: Appointment Required

Contact details and location

Phone:	06 3427857
Email:	paloma@paloma.co.nz
Website:	www.paloma.co.nz
Location:	Pohutukawa Ln
	Fordell
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Facilities and Amenities

Bus/Coach Parking,Car Parking,Children Welcome,Picnics Allowed,Seating Available,Toilets Available,Tourguide(s) Available

Garden Features

Arboretum,Informal,Plant Collections,Sculpture,Water Feature(s),Woodland Garden