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Taranaki

6 Star Gardens

Te Kainga Marire

Te Kainga Marire is Maori for ‘the peaceful encampment’. Situated in a leafy surburb of New Plymouth, the predominantly native garden is skilfully created, weaving subtle textures and colours from quirky forms into an harmonious whole. Lush ferns, wetland plants, alpine treasures and native trees here make up a microcosm of the landscape.

Tupare

Sculptured from a hillside overlooking the Waiwhakaiho River, this is a premier landscaped garden. Experience the beautifully restored property and Chapman-Taylor designed home. Sense the lifestyle and stories of the property’s original developer, the prominent businessman and passionate gardenmaker, Sir Russell Matthews, and his family.

5 Star Gardens

Hofmans Garden

Hofmans Garden is a large country garden of 4 1/2 acres that presents a mix of both traditional and contemporary garden elements. From two wetland areas to formal roses an orchard, rhododendrons and a vegetable plot you never know what you will find when you turn a corner.

Hollard Gardens

Located in Kaponga, Taranaki, Hollard Gardens is a horticultural oasis in the heart of the dairy country. This is a garden for the passionate plantsman. Established in 1927 by Bernie and Rose Hollard, it features intimate gardens, expansive lawns, hidden paths, a swamp garden and a children’s play area, bbq and kitchenette – The Family Corner.

King Edward Park

More than 110 years old, Hawera’s King Edward Park has evolved and adapted to meet today’s use

and maintenance requirements, yet still retains much of its original Edwardian ambience and charm.

Mary's Place

Open during the Taranaki Garden Festival this immaculate and delightful town garden has packed a small space with a surprising array of well-grown plants.

Nikau Grove

Nikau Grove is a mature 1 1/2 acre garden nestled in a gully, comprising native bush and lush native and exotic plantings. As the name implies, a significant planting of nikau palms add stature and elegance to the whole garden.

Oakley Garden

Oakley Garden is situated just 2km from the coast where salt laden winds prevail. However the established shelter has enabled the owners to create a garden that will delight any visitor. Strong landscaping provides the basis for the cottage-style borders, early flowering roses and a vegetable potager.

Pukeiti

Pukeiti is a 360 hectare mountain property located between Taranaki and the coast, just south of New Plymouth. It holds one of the biggest and most diverse collections of rhododendrons in the Southern Hemisphere and is uniquely nestled in rainforest. Established in 1951 by the Pukeiti Rhododendron Trust, it is now owned and managed by the Taranaki Regional Council.

Pukekura Park & Brooklands

Pukekura Park is the centre-piece of the parks and reserves network in New Plymouth. There are fernery display houses as well as the adjacent site of Brooklands, Brookland Zoo and the historic Gables Colonial Hospital. The gardens display a diverse range of landscapes including many plant collections, exotic tree specimens, formal gardens, lakes and bush trails.

Puketarata Garden

Over 30 years ago Ken and Jennifer Horner built a family home and established a large country garden with a back drop of Mount Egmont and inland Taranaki. The skilled blending of natives and exotics make this garden stand out. Generous herbaceous plantings feature throughout the garden as well as the mature cordylines that are an eye-catching and unusual feature.

Stanleigh Garden

Stanleigh Garden is situated with views to the coast and with the mountain as a backdrop on fine days.

4 Star Gardens

Cairnhill Garden

Cairnhill is a medium to large country garden surrounding the farmhouse. It has lawn, pathways and a petanque court. Views from the garden to the farm and up to the trigg station, which is also on the farm. Mountains, both Egmont Taranaki and the tip of Ngauruhoe can be enjoyed whilst in the garden

Kowhai

You will be enchanted with this garden by winding paths through the native bush walk full of contrasting foliage, with extensive collections of Hosta, drifts of Clivia, many different Maples, Bromeliad & garden art throughout.

Openlands

Openlands is a country garden located on a dairy farm with a handful of sheep. It is a spacious relaxed country garden where the homestead is set amongst mature trees. It is a very popular venue for wedding celebrations with Mount Egmont providing a breathtaking backdrop.

Sanderson Garden

A medium-sized garden that is undergoing further developments, Sanderson is set amongst well-established trees that provide lots of shelter.

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