Terrace Station
VERIFIED COLLECTION - TREES
Significant trees and shrubs, mostly planted in the 19th century
Driving from Milnes Road to the Terrace Station homestead, there are groups of trees across the landscape with Mount Hutt featuring as a backdrop. Gradually the view draws in until one is driving along a tunnel of towering Sequoiadendron giganteum on one side and Cedrus atlantica on the other. The route continues along a hedge-lined driveway to the historic homestead, Heritage New Zealand category 1. Four large trees define the 19th century eastern side of the garden – Elm, Sycamore, Portuguese laurel and Hornbeam, possibly planted as early as 1863.
The layout of the garden follows a popular style of that time with garden rooms initially separated by laurel hedges. Most of these hedges have been removed but the layout remains. The structured Victorian design has changed over time to one of an informal country garden. Many of the magnificent 19th century trees are underplanted with woodland bulbs and perennials on a large scale. A list of significant trees is provided showing their location within the garden.
The first signs of spring are the winter Aconites, closely followed by Galanthus, Violets and Primulas; then come bluebells, Trilliums, Aquilegias, Digitalis and many woodland treasures. In autumn, Colchicum and large areas of woodland Cyclamen provide colour, and white Nerines are still flowering in May. Galanthus are a favourite bulb, with different ones flowering from April until August. There are also extensive carpets of Galanthus nivalis in the 17-hectare woodland not far from the garden.
Children, but not dogs, are also welcomed to this garden.
Facilities and Amenities
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Map available
Children Welcome
Plant Sales
Tour Guide available for groups - please book this in advance
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Small groups by appointment any time of the year. $15 per person
Open garden Days $10 per person(Check our social media for dates)
Tour Guide available weekdays - please book in advance
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Terrace Station
151 Milnes Road, via Cordys Road
Hororata
Canterbury
03-3180756
terracestation.nz@gmail.com
