Cornwall Park Collections of azaleas, camellias and roses have been added to the mature trees date back to the 1920's when the park was established.
A Chinese garden and fernery are more recent additions.
Address: Tomoana Road, Hastings
Open- Daily
Begonia House 9.00am to 4.00pm
Entrance fee- Free
Owner- Hastings District Council
Tel +64 (6) 878 0500; Fax +64 (6) 878 0587
Eastwoodhill Aboretum Established from 1910 by William Douglas Cook, Eastwoodhill was conceived as an English style park. Today it is a significant collection of exotic trees in an area of 65 hectares (162 acres)
At it's most striking in autumn when the foliage colours are magnificent, Eastwoodhill is also special in spring when blossom and daffodils enliven the gardens
Address: 2392 Wharekopae Road, R.D.2, Ngatapa (near Gisborne)
Open- Daily 9.00am to 5.00pm
Closed- Christmas Day & Good Friday
Entrance fee- $10.00 Adult, $8.00 Senior, (10% discount for 10 or more) Children (accompanied by adult) free
Facilities- WC, Gift Shop
Owner- Eastwoodhill Trust Board
Tel +64 (6) 863 9003; Fax +64 (6) 863 9093
Email enquiries@eastwoodhill.org.nz
Waiohika Inspired by the work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Waiohika was built in 1926, replacing the original pre-1900 homestead, and is surrounded by mature trees planted by Charles Gray who acquired the property in 1877. The current owners have further developed the garden over the past 17 years, creating a small lake, planting palms and plants that contribute interest and form. Formal, rose, herb gardens complement the sub-tropical plantings.
Address: 75 Waimata Valley Road, Gisborne (Postal: Waiohika, RD 1, Gisborne)
Open- By appointment between 9.00am and 5.00pm all year; Groups by appointment, Children must be accompanied, Wheelchair access
Entrance fee- $3.00 adult including groups
Facilities- WC
Directions- 5.8 kms north of Gisborne Hospital take Waimata Valley Road on the right. Waiohika is the first house on the left.
Owner- Lesley & Dean Witters
Tel +64 (6) 867 4670; Fax +64 (6) 867 4634
Waiohika, Gisborne
Trelinnoe One of New Zealand's finest woodland gardens, Trelinnoe is a lovely country garden of 12 hectares (30 acres) with a wide and impressive range of trees and shrubs. Collections of magnolias, shrubs (especially spring flowering), New Zealand natives, and perennials. Landscaped paths and wide, sweeping lawns, lakes, clipped hedges and views over the surrounding coutnryside. Lovely in all seasons.
Address: Old Coach Road, Te Pohue, Napier (Postal: RD 2, Napier)
Open- 10.00am to 5.00pm all year; Groups by appointment, Children must be accompanied, Wheelchair access, Dogs must be on a lead
Closed-
Entrance fee- $5.00 Adult, $2.00 Children over 12 years
Facilities- WC, Cafe, Teas, Plant nursery and Gift Shop
Directions- From Napier or Taupo take the Napier Taupo Road, and turn into Old Coach Road. Trelinnoe is signposted after 5.5 kms. (45 mins from Napier, 75 mins from Taupo)
Owner- John & Fiona Wills
Tel +64 (6) 834 9703; Fax +64 (6) 834 9701
Trelinnoe, Hawkes Bay
Kennedy Park Rose Gardens Planted in the early 1950's, Kennedy Park demonstrates that roses love the Hawkes Bay. A central pergola is hung with climbers and a formal pattern of beds showcase many other varieties.
Address: Storkey Road, Napier
Open- Daily
Entrance fee- Free
Owner- Napier City Council
Tel +64 6 835-7579; Fax +64 6 835-7574
Napier Botanic Gardens Located on Hospital Hill, the Botanic Gardens tkae full advantage of the lovely site and the mature trees. Maples and herbaceous plants feature, and bedding displays. A garden of New Zealand native plants is being established.
Address: Spencer Road, Napier
Open- Daily
Entrance fee - Free
Tel +64 (6) 835 7579; Fax +64 (6) 835 7574
Glenroy A hillside garden, water garden with bog plants and lilies. A wide range of plants including leucodendrons, proteas, with old roses, perennial borders and many clematis giving summer colour. A rustic barn and gazebo.
Address: Glenroy Road, Whangara, Gisborne (Postal: Glenroy, RD 3, Gisborne)
Open- 9.00am to 5.00pm all year; Groups by appointment, No Dogs, Children must be accompanied
Entrance fee- $3.00 adult including groups
Facilities- WC, Gift Shop with woodturning, garden crafts and moon calendars; Teas and light lunches are available by prior arrangement
Directions- Take the Pacific Coast Highway north from Gisborne for about 20kms to the Glenroy turnoff. Garden is 5.06kms up a winding, mostly gravel road.
Owner- Pip & Jenny Barker
Tel +64 (6) 862 2636; Fax +64 (6) 862 2036
Barn and roses, Glenroy, Gisborne
Ormonds Garden & Nursery A garden specialising in rare and unusual plants for dry and difficult conditions. In addition there is a wide range of New Zealand native and exotic plants. Pleasant garden walks and superb views of Te Mata Peak and the Tuki Tuki River.
Address: 189 Kahuranaki Road, Havelovck North, Hawkes Bay (Postal: RD 14, Havelock North, Hawkes Bay)
Open- 9.00am to 5.00pm Wednesday to Sunday from 1 September to end March, and 9.00am to 5.00pm friday to Sunday from 1 April to end August; No Dogs, Children must be accompanied, Partial Wheelchair access
Closed- Mondays and Tuesdays all year, and Wedneday and Thursday from 1 April to end August
Entrance fee- $2.00 per head for Groups of 10+
Facilities- WC, Plant nursery, Teas by prior arrangement, Gift Shop, Touchwood Gardening Books
Directions- Take the Havelock North-Waimarama Road, turn into Kahuranaki Road 2 kms south of the Tuki Tuki River bridge. The garden is signposted on Kahuranaki Road.
Owner- Peter Ormond
Tel +64 (6) 874 7820; Fax +64 (6) 874 7660
Ormonds, Havelock North
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