Samuels Rose Garden, Nelson (Broadgreen House Rose Garden) The formal 'Samuels Rose Garden' lies to one side of the historic cob house and includes a collection of heritage roses.
In spring daffodils and magnolias make an impressive display.
Open- Daily
Entrance fee- Free (charge for house)
Owner- Nelson City Council
Tel +64 (0)3 546 0376; Fax +64 (0)3 546 0239
Address- 276 Nayland Road, Stoke, Nelson
Fyffe House A whaling cottage, Fyffe House (c 1860) is a survivor of Kaikoura's past. The garden is representative of early colonial cottage gardens.
Open- Daily, most days
Closed- Christmas Day, Good Friday
Entrance Fee- Free
Owner- New Zealand Historic Places Trust
Tel +64 (0)3 319 5835: Fax +64 (0)3 319 5837
Address- 62 Avoca Street, Kaikoura
Tasman Bay Roses The garden features a collection of roses both old and new, with many mature climbing varieities seen to advantage on walls, fences, pergolas, and through trees. The garden is formal in style with borders of trees and shrubs. The courtyard features a historic hop kiln and houses the rose nursery. A flock of black faced sheep, minature horses and many birds make this a great outing for all.
Open- 10.30am to 5.00 from November to February
No Dogs, Children must be accompanied, Wheelchair access
Closed- 1 March to 30 October
Entrance fee- No charge
Facilities- WC, Plant Nursery, Gift Shop
Owner- Niel & Judith Pratt
Tel +64 (0)3 528 7449; Fax +64 (0)3 528 7449
Website- www.tbr.co.nz Address- 45 Chamberlain Street, Motueka (Postal: PO Box 159, Motueka)
Rosa 'Taffeta', Tasman Bay Roses, Motueka
Fyffe Country Cottage garden set amongst farmlands with views to Mt Fyffe. Old fashioned roses, granny bonnets, lupins, New Zealand native shrubs adorn a brick paved courtyard and rammed-earth house.
Open- 11.00am to 5.00pm by appointment only from September to May; Groups by appointment only, No Dogs, Children must be accompanied, Wheelchair access
Closed- June to end August
Entrance fee- No charge
Facilities- WC, Cafe, Teas and lunch available, Gift shop, B&B accomodation
Directions- Signposted on SH 1, 5 minutes south of Kaikoura township
Owner- Ashworth & Rye Limited
Tel +64 (0)3 319 6869; Fax +64 (0)3 319 6865
Address- SH 1, Kaikoura
Leighvander Old style cottage garden with an emphasis on lavender with over 100 varieties. Many old-fashioned roses, phlox and fragrant herbs. A lavender walk and restful seating areas.
Open- 10.30am to 4.30pm daily from 1 November to April 29
Closed- 30 April to end October
Entrance fee- 'Gold coin'
Facilities- WC, Plants for Sale, Teas (lavender muffins & ice-cream), Gift shop
Directions- In the Wairau Valley on SH 63, approx. 30 minutes from Blenhiem town cntre and 20 minutes from Blenhiem airport
Owner- Elsie & Brian Hall
Tel +64 (0)3 572 2851; Fax +64 (0)3 572 2841
Address- The Village, Wairau Valley, Marlborough (Postal: The Village, RD 1, Wairau Valley, Marlborough)
Leighvander, Marlborough
Nahalah Recently opened as a private garden and craft studio in Wakefield. Nahalah has several water features, rose gardens, Dahlia gardens and also a craft studio featuring fibre art.
Open- Monday - Friday 9.30 am - 5.30pm and Saturday by appointment
Entrance fee- 'Gold coin' (refunded on purchases over $20.00)
Facilities- Craft studio
Directions- 26 Harcourt Place, Wakefield, Nelson (access off Martin Ave)
Owner- Jayne Watkins
Tel +64 (0)3 541 8345
Website- www.nahalah.co.nz
Nahalah, Wakefield Nelson
Isel Park A collection of trees planted from the 1840's surrounds the homestead at Isel Park. Primarily a woodland garden the spring flowering primulas, bulbs,as well as rhododendrons are very pretty.
Vireya rhododendrons and orchids are housed in a glasshouse.
Open- Daily 8.00am to dusk
Entrance fee- Free (Charge for house museum)
Owner- Nelson City Council
Tel +64 (0)3 546 0376; Fax +64 (0)3 546 0239
Address: Main Road, Stoke, Nelson
Gardens of the World The 2.7 hectare (6 acre) "World Garden" has plantings from New Zealand, Australia, the Orient, America, Africa and Europe. There are formal gardens and an ampitheatre. The garden is a conservation, education, recreation, function venue and visitor attraction.
Open- 10.00am to dusk daily; No Dogs, Children must be accompanied, Wheelchair access
Entrance fee- $5.00 adult, children free, $4.00 each for booked groups (other groups $5.00 each)
Facilities- WC, picnics, special events
Directions- From Richmond, follow SH 6 for 4 kms south, turn left into Clover Road East. The garden is signed, 1 km.
Owner- Geoff Etherington
Tel +64 (0)3 542 3738; Fax +64 (0)3 542 3036; Email: gf&gme@xtra.co.nz
Address- Clover Road East, Hope, Nelson (Postal: PO Box 3046, Richmond)
Gardens of the World, Nelson
Briar Rose Cottage Wonderful wildflower meadow garden and a large cottage garden in a majestic farm setting. Devonshire Teas and crafts.
Open- 9.30am to 5.30pm daily from 1 October to 30 March; Groups by appointment, No Dogs, Wheelchair access
Closed- 31 March to 30 September
Entrance fee- $2.00 adult, children free
Facilities- WC, Devonshire Teas, Gift Shop
Directions- Follow signs from Inland Highway to Moueka, garden is signposted at Edwards Road and at subsequent crossroads
Owner- Sue Smart
Tel +64 (0)3 526 8766
Address- Orinoco, Motueka (Postal: RD 1, Motueka)
Wildflower Meadow, Briar Rose Cottage, Motueka
Lilies in Bloom Specialist gorwer of lily bulbs and plants. A spectacular display of potted lilies in bloom from November to March, set against a backdrop of the clear blue of Golden Bay.
Open- 9.00am to 6.00pm Monday to Saturday all year; Groups by appointment, No Dogs, Children must be accompanied, Wheelchair access
Entrance fee- No charge
Facilities- WC, Plant Nursery
Directions- 18kms north of Takaka, Golden Bay, on SH 60, signposted on Highway
Owner- Gordon & Bess Hampson
Tel +64 (0)3 525 8353; Fax +64 (0)3 525 8353
Address- Highway 60, Golden Bay, Takaka (Postal: RD 2, Takaka, Golden Bay)
Flaxbourne Station This historical property, the first large scale sheep station in New Zealand, was established in 1846 and is still home to the descendants of its founder. The large semi-formal garden reflects the new Cape-style house and is set amongst mature trees. Roses, lavender, ornamental olives, grapes and citrus make a truly beautiful and relaxing garden.
Open- By appointment only between 9.00am to 4.00pm all year; Groups by appointment, No Dogs, Children must be accompanied, Wheelchair access
Entrance fee- $4.00 per adult
Facilities- WC, Teas by prioir arrangement, Plants for Sale
Directions- From Blenhiem or Kaikoura take SH1, turn (towards the coast) into Marvells Beach Road when approx 35 kms south of Blenheim or midway (approx. 15 km) between Seddon and Ward. The garden is 5.6 kms further on and is signposted.
Owner- Robin and Cecily Petre
Tel +64 (0)3 575 7146; Fax +64 (0)3 575 7143
Address- Flaxbourne Station, Seddon, Marlborough
'Cecile Brunner' roses cover a rustic arch at Flaxbourne Station, Marlborough
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