Gardens

Aroha Cottage

201 Jesmond Road, RD2 Papakura. Viewing by appointment.
Telephone 294 8659

This Kauri Cottage features a medieval herb garden, crafts, gifts and offers guided tours.

Atarangi Garden

Awanui Rise, Ardmore.

Open to the public Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Groups welcome - viewing by appointment with morning and afternoon teas or lunch. Entry fee $5.00. Telephone 298 3238.

Karaka Country Garden

71 Gellert Road, Karaka. Viewing by appointment only. Entry fee $5.00.
Telephone 295 8648

Two acres of inspirational country garden with quirky surprises is waiting to delight. With a blokes shed housing classic vintage cars and a sawmill in the old cow shed.

Kinnaird Gardens

1551 Old Great South Road, Ramarama. Viewing by appointment only.
Telephone 294 7416

Three acres of semi formal country gardens. A quiet refuge in which to wander. The gardens also hosts a modern function centre with classes in interior design, landscape design and cooking.

Ramarama Gardens

1446 Old Great South Road, Ramarama. Viewing by appointment only. Groups welcome.
Telephone 294 8493 or 0274 5906

Three and a half acres of beautiful themed garden rooms, from the beach scene to the pond with a jetty and boat, or the stunning waterfall and rose bedecked pagoda, this is the ideal garden for weddings or to stroll through on lovely day.

Serendipity

1055a Ararimu Road, Ararimu. Viewing by appointment, with morning or afternoon tea by arrangement. Entry fee $3.00. Telephone 292 4154.

A large all seasons garden bordered on two sides by ancient native bush, has extensive lawns and uninterrupted views to the Hunua Ranges.

St Margaret's Country Garden and cafe

6 Dyke Road Karaka. Open all year round, hours 11.30 am - 3.30 pm. Closed Saturdays. 
Telephone (garden) 291 9163 (cafe (292 7536).

A traditional country garden with spacious lawns, exotic and native trees, the garden features a large lake.

Torquil

Ponga Road, Papakura. Open 9.00am to 5.00pm Entry fee $3.00.
Telephone 299 7794

This delightful country garden features ponds, a waterfall, an organic heritage orchard and new Zealand native bush.

Wrights Watergardens

128 Mauka Road, Patumahoe. Gardens and cafe open daily. Entry fee: Adults $5.00, children $3.00, Children under 5 free.
Telephone 292 4154.

Built in an abandoned quarry, this romantic six acre garden is a kaleidoscope of colour and an oasis of tranquility.