Private Gardens

Large tranquil garden with rustic charm, mature trees, woodland water features & ponds, camellias & Tuis. A gardners delight not to be missed. Also used as a wedding venue, am/pm teas, light lunch available by arrangment, toilets available.
Charge $3.00

Go through to Pukeatua and turn right into Waimanu Rd. At the end turn right into Rotongata Rd. 5th house on the right. Stone wall, 7 acres.
No charge.

Waipawa Rd (main road to Mangakino/Taupo from Te Awamutu). Extended garden with year-round features set against a backdrop of 4.5 hectares of mature bush.
Charge $5.00

Mature 15 year old garden. Rambling cottage type. Roses, 20 magnolias. Unusual plants including upfacing Granny Bonnets. Plants for sale. Open 7 days.
Charge $3.00

Very handy to Te Awamutu complete with a café. Just down the road from the very popular Yarndley’s Bush. Enjoy the experience of a wander through the gardens and a coffee at the café.
No Charge

House and garden. Mediaeval type house and woodland garden.
Charge $3.00

Highgate B&B is set in 2 acres of attractive garden that is open to the public by arrangement. Highgate is only 2kms from Pirongia village and 10/15mins west of Te awamutu.

Featuring 120 roses and a china painting studio. House optional.
Charge: $4.00

Large rural garden. Groups by appointment only. House can also be viewed (indoor swimming pool and garden). Food by arrangement. Bed & Breakfast.
Charge $3.00 garden / $2.00 house

A stunning architecturally designed home built of redwood and North bricks, has panoramic views of surrounding countryside and mountains. Ground floor open, featuring arts, crafts, wallpaper and curtain patterns by William Morris. Lighting is a feature along with Rimu sarked ceilings and Rimu doors. Courtyard garden contains many rhododendrons, flowering cherries with under planting. Brick sitting areas are places to rest, with fabulous garden & farm views. A short walk to ‘Bryant Park Reserve’ is very rewarding with rhododendrons, native trees, redwoods & other deciduas trees surrounding a pond area. There are several walks and a footbridge to enjoys, Parking is marked in the paddock.
Charge $3 - $5

Relax in the courtyard with lavender tea and muffins while enjoying the artwork. Have the opportunity to buy direct from the artist. The studio is open on the first weekend of every month from November to March, 10am til sunset.
No Charge