Hlomo Hlomo
★★★★★
Hlomo Hlomo is a large sprawling Country Garden. Native plants form the background of the garden, accented by exotic plantings.
First stop is usually the Reflecting Pools surrounded by foliage and flowers in various shades of red. From there visitors can wander down shady paths, passing Hostas, Giant Lobelias, ferns and Hydrangeas, across timber boardwalks to explore the native bush planted 20 years ago to form the background of the garden. A deck between the two ponds is an ideal spot to rest the legs, before reaching The Terraces, a formal area with layered hedging surrounding the house.
The Potager features creative plantings of vegetables and flowers, and leads to the back of the property, where a Labyrinth provides interest to the huge lawn area. In the centre is a sculpture depicting Hlomo Hlomo – a Zulu phrase meaning 'I have stuck my spear in the ground and claim it as mine'.
Other areas of interest are the Remembrance Garden, a peaceful area to remember Loved Ones and The Cloud – our take on Aotearoa, the Land of the Long White Cloud.
Facilities and Amenities
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Best season to visit: Summer, Autumn, Spring
Tariffs: Adult $10
Children under 16 free.Recommended duration of visit: 1 hour
Open by appointment from 1 November to 28 February, 9am - 5pmPlease note the garden is on steep terrain with steps between levels.
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From The Square in the Palmerston North, head South on Fitzherbert Ave, cross over the Manawatu River on the Fitzherbert bridge.
Turn slight left onto Summerhill Drive. Continue for 1.7 km
Turn right onto State Highway 57.
After 200m turn slight left onto Turitea Road. Follow Turitea Rd for 2.6 km, across 2 one-way bridges.
Turn right onto Ngahere Park Rd
Hlomo Hlomo is on your left. We share a driveway with no 83.
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Physical Address: 85 Ngahere Park Road, RD 2, Palmerston North
Phone: 0064 21 1074658
Email: m.badenhorst@inspire.net.nz
