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Bradley’s Garden

Bradleys garden is a 5-acre country garden with our Paddy Hills Farm as the backdrop. It is a garden of rooms that will surprise and delight you on your journey. Linked by stone pathways, each space creates a different feel, feature, or purpose.

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Thackwood Garden

Thackwood Garden, comprising three acres, was given a new lease of life some 20 years ago. The house is built on a hill with commanding views of Tasman Bay and the garden has been extended down a step bank that has been terraced, planted and leads down to a large pond at the bottom of a flat paddock. Near the house the mood is gentle with an emphasis on fragrance and beauty.

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Queens Park

From the elegant Feldwick Gates entrance off Gala Street, an avenue of English beech leads into the heart of this extensive park - all the major features can be explored from this impressive walkway.

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Longbush Cottage

Longbush Cottage is A modern cottage garden located in beautiful central-Wairarapa, New Zealand. A sanctuary of serenity and a haven for all plant enthusiasts. Open by appointment, and hosting events throughout the year.

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Waiongana Gardens

Just north of New Plymouth, John and Diana have transformed a 10 acre lifestyle block bound by the Waiongana River into a tranquil elegant working country garden. This has results in the property being voted as one of Taranaki’s most sought-after and unique wedding ceremony venues.

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Openlands

Perennial borders with camellias, rhododendrons and roses surround a large lawn. The garden is full of surprises which include aviaries, a native dell and a shade house. In 2005 the owners acquired an old Methodist church which they relocated to Openlands. Once renovated, and with the surrounding area attractively landscaped, it rapidly became a main feature of the gardens and now makes a perfect venue for weddings.

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The Sculpture Park at Waitakaruru Arboretum

This former greywacke quarry has been transformed into an arboretum over the past 32 years. It provides the foundation for a unique art-in-nature concept throughout its 17.5 hectares where imaginations are inspired, creative exploration encouraged and mental and physical health nurtured. 

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Bason Botanic Gardens

Gifted to the citizens of Whanganui, Bason Botanic Garden has been developed from bare farmland since 1966. Extensive roading allows the visitor to tour the garden without leaving their vehicle while tree plantings, widespread lawns and modern conservatories have added a completely new dimension.

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Woodend Gardens

Woodend Gardens are situated just five minutes north of Blenheim. A formal gateway and extensive curved driveway lined with blue agapanthus sets a stunning scene for the established gardens.

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Broadoak

At the centre of Broadoak is a 2-acre formal wedding garden. Developed from a commercial peony paddock 6 years ago, the entire area is enclosed by a 3-metre-high wall of hedging between twenty brick pillars adorned by gargoyles giving the feel of a walled garden.

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Highwic

Hidden from public view by mature trees and high hedges, Highwic retains the recreational aura of a wealthy Colonial family. The grounds provide welcome respite from the busy commercial area nearby.

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Anam Cara

A hidden gem in the sunny Kapiti Coast, and a not so little garden. The mix of native and exotic trees greet you, as though you are in your own private oasis. All senses are evoked, the garden is rich in birdsong and delicate scents; your eyes are met with picturesque beauty and your heart captured by a sense of calm and tranquility.

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