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Eastwoodhill Arboretum

2392 Wharaekopae Road
Ngatapa
GISBORNE (Rural)
Ph 06 863 9003
Fax 06 863 9093
Email enquiries@eastwoodhill.org.nz
Website www.eastwoodhill.org.nz

"Garden of National Significance" 35km from Gisborne this unique forest and garden contains New Zealand's largest collection of Northern Hemisphere trees and shrubs set among 100 hectares of hills, valleys and ponds with a network of easy walking tracks.  Budget accommodation by prior arrangement.  One of the region's major visitor attractions.

Haurata Rhododendron Garden

Jane and Warwick Tombleson
Aerial Station, RD2
Te Karaka
GISBORNE (Rural)
Ph 06 867 8452
Website http://www.haurata.co.nz/

A large rhododendron garden containing over 600 rhodos, two avenues of cherry trees, native bush walks, spiral garden and ceremonial area. Best to visit in late Sept/Oct and the end of April/May.

 

Hackfalls Arboretum

PO Box 2
Tiniroto
GISBORNE (Rural)
Ph/Fax 06 863 7083
Tariff $5 adults; children free.
Email hackfalls.station@xtra.co.nz 

A wide range of trees and shrubs in a hill setting enhanced by two natural lakes.   The largest private collection of Oaks in the Southern hemisphere and includes over 3,500 different species.  Awarded arboretum of merit in May 2002 by International Dendrology Society. In an ideal situation to relax Hackfalls Arboretum also offers a cottage available for homestays.

 

City Rose Gardens

Fitzherbert Street
Gisborne

Contains a display of hundreds of rose varieties. An amazing show of colour in full bloom.

 

Botanical Gardens

Aberdeen Road
Gisborne

On the banks of the Taruheru River is a 4ha park featuring trees and ponds, rose and cactus collections, an aviary and a children's playground.

Bremdale Garden of Eden

Rosemary Bremner
Nuhaka
GISBORNE
Ph 06 837 8729
Fax 06 837 8749

Certified organic product, show garden, herbal remedies, health & healing.

Bermuda Palms Banana Research

11 Murphy Road
Wainui Beach
GISBORNE
Ph 06 867 7095
Fax 06 867 7048
Email rjbodle@xtra.co.nz 

A unique banana research establishment also featuring a water feature area, a palm grove, a fairy dell and a play area for children. 

 
Whangara


Wensleydale

Pat & Nick Seymour. 35 mins from town Extensive collection perennials and camellias.Teas Lunches by arrangement.Open Oct.Nov.Dec Only.Admission Charge. Ph 862 2697.

Glenroy

Pip & Jenny Barker. 25 mins from town. Hillside garden loads of interesting plants, large dam.Crafts and wood turning. Ph 862 2636. 

 
Wainui


Tirimoana

J.C.Richards. 41 Winifred St. Fascinating hillside coastal garden wooden board walks. 10 mins from city. Ph 868 6443.

 
Gisborne City

 

Deere's

Heather & Terry. 108 Stafford Street. Delightful garden overlooking river, delphiniums, roses, large trees, dove teas. Small entry fee. Ph 868 9519.


Gwenda's

Gwenda Crawshaw. 211 Stout Street. Cottage garden really pretty. Donation. Ph 868 5407.


Waiohika

Lesley Witters. 75 Waimata Valley Road. 6km past hospital. Historical homestead and large garden. Overlooking the Poverty Bay Flats. Admission charge. Ph 867 4670.