Hawera / Manaia / Opunake
Sullivan Garden
283 Matangara Rd, Hawera
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Peter & Neryda Sullivan
This country garden, situated on over an acre of land is the home to 150 rhododendrons, azaleas and roses. It features sweeping lawns, numerous hedge combinations and plants to delight. Pots and garden art is tastefully positioned throughout the garden. Mountain views. Off-road parking available.
Open 9am – 5.30pm, admission 1 ticket or $4pp
Ph 06 278 5685, email bfsullivan@xtra.co.nz
Mary’s Place
190 Glover Rd, Hawera
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Mary Dickson
A love of plants is clearly illustrated in this setting of trickling and misted waters and rustic collections. Archways are draped with climbing roses and clematis. Hyper-tufa pots with succulents adorn the sunny areas. A delightful town garden with a feeling of space and tranquility. Plants for sale.
Open 9am - 4.30pm, admission 1 ticket or $4pp
Ph 06 278 8270, email marydickson@xtra.co.nz
Gravetye
60 Manawapou Rd, Hawera
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Jenny & John Pease
This five acre property has formal gardens, deciduous trees and room to graze stock! Several features radiate from the house, which include a lime walk, laburnum arch, reflection pool and enclosed vegetable garden interspersed with sweeping lawns. Hedges define each garden which contain topiary and plantings of iris, lavender and roses. Rush Munro ice-cream available.
Open 9.30am – 5.30pm, admission 1 ticket or $4pp
(Proceeds to the National Heart Foundation)
Ph 06 278 5422, email jjpease@yahoo.com
Puketarata
14 Ngawhini Rd, Hawera
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Jennifer & Ken Horner
Natives, rhodos, roses, hydrangeas, shrubs, herbs, perennials and fruit trees under planted with daffodils, box hedging, and an abundance of bird life gives Puketarata diversity and charm. This is a large country garden set into the landscape adjacent to the 400 year old Puketarata Pa. Views of a borrowed landscape from a haha across a planted gully, and the mountain. Bus groups can be picked up from the road by arrangement.
Open 9am - 5pm, admission 2 tickets or $8pp
Ph 06 278 3081, email kjhorner@xtra.co.nz
Sanderson Garden
1961 Surf Highway 45, Manaia
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John & Elaine Sanderson
A two-acre coastal country garden with spacious green lawns and established garden beds that create inviting yet separate areas. Well-grown trees provide a sheltered environment for this windy location. Use of natural features, pots and hedging enhances the design of this garden. Plenty of off-road parking.
Open 9am - 5.30pm, admission 1 ticket or $4pp
Ph 06 274 8054, email jesanderson@xtra.co.nz
Oakley Garden
79 Lower Normanby Rd, Manaia
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Jenny & Guy Oakley
Jenny has used her formal background in landscape design and horticulture, combined with a love of gardening to create her large family garden. Situated 2km from the coast, the established shelter creates a haven from the elements. Garden rooms are linked with hedge-lined paths. Features include brick walls and pillars, cottage style plantings, early flowering roses, vegetable potager and stunning hanging baskets. Complimentary tea/coffee.
Open 9am - 5pm, admission 1 ticket or $4pp
Ph/fax 06 274 8060, email guy.oakley@xtra.co.nz
Collins Garden
820 Patiki Rd, Opunake
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Jo & Murray Collins
This pleasing and well structured garden includes a circular buxus hedge feature, rhododendrons, roses and much more. A striking use of colour theming across all plantings is a point of difference in this medium sized well maintained country garden. Refreshments available weekends only.
Open 9.30am – 5.00pm, admission 1 ticket or $4pp
Ph 06 274 5766, email mojoco@farmside.co.nz
Campbell Garden
692 Patiki Rd, Opunake
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Sheryl & Geoff Campbell
A medium-sized garden full of character and delights. Immaculately kept it is packed with features incorporating a gazebo, water feature, vegetable garden and is a true plant lover’s haven. Many plant varieties have been used to great effect and include rhododendrons, azeleas, prunus, hostas and roses. The orchard is in development and features a dry stone wall.
Open 9.30am - 6pm, admission 1 ticket or $4pp
Ph/fax 06 761 7334
The Lake
3645 Surf Highway Road, Opunake
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Richard & Michelle Julian
This large coastal garden features a variety of rooms with diverse plantings. A unique attraction is the view from the gazebo out to the coastal lake. Colourful cottage plantings, perennials, roses, lavenders also provide a grand display. This garden is well worth the visit and has a little something to inspire everyone.
Open 9.30am - 6pm, admission 1 ticket or $4pp
Ph/fax 06 761 7143, email r.m.julian@bigfrog.net.nz
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