New Plymouth

Key To Symbols
ticket requirement	refreshments	toilets	wheelchair friendly	plant or craft sales

click garden images to enlarge (opens in a new window/tab)

7. Paradiso Vegetable Garden 11 Karamu St, New Plymouth Denise Wood This garden won pocket home garden of the year 2004. Featured on Good Morning when Astar visited in 2009. Enthusiastically transformed into an all year round producing vegetable & flower garden. An inspirational tiny plot for everyone to enjoy. Open 9.30am - 5pm, admission free Ph 06 757 9218, Email denise.wood@xtra.co.nz

8. Te Kainga Marire
NZ Native Garden
Paradise
15 Spencer Place, New Plymouth.
Valda Poletti & David Clarkson.
15 Spencer Place, New Plymouth.
Valda Poletti & David Clarkson.
Te Kainga Marire is the only private native garden sanctuary in New Zealand to be rated as a Garden of International Significance. Te Kainga Marire’s (translated ‘peaceful encampment’) point of difference lies in the natural plant associations that evoke a feeling of the real New Zealand. This native plant paradise was developed in 1972 from clay wasteland. Keen outdoor adventurers, the owners wanted a bird friendly garden designed around the ecological groupings they had observed in the wild. New Zealand native grasses, climbers, herbaceous plants, shrubs & trees have been carefully nurtured around rustic fences, a pond, a colonial bush hut & cool fern filled whare. Shy Tui now regularly fly into the garden to feed. Enjoy a guided ‘Interactive Sensory Experience’ tour with the knowledgeable owners. Affordable, reviving tea, coffee, muffins & cakes available.
This garden features in the prestigious BBC documentary Around the World in 80 Gardens. (Book & DVD available)

Open 9am – 5pm, admission 3 tickets or $12pp
Ph 06 758 8693, email valda@tekaingamarire.co.nz
www.tekaingamarire.co.nz

9. Thorveton
83 Heta Rd, New Plymouth
Mary & Barry Vinnicombe
A secluded town garden where the walls & fences are covered with espaliered Camellias & apple trees. Carefully designed to make the maximum use of space, it is planted with small trees, vireya rhododendrons & other small shrubs & perennials. An array of vegetables in a minute space is a decorative feature along with several immaculate small hedges. Partial wheelchair access only.

Open 9am - 5.30pm. Open by appointment Oct - 31 March after festival, admission 1 ticket or $4pp, Ph 06 758 2525,
Email vinnicombe@xtra.co.nz

10. Pukemara
5 Tyne Place, New Plymouth
Alan & Cath Morris
Stroll through the courtyard garden & admire the beautiful collection of Vireyas, shrubs & potted plants. Then be surprised by the hillside garden at the back of the house. Mature trees, under-planted with colourful rhododendrons, virburnums, hydrangas, azaleas & numerous hostas. An interesting town garden.

Open 9am – 5pm, admission1 ticket or $4pp
Ph 06 758 6251, email acmorris@xtra.co.nz

12. Joyce’s Town Garden 34 Frank Wilson Terrace, New Plymouth Joyce Young Located near the Te Henui Walkway this newly developed compact garden is intimate & serene. It displays good use of colour, texture & plant combinations appropriate for a small garden. Joyce’s vegetable garden with pottery art also provides another dimension for visitors to this garden. Open 9am - 5pm, admission free Ph 06 758 2111

13. Hirst Cottage
94 Pendarves St, New Plymouth
Judi Gopperth
An inner city ¼ acre garden combines modern, minimalist & linear principles while enhancing the historical character of the home. A combination of traditional & modern plants can be viewed. This garden is also colour themed white on green with a dash of red. Featured in New Zealand House & Garden June 2010.

Open 10am - 5pm, admission 1 ticket or $4pp
Ph 06 769 9244, Email judi.jag@xtra.co.nz

15. Gateway Garden
27 Essex St, New Plymouth
Garry Cole
This compact urban courtyard garden is full of surprise & even though small, encourages thorough investigation. The intimate space provides a great setting for the craftwork which includes paving, water features, planters & concrete garden art - much of it made by the owner.

Open 10am – 5pm, admission free
Ph 06 753 3679

16. Ratanui
538 Carrington Rd, New Plymouth
Stefan & Dianne Campbell
Ratanui is a park-like garden nestled in 8.5 acres. Historically renowned as a navigation point for local Maori, protected trees date back to the 1880’s when part of the grounds were planted as a nursery. Over 350 rhododendrons are planted on this property & small character style gardens also feature in keeping with the era of the large family home.

Open 9.30am – 5.30pm, admission 1 ticket or $4pp
Ph 06 753 2180

18. Nikau Grove
65F Govett Ave, New Plymouth
Ian & Elsie Lind
A mature one acre garden nestled in a gully comprising native bush & plants. Nikau palms feature extensively & set the subtropical theme with a variety of lush exotic palms & plants. Paths & boardwalks have been constructed throughout. A natural creek, ponds & a large waterfall also feature. Steep access, parking on roadside. Refreshments by Inner Wheel on weekends only.

Open 9.30am - 5.30pm, admission 2 tickets or $8pp
Ph/Fax 06 753 4971, Email elsie.lind@clear.net.nz

19. La Rosaleda
105 Belt Rd, New Plymouth
Coleen Peri
A rose lover’s paradise, featuring over 300 old-fashioned roses. This romantic English style garden has been created over the last six years by Coleen who has a passion for vintage roses & perennials. Wend your way through both formal & informal areas & enjoy the wafting fragrance. After the festival, the garden is open by appointment during November & December. Plants for sale.

Open 9.15am - 4.15pm, admission 1 ticket or $4pp
Ph/fax 06 757 4874, email coleen@dublinbayiris.com
www.dublinbayiris.com

20. Wintringham
353 Devon St West, New Plymouth
Quinton & Josephine Reeves
Very old impressive trees create a wonderful setting for this very appealing one acre hidden city garden which has a sense of natural design & encourages the visitor to explore. Varied levels & garden styles include formal, woodland, cascading ponds, & subtropical areas. These complement the Arts & Crafts style house. Charm is provided by detail in corners & hidden places. Numerous plants for sale. Please park on the street.

Open 9.30am – 5.30pm, admission 1 ticket or $4pp
Ph 06 758 0677, email wintringham@clear.net.nz

< Waitara Brixton | Okato Oakura >