Stratford, Kaponga

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13. Hopkirk’s Gardens
280 Upper Mangaehu Rd, Makahu
Mr Jim Hopkirk
A scenic drive through beautiful eastern Taranaki hill country brings you to this large country garden. A peaceful retreat, covering several hectares, comprises extensive plantings including mature trees over 80 years old, more than 700 rhododendron varieties, maples & native plants, as well as a waterfall, small bog garden & river border. 40km, 45 minutes approx from Stratford.

Open 9am – Dusk, Admission 2 tickets or $8pp
Ph 06 762 3807

14. Gordon Dale Gardens
1237 Forgotten World Highway, Stratford
Jan & Graeme Worthington
A large country garden featuring numerous rooms, outdoor living areas, small ponds & structures. A vast array of plants including, natives, maples, roses, rhododendrons, perennials & established trees. Take time out to sit on the rustic totara furniture throughout the garden & enjoy beautiful mountain & farmland views. Parking available on roadside.

Open 9.00am – 5.00pm, Admission 1 ticket or $4pp
Ph 06 762 2700, Fax 06 762 2700

15. Cairnhill Garden
1054 Forgotten World Highway, Stratford
June & Colin Lees
Large trees, swathes of hostas, beds of roses & handsome rhododendrons feature in this garden. Egmont stone & matching pavers planted with mondo grass enhance the petanque area. A long sealed driveway leads to ever evolving areas which include buxus hedging, red berberis, irises, Little Bo Peep roses & peonies. Fresh sourdough pancakes available.

Open 9am - 5pm, Admission 1 ticket or $4pp
Ph 06 762 2847, Email colin.june.lees@xtra.co.nz

16. Ostlers Garden
190 Warwick Rd East, Stratford
Maureen Ostler
Maureen maintains these 4 acres of mature, informal country gardens. Take a peaceful walk around 3 dams planted with rhododendrons, camellias, azaleas, wisterias, maples, fuchsias, hostas & an assortment of native trees & shrubs. Many ducks & swans reside here.
From South: turn right into Hills Rd & Orlando St.

Open 8am - dusk, Admission 1 ticket or $4pp
(proceeds to Stratford Lions Club)
Ph 06 765 5611

17. Te Popo
636 Stanley Road, Stratford
Lorri & Bruce Ellis
Bursting with spring colour, diverse landscaping & fabulous trees, this woodland garden also features shrub & perennial borders, ponds, waterfalls & fern gullies. A 30m suspension bridge hovers over the river gorge enclosing the garden, with native forest. Many rare & unusual plants. Easy access paths plus adventure for the intrepid. Assessed as a Garden of National Significance in February 2005 by the New Zealand Gardens Trust. Country retreat accommodation. Café for refreshments.

Open 9am - 5pm, Admission 2 ticket or $8pp
Ph/Fax 06 762 8775
Email tepopo@clear.net.nz, www.tepopo.co.nz

18. Oliver Garden
377 Upper Stuart Rd, Stratford
Linley & Craig Oliver
Two acres of immaculate garden, designed around mature trees & incorporating many rhododendrons, azaleas & wisterias. Sunken garden, maples & lakeside areas add interest to this well-maintained garden. 5 minutes from SH3.

Open 9am – 7pm, Admission 1 ticket or $4pp
Ph 06 764 7444, Email craig_o@clear.net.nz

19. Mountside
137 Ronald Rd, Stratford
Betty & David Brunton
Imaginative fun garden with a touch of fantasy. Features include an intriguing variety of formal & informal rooms, plant combinations with ponga structures hung with wisteria & clematis, a new stumpery and outstanding topiary. Browse in the fernery displaying orchids or play giant chequerboard games.

Open 9am - 7.30pm, Admission 1 ticket or $4pp
Ph/Fax 06 765 6217

 

20. Hollards 1686 Upper Manaia Rd, Kaponga Taranaki Regional Council Hollard Gardens is a stunning 4.5 hectare property located in central Taranaki farming country between Stratford & Kaponga, close to Egmont National Park. It was established by Bernie Hollard in 1927 when he fenced off the remnant bush on the family farm & began to develop his true passion - his garden. Bernie became a widely respected & innovative plantsman & today Hollard Gardens is a plant collection of national importance. It features an immense international range of plants as well as many rare & unusual natives - even the most experienced gardener can discover something new. Hollard Gardens, like Tupare, is a Taranaki Regional Council property which is managed on a sustainable basis with good plant husbandary practices, minimal chemical use & recylcing of vegetative materials. During the winter we held a series of interactive workshops with the community where we established a home produce garden. For the first time this completed project will also be open to the public for the duration of the festival. Open 9am - 8pm, Admission Free Ph 06 765 7127 Fax 06 765 5097 www.hollardgardens.info

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