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New Zealand’s Taranaki Garden Spectacular & Private Gardens of the North and South Islands
New Zealand’s Taranaki Garden Spectacular & Private Gardens of the North and South Islands

New Zealand’s Taranaki Garden Spectacular & Private Gardens of the North and South Islands

Trip Type: Flower Shows
New zealand | 9 Days
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NZD 7,895.00 /Person

Experience a range of public and private gardens during the celebrated Taranaki Garden Festival. Thirteen gardens of national significance are foun...

New Zealand’s Taranaki Garden Spectacular & Private Gardens of the North and South Islands

Experience a range of public and private gardens during the celebrated Taranaki Garden Festival. Thirteen gardens of national significance are found within the Taranaki region, which benefits from rich, volcanic soils and its own microclimate. Absorb spectacular scenery during our journey across Cook Strait aboard the Interislander Ferry. Sample the wine of the Marlborough region, take a private tour of the renowned Flaxmere Garden, and enjoy the French influence of Akaroa.

We begin our journey in New Plymouth, situated on the west coast of New Zealand’s North Island. Check in to your hotel and enjoy a Welcome Dinner, where you’ll meet your Botanical Guide and fellow travellers.

Accommodation
Three Nights, New Plymouth, Novotel Hobson Hotel or similar

Meals Included
Lunch

Location
New Plymouth , New zealand

Enjoy your first day at the Taranaki Garden Festival, nestled on the slopes of majestic Mt. Taranaki. Explore private and public gardens, recognised for their national and international significance. The Taranaki region is renowned for its 13 gardens of International Significance, as well as the rhododendrons which are glorious at this time of the year. 

Meals Included
Breakfast

Location
New Plymouth , New zealand

Your botanical adventure continues today as you visit the best private and public gardens of the Taranaki region with your Botanical Guide. As we are invited to explore each distinct and inspirational garden, we learn of their respective histories and development.

Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch

Location
New Plymouth , New zealand

Visit more festival gardens before bidding farewell to Taranaki. Travel on to Wellington. Take in views of the landscape, as you pass pine forests and redwoods, as well as a selection of native vegetation. Travel through the coastal town of Hawera before arriving in New Zealand’s capital, Wellington. 

Accommodation
Two Nights, Wellington, Intercontinental Hotel or similar

Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch

Location
New Plymouth , New zealand

This morning, we visit the Botanic Gardens of Wellington, which boasts an array of ancient forests and colourful flower beds. We then visit Gillies Garden. The garden is designed around a heritage Chapman Taylor Arts and Crafts style cottage, who played an important role in New Zealand’s Arts and Crafts Movement. Take your afternoon at leisure. You might like to visit Te Papa Tongarewa, New Zealand’s national museum, located on Wellington’s beautiful waterfront.

Meals Included
Breakfast,Dinner

Location
New Plymouth , New zealand

Today you’ll enjoy one of the world’s most scenic voyages as the Interislander ferry traverses Cook Strait, past the breathtaking landscapes of Marlborough and Queen Charlotte Sounds. Weave through unspoilt islands and admire stunning coastlines punctuated by a series of tiny coves as we approach the South Island and the town of Picton. After a short drive, we visit Longfields, a grand formal garden, with its statues and fountains, and Corinthian columns reminiscent of Tivoli. Brick walls and hornbeam hedges create many garden rooms, featuring old fashioned roses, citrus, lavender and olives, alongside an English orangery.

Accommodation
Blenheim, Scenic Marlborough or similar

Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch

Location
New Plymouth , New zealand

Today you will experience the beauty of the Marlborough region, including the spectacular private garden of Winterhome, it's unique large scale design which incorporates nearly 10 acres of formal garden provides a wealth of atmospheric vistas and settings nestled above the rugged Marlborough coastline. Next visit the renowned cottage-style Hortensia House with its Monet-inspired hydrangea garden before visiting Welton House Garden for a guided tour and a glass of wine.

Meals Included
Breakfast

Location
New Plymouth , New zealand

Our day has us departing Marlborough as we visit Flaxmere Garden, located at the foothills of Lake Sumner Forest Park. Flaxmere prides itself on being awarded a Garden of National Significance by the New Zealand Garden Trust, which is affiliated with the Royal Institute of Horticulture. Enjoy lunch here before we continue to Christchurch in the afternoon. 

Accommodation
Christchurch, Rydges Latimer Hotel or similar

Meals Included
Breakfast,Dinner

Location
New Plymouth , New zealand

As we make our way to Akaroa today, we visit The Giants House. An eclectic house and garden, The Giants House also has many whimsical mosaic sculptures for us to admire. This afternoon, stop at Fisherman's Bay private garden for lunch. Fisherman's Bay, offers stunning views over the Banks Peninsula coastline. Our tour concludes as we arrive back to our Christchurch hotel at approximately 5:00pm this afternoon.

Meals Included
Breakfast,Dinner

Location
New Plymouth , New zealand

We begin our journey in New Plymouth, situated on the west coast of New Zealand’s North Island. Check in to your hotel and enjoy a Welcome Dinner, where you’ll meet your Botanical Guide and fellow travellers.

Accommodation
Stay: Three Nights, New Plymouth, Novotel New Plymouth Taranaki or similar

Meals Included
Lunch

Location
New Plymouth , New zealand

Enjoy your first day at the Taranaki Garden Festival, nestled on the slopes of majestic Mt. Taranaki. Explore private and public gardens, recognised for their national and international significance. The Taranaki region is renowned for its 13 gardens of International Significance, as well as the rhododendrons which are glorious at this time of the year. 

Meals Included
Breakfast

Location
New Plymouth , New zealand

Your botanical adventure continues today as you visit the best private and public gardens of the Taranaki region with your Botanical Guide. As we are invited to explore each distinct and inspirational garden, we learn of their respective histories and development.

Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch

Location
New Plymouth , New zealand

Visit more festival gardens before bidding farewell to Taranaki. Travel on to Wellington. Take in views of the landscape, as you pass pine forests and redwoods, as well as a selection of native vegetation. Travel through the coastal town of Hawera before arriving in New Zealand’s capital, Wellington.

Accommodation
Two Nights, Wellington, Intercontinental Hotel or similar

Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch

Location
New Plymouth , New zealand

Explore Wellington Botanic Garden, which boasts an array of ancient forests and colourful flower beds. Visit a private garden before taking the afternoon at leisure. You may like to visit Te Papa Tongarewa, New Zealand’s national museum, located on Wellington’s beautiful waterfront.

Meals Included
Breakfast

Location
New Plymouth , New zealand

Today you’ll enjoy one of the world’s most scenic voyages as the Interislander ferry traverses Cook Strait, past the breathtaking landscapes of Marlborough and Queen Charlotte Sounds. Weave through unspoilt islands and admire stunning coastlines punctuated by a series of tiny coves as we approach the South Island and the town of Picton. After a short drive, we visit a winery in the Marlborough area; this region is responsible for producing seventy percent of New Zealand’s wine. 

Accommodation
Two Nights: Blenheim, Chateau Marlborough or similar

Meals Included
Breakfast

Location
New Plymouth , New zealand

Today you will experience the beauty of the Marlborough region, including the renowned cottage-style Hortensia House with its Monet-inspired hydrangea garden. Next visit the spectacular private and semi-formal country garden of Barewood, with its 100-year-old homestead before visiting Welton House Garden for a guided tour and a glass of wine. 

Meals Included
Breakfast

Location
New Plymouth , New zealand

Our day has us departing Marlborough as we visit Flaxmere Garden, located at the foothills of Lake Sumner Forest Park. Flaxmere prides itself on being awarded a Garden of National Significance by the New Zealand Garden Trust, which is affiliated with the Royal Institute of Horticulture. Enjoy lunch here before we continue to Christchurch in the afternoon.

Accommodation
Christchurch, Rydges Latimer Hotel or similar

Meals Included
Breakfast,Dinner

Location
New Plymouth , New zealand

Enjoy a full day to explore the picturesque harbour village of Akaroa. Visit a Garden of National Significance, as well as a historic house featuring artwork, terraced gardens, sculptures and mosaics. Stop at Fisherman’s Bay private garden, offering stunning views overlooking the Banks Peninsula coastline before arriving back to Christchurch.

You may also like to join our Contrasts of New Zealand's Gardens & Natural Wonders journey from Christchurch to Auckland.


Meals Included
Breakfast,Dinner

Location
New Plymouth , New zealand

  • Travel with a small group of 15-25 guests, escorted by expert Botanical Guide Sarah O'Neil
  • Includes eight nights’ accommodation in centrally located four-star hotels, return airport-to-hotel transfers, plus 15 meals and select beverages 
  • Relax aboard a spacious coach with an experienced and informative Coach Captain
  • All sightseeing and entrance fees as per the itinerary
  • Attend the spectacular Taranaki Garden Festival, renowned for its gardens of significance
  • Visit remarkable private gardens and see spring wildflowers in bloom
  • Spend time in New Zealand’s grape country in the Marlborough region
  • $350 accommodation credit when you combine this journey with our Contrasts of New Zealand’s Gardens & Natural Wonders journey*
  • Travel with a small group of 15-25 guests, escorted by expert Botanical Guide Sarah O'Neil
  • Includes eight nights’ accommodation in centrally located four-star hotels, return airport-to-hotel transfers, plus 15 meals and select beverages 
  • Relax aboard a spacious coach with an experienced and informative Coach Captain
  • All sightseeing and entrance fees as per the itinerary
  • Attend the spectacular Taranaki Garden Festival, renowned for its gardens of significance
  • Visit remarkable private gardens and see spring wildflowers in bloom
  • Spend time in New Zealand’s grape country in the Marlborough region
  • $350 accommodation credit when you combine this journey with our Contrasts of New Zealand’s Gardens & Natural Wonders journey*
  • Group size: 15-25 guests
  • Fitness Rating: Medium - involves walking on uneven surfaces for more than one hour. A good degree of mobility is required
  • Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change
  • Prices are for land only, flights not included
  • Can be combined with: Contrasts of New Zealand’s Gardens & Natural Wonders BTNZ11
  • Can be combined with: Contrasts of New Zealand’s Gardens & Natural Wonders BTNZ11
  • Group size: 15-25 guests
  • Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change
  • Fitness Rating: Medium - involves walking on uneven surfaces for more than one hour. A good degree of mobility is required
  • Prices are for land only, flights not included

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Adult Price: NZD 7,895.00
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Reference Code:
BTNZTM9
Trip Location
Trip Starts:
New Plymouth, New zealand
Trip Finishes:
New zealand
Countries Visited:
New zealand
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New zealand | 9 Days

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