Take time out to relax and enjoy the beautiful tranquil Gardens
of Waimakariri.
There are eight country gardens to explore including large
formal gardens, spring gardens, an historic chapel and floral
freeze-drying business, country homestead and specialist rose
nursery.
Many of the gardens are open by appointment only so please
contact the Kaiapoi i-SITE Visitor Centre or owner directly prior
to visiting.
Visit the countryside, only 20 minutes from Christchurch.
Barn on Giles: Appealing destination shop specialising in
vintage, retro and shabby chic. The 4 acre garden is a
delight to visit in Spring.
Wilsons Mill Garden: Experience the tranquillity of this
expansive 4.8 acre garden with majestic trees, picturesque lake and
garden borders.
Millstream Garden: Explore this idyllic 4.5 acre formal
garden with the focus on themed tranquil 'room' gardens and
water.
Millwood Botanicals: Restored historic chapel in a
picturesque garden setting and home to a floral freeze-drying
business.
Breedenbroek Gardens: Formal English style garden with
stream and pond surrounded by undulating farm landscape.
Roses at Cust: Specialist rose nursery offering expert
knowledge and advice. The display garden features over 500
rose varieties.
Ribblesdale Gardens & Nursery: Unique garden and
nursery specialising in alpines, bulbs, perennials, rhododendrens,
azaleas and clematis.
Okuku Country Estate: Explore this 100 acre garden of gardens,
woodland, bush and parkland landscape and the beautiful old
historic homestead.
Take time out to relax and enjoy the beautiful tranquil Gardens
of Waimakariri.
There are eight country gardens to explore including large
formal gardens, spring gardens, an historic chapel and floral
freeze-drying business, country homestead and specialist rose
nursery.
Download a copy of the Gardens of Waimakariri
brochure here or contact the Kaiapoi i-SITE Visitor Centre on
03 327 3134.
Address:
Raven Quay
Kaiapoi
Phone:
+64 3 327 3134
Departures
Please contact the Kaiapoi i-SITE as garden opening hours vary and some are open by appointment only.
We Provide
Morning/afternoon tea is available at some gardens, please contact the Kaiapoi i-SITE to confirm.
Season
Gardens are at their best in Spring – Summer, but Autumn can also be very beautiful in some gardens.