Saturday 9 - Sunday 10 November

The annual Pūkaha Wairarapa Garden Tour is the perfect opportunity to see stunning gardens of all shapes and styles, including those not usually open to the public. At the same time you will be supporting Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre continue its vital work of conservation and restoration of our native flora and fauna.

As you step into this modern flower-filled cottage garden, you will be immersed in vibrant colours and captivating planting themes. Luke, the creative genius behind this horticultural masterpiece, has skillfully crafted a series of "garden rooms" radiating from the charming 1890s cottage, encompassing over a hectare of land.

A beautiful country station where the generations of gardeners show through in different sections. The formal gardens include roses, hydrangeas, delphiniums, lavenders and peonies set within borders of buxus and teucrium. Modern topiaries and sculptures are incorporated into the new courtyard landscaping around the house.

Spend a summer day over Waitangi weekend exploring the gems of picturesque Greytown, renowned for its charming homesteads, with many properties opening to the public for the first time on this self-guided tour supporting The Greytown Heritage Trust's restoration of historic Kōuka Cottage (c.1860) at Stella Bull Park.