A 2.5 hectare garden,established in 1980. This used to be a nursery, so there are some well grown trees to design gardens around. There are sloping areas with steps and paths for easy walking for all ages.
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Various tree / shrub group collections are dotted throughout, including New Zealand natives, azaleas, conifers, camellias, hibiscus, magnolias and vireya rhododendrons.
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Also within the gardens is a large Monarch butterfly house which started as a conservation project, and has become an educational trip for all ages, especially school groups.The complete life cycle of the Monarch can be viewed in the house from October to April.

• The gardens can be hired for weddings, birthdays and photographs.
• Bus tours welcome, tea by arrangement.
• The gardens are open to the public 10am to 4pm daily.
• Both gardens and Butterfly house are wheelchair / child stroller friendly.
• All are welcome to bring a picnic and / or play Petanque on the shell path.
• Entry fee.
• Toilets available.