Te Kainga Marire
4.0/5 (1 ratings)-
Photograph © Te Kainga Marire
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Photograph © Te Kainga Marire
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Photograph © Te Kainga Marire
Gardenvisit Editorial
Te Kainga Marire is an inner city native garden. Te Kainga Marire is Maori for the peaceful encampment. The garden was awarded the rating of New Zealand Gardens Trust Garden of National Significance in 2005. 1972 - acre clay wasteland purchased in Te Henui Valley.
Head Gardener's Comment
A Garden of International Significance. NZGT 2008. Garden featured in the BBC Documentary Around the World in 80 Gardens with Monty Don - which screened on BBC Two in 2008.
History
1972 - acre clay wasteland purchased in Te Henui Valley
1973 - 74 Perimeter planting, including orchard
1976 House building commences
1977 House completed and landscaping commences
1990 Garden first opens to the public
Plants of Note
A collection of NZ Native plants including Alpines and ferns.
Opening times - Open September to April 9am - 5.30pm daily. Other times by appointment.
Admission - Adult $10
Website - Visit the Te Kainga Marire website
Local Hotels
Hotels within 30km as the crow flies from this garden.-
Timandra Motel (0km away)
From 89.00 NZD to 200.00 NZD -
Northgate Motor Lodge (0km away)
From 121.00 NZD to 143.00 NZD -
Brougham Heights Motel (1km away)
From 145.00 NZD to 222.00 NZD
Nearby Gardens
Gardens within 30km as the crow flies from this garden.-
Tikorangi (The Jury Garden) (14km away)
(3.5/5)
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Ngamamaku Garden (14km away)
(5.0/5)
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Pukeiti Rhododendron Garden (17km away)
(5.0/5)
Reviews and Comments
Have you visited this garden?-
over 3 years ago
fetu said
An inspiring garden using natives. Loved the use of recycled timber in hard scape. Lots of bird life. A good vege garden area too.
(4.0/5)
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