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´Vision of Paradise´ - Garden Tours
A selection of gardens highlighting some of New Zealand´s loveliest gardens have been chosen ranging from the large and spectacular to the small idyllic home garden. Inset is the 3.6 hectare landscaped gardens and Tudor style home of the ´Tupare gardens´ in New Plymouth. |
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| From this lovely garden of Bill and Sue Kay in the Waitomo area is one of many private home gardens open for public viewing. |
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Discover water-lily ponds, golden carp, rippling streams, the water-wheel, fountains, sculptures, wildlife, and the lush green native plant life of the ´Rapaura Watergardens´ situated on the Coromandel Peninsula. |
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| This well known Wanaka garden belonging to Keith and Pat Stuart has featured many times in magazines and television. It comprises woodland, alpine and perennial areas. An extensive collection of hellebores, as well as many rare and unusual plants, make this garden for all seasons. From a very steep planted bank with a walkway of old roses to an attractively landscaped stream, the garden has attracted visitors and photographers worldwide. |
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A fifth of New Plymouth´s land is devoted to public parks and gardens. Pukekura park is regarded as a superb formal park of Victorian charm with flower gardens, fernery, waterfall, fountain, glasshouses of tropical ferns and orchids, native bush, and artificial lakes. In December and January the park hosts a specacular lighting display. |
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| Adjoining Pukekura park is Brooklands park with bush, sweeping lawns, immense trees, and a natural amphitheatre where crowds of up to 17,000 can enjoy outdoor concerts.
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