Top Things to do in Manawatu-Wanganui Region
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Things to do in Manawatu-Wanganui Region, North Island: The Best Gardens
Discover the best top things to do in Manawatu-Wanganui Region, New Zealand including Cross Hills Gardens, Heritage Park Rhododendron Gardens, Bradley's Garden -Garden Visit & Miniputt Golf, Victoria Esplanade Gardens, Bason Botanic Gardens, Studio 202, Dugald MacKenzie Rose Gardens, Wanganui Winter Garden, Dannevirke Domain, Paloma Gardens.
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1. Cross Hills Gardens
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By Katieclem46 - Hamilton, New Zealand
If you are a rhododendron lover this is a great place to visit. Long established gardens with tearooms on site providing in-house baking, and a very tempting nursery with high quality plants for sale. Beautiful and peaceful.
2. Heritage Park Rhododendron Gardens
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By Marmaduke04 - Wellington, New Zealand
Absolutely gorgeous gardens over several acres , specialising in Rhododendrons but many other trees and shrubs to be viewed by meandering over the wide expanses of lawns and pathways. Quiet and peaceful , and a huge selection of plants to views - a small lake draws the eye. Not to be overlooked. a treat to view.
3. Bradley's Garden -Garden Visit & Miniputt Golf
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By Dairyflatters - Mairangi Bay, New Zealand
We were a collection of friends in town to do the Lost Highway Rail Trail & stay in town for 3 nights. When asking locals what to do, Bradley's was recommended every time. We were treated exceptionally, ordered the Devonshire Tea the day before (as is the instruction), toured the lovely gardens, played Mini Putt to shrieks of laughter & had a fab time. Seriously recommended.
4. Victoria Esplanade Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 491 reviews
Reviewed By rev2000 - Sydney, Australia
Victoria Esplanade Garden is a place where you can never say enough. It has so much to offer. A beautiful Rose Garden, Nature trail bush walks, Manawatu River walk, small aviary, Coffee shop and above all a Mini Railway where you enjoy a 2200 meter track through the bushes and forests.
5. Bason Botanic Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 177 reviews
Reviewed By valandrobw - Carterton, New Zealand
This is an amazing place to visit. There is so much to see with lots of picnic areas and beautiful planting of all kinds of trees and ferns etc., hothouse with incredible orchids etc.,
6. Studio 202
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Studio 202 is Located in the Horowhenua town of Levin, NZ. It includes the Studio and gallery of award winning artist Ronda Turk. Visitors are welcome to enjoy the artists garden also. Only a 15 minute walk from the main shopping area. The property also has B&b accommodation available. Visitors groups welcome, email or phone Ronda to book.
7. Dugald MacKenzie Rose Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 62 reviews
Reviewed By nibacchus - Mount Waverley, Australia
Walk through the rose garden during bloom time. See the colours on display. Breathe in the fragrant scents, especially the Double Delight variety There are more than 80 varieties to see. Take a stroll around the adjoining park to see the birds or cross the road to see the Manawatu River and walk along its bank. Also enjoy the cherry blossoms at the entrance during spring time.
8. Wanganui Winter Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 74 reviews
The Winter Gardens is an all-year-round attraction with colourful displays whatever the season or weather. Adjoining the Winter Gardens is the Art Garden which combines an intriguing blend of sculpture and garden art.
Reviewed By rodcramb - Randburg, South Africa
A stunning, well kept garden very close to Victoria Lake. Ample parking with an aviary outside too. There's a Mud Duck café close by for snacks. Lovely display and a wide variety of plants.
9. Dannevirke Domain
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By kiwisi1 - Hamilton, New Zealand
Always go, and always will. This domain has a lot to offer, an Avery, a Lake, small river down the bottom. Heaps of birds to feed and deer to look at.
10. Paloma Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By Kiwicouple96
On Wednesday the 20th of January 2021 we celebrated at 25th wedding anniversary As a surprise I took Sharon Francis away for a weekend She did not know we were going until we got there and the destination was Paloma Gardens....... Oh my goodness how amazing was this place We have been there before for a work doo but we stayed in the little red house for two nights There were books a plenty to read no cell coverage for me just unadulterated peace and quiet silence and tranquility. Stunning.....the gardens are Amazing The Norton arboretum was awesome it had so many trees from Kauri to potacarpus and so many more The Giant bamboos are stunning so many little places in the garden to sit relax and let the soul in the mind be free You have to see it believe it It is definitely a must see.
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