Totara Waters Garden showcases a variety of unique and collectible plants gathered from across the North Island, along with artistic garden pieces and distinctive pots that enhance the experience for visitors. The extensive sub-tropical plant collection features a diverse range of specimens, including large bromeliads, cycads, beaucarnea, yuccas, aloes, agaves, strelitzia, and numerous types of palms. These plants are beautifully arranged in island beds and expansive lawns, creating a tropical ambiance. Additionally, there is a significant bonsai collection, with some trees cultivated from seeds planted 40 years ago.