Tucked away in the rolling hills near Martinborough, Whakapuni Station & Gardens offers a peaceful and beautifully curated garden experience on a working sheep and beef farm. First established in 1931, this private garden blends historic charm with contemporary design—featuring everything from towering redwoods and sculpted topiaries to vibrant seasonal blooms.
Visitors can explore structured courtyards, tranquil pond views, and lush floral borders filled with roses, peonies, hydrangeas, and more. The garden is open by appointment between October and April, with options to enjoy a guided walk, high tea, or a homemade lunch surrounded by nature and New Zealand’s rural heritage.
Highlights:
Garden Roots
Established in 1931, the garden beautifully marries historical charm with contemporary planting strategies.
Historic Trees & Focal Features
The entrance is flanked by majestic California redwoods planted in the 1930s and anchored by a commanding date palm dating back to the 1960s.
Garden Design & Planting
Enjoy a variety of floral favorites—roses, hydrangeas, delphiniums, lavenders, and peonies—set within trimmed hedges of buxus and teucrium. Modern topiaries and elegant sculptures adorn the courtyard, blending formal structure with natural beauty.
Landscape Flow
A hornbeam hedge opens into an avenue of conifers, drawing visitors across lush lawns toward a pond framed by a ha-ha and wetland plantings—perfect for a moment of calm reflection
Information:
🌼Type: Flower Restaurant
📍Place: Tuturumuri, New Zealand
📅 Date: check opening hours
🌐Website: https://www.whakapunigardens.co.nz/
