Garden Tour
East Coast Tour

This season we revisit the ever popular gardens of the Awatere and East Coast. We will take you to wander through some of the best gardens with amazing views of some of our country’s most beautiful landscapes. Enter into a bygone era for a special treat of teas using fine bone china at the privately owned Oak Tree Cottage. Enjoy a lunch stop at The Store, Kekerengu.

Oaktree Cottage ~ Russell and Nicola Kerslake

Russell and Nicola Kerslake welcome you to Oak Tree Cottage. Step back in time where you can sit relax and enjoy an authentic Devonshire Tea in a setting of yesteryear. Nestled under established Oak Trees and amongst cottage gardens, Oak Tree Cottage enjoys a peaceful rural setting in the heart of the Awatere Valley. Take in the history of this old Cobb Cottage Est. 1874 which has been lovingly restored as a family home and teahouse.

London Hill ~ Dennis and Barbara Burkhart

Overlooking Lake Elterwater, London Hill Gardens contain a mixture of old established trees, new and developing gardens with magnificent views of Benmore and Mt Tapuae-O-Uenuke. Meander down the tracks or take a leisurely stroll to the lookout and take in the lake views.

Barewood ~ Joe and Carolyn Ferraby

A classic potager features at Barewood, with brick paths edged with box and lavender divide beds of soft fruits, vegetables and flowers with old-fashioned apples and pears espaliered on iron arches. A garden planted to complement the century-old homestead with old roses encircling the verandah and prettily clambering over brick walls. Plant connoisseurs will find much to inspire them.

Winterhome ~ Richard and Sue Macfarlane

Winterhome features long vistas with interest at every turn and wonderful mass plantings including Mediterranean-type plants that thrive along Marlborough’s East Coast. There is a sensational outlook of the Pacific Ocean from this garden. This garden is structured and planted to have year-round appeal, with little regard for current garden fashion trends. This garden truly reflects the personality and passion of those who tend it.

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