Gardens

The garden will surprise and enchant you - over the last 25 years it has been transformed into a succession of surprises as you move from one landscaped area to the next. Friendly fantails follow you around while you chance upon a fragrant garden, hosta haven, secret garden, stumpery, native garden, moonlight garden, butterfly house, magnificent azalea and rhododendron garden, woodland garden and parkland. The variety of textures and colours is endless.

For garden lovers and all other interested clubs Ribblesdale is an absolute must for those wanting to get away from the rush of everyday life into a restful, unique NZ garden experience.

Ribblesdale is developing its own micro-climate and eco-system where environmental theories have been integrated into the design of the gardens and butterfly house.

Lose yourself in 4 acres of tranquility - beautiful at all times, breathtaking in spring.

Garden Visit Details
Admission - $10 per person
Garden tour takes approximately 1 hour or longer to fully appreciate every aspect of the garden.
Excellent parking for both cars and coaches.
Toilets available.
No dogs please
Cosy cottage accommodation available.
Picturesque settings for garden weddings.
Marquee site available.
Unlimited photographic opportunities.
Rhodos, aszaleas, hostas and other potted treasures for sale.
Organic Oxford honey and free range eggs for sales.
Grounds available from spring through to autumn.


For Arisaemas, Arums and hardy bulbous Aroids see - http://homepages.paradise.net.nz/arums