Every last Saturday of the month

Come along on this guided ramble through the autumnal gardens at the Village.

Presented by a costumed historical interpreter, explore the seasonal changes and discover some of the varieties of plants and trees that feature with a perspective on the cultivation of the natural world from past to present. This large open-air ‘living history’ museum was extensively landscaped when it was opened to the public in 1980, and is now managed by a full heritage gardener. The seven-acre site features a pond with wetland scrub, heritage vegetable and flower gardens, and lots of native tree and flora such as harakeke, manuka and kawakawa. Notable trees include oak, mulberry, and fruit trees such as quinces, medlars, pomelos, stone fruit and more.

This is a 1 hour meandering  stroll at a slow pace, mostly along the shell paths, occasionally veering into grassy areas to look closer at the vegetable and herb gardens.

Free with admission