Bay of Plenty Parks Gardens

Te Puna Quarry Park

Te Puna Quarry Park gives visitors a chance to view tranquil gardens in an amazing environment. Developed by volunteers, there's plenty to...

Kaimai Mamaku Forest Park

The Kaimai Range and the Mamaku Plateau make up the 45,000ha Kaimai Mamaku Forest Park. The park separates the coastal Bay of Plenty and the...

Mokoia Island Guided Walks

Enjoy an hour long guided tour of Mokoia island ecological sanctuary. Home to some of New Zealand's wildlife bird life including the Tui, the...

Kaingaroa Forest

Exquisite Kaingaroa Forest is the largest forest in the North Island of New Zealand, and the largest plantation in the southern hemisphere. The...

Waioeka Scenic Reserve

This is New Zealand's largest scenic reserve, covering 1800ha along the Opotiki to Gisborne highway. The area was cleared for farming after...

Huka Falls

One of the few outlets from Lake Taupo is the mighty Waikato River, New Zealand's longest river, which gushes through a narrow chasm at the...

Te Urewera National Park

Te Urewera National Park is located in Eastland, on the North Island's east coast. The largest forest in the North Island, Te Urewera National...

Whirinaki Forest

Craters of the Moon

The name Craters of the Moon springs from the eerie atmosphere and unusual craters dominating the landscape (incidentally, they look nothing like...

Hukutaia Domain

The 5ha domain contains one of the finest collections of native flora, with 80 species of native trees, shrubs, ferns and grasses, plus several...

Waihi Waterlily Gardens

Explore 15 unforgettable acres of gardens, ponds and established park-like grounds, just 5 minutes from bush and heritage trails of the Karangake...

Moondance Manor Gardens

Moondance Manor Gardens are extensively planted with abundant flower beds, a wealth of native and exotic mature trees, a large ornamental pond...

Alphra Lavenders

Alphra Lavender, a company that farms and sells Lavender, with a range of creams, sprays and lotions.

Take the free tour of the farm and...

Pureora Forest Park

Pureora forest was the site of one of NZ's most important conservation battles, in 1978, when protesters perched on platforms in the remaining...

Hamilton Gardens

Hamilton Gardens is not being developed in the manner of conventional botanical gardens. Instead, the concept is based on the relationship...

Waitakaruru Arboretum & Sculpture Park

Carved into a hillside, this 42-acre former quarry has been transformed into a magnificent collection of trees and shrubs. Waitakaruru Arboretum...

Bullswool Farm Park

Bullswool Farm Park is located at the end of Rahu Road, East of Mackaytown, just above the picturesque Karangahake Gorge. There is an array of...

Kiwi House Otorohanga

The Kiwi House and Native Bird Park in Otorohanga, is owned and operated by the Otorohanga Zoological Society Inc. This is a non-profit...

Pirongia Forest Park

The flat grasslands of the Waikato are interrupted only by the volcanic ridges and peaks of the Alexandra Volcanics. The volcanics follow a...

Woodlands Historic Homestead and Gardens

Woodlands Historic Homestead and Gardens features a large colonial dwelling constructed in 1872 as a manager's residence for a 98,000-acre...