Land Journey
20 day New Zealand
New Zealand’s Taranaki Garden Spectacular with Contrasts of New Zealand’s Gardens & Natural Wonders
Experience a range of public and private gardens during the celebrated Taranaki Garden Festival. This tour provides a mix of gardens of national significance and spectacular scenery. Absorb arresting panoramas during our journey across Cook Strait aboard the Interislander Ferry. Sample the wine of the Marlborough region, take a private tour of the renowned Flaxmere Garden, and enjoy the French influence of Akaroa. Appreciate the diversity of plant life that extends across the North and South islands, owing to New Zealand’s varied climate.
This journey departs:
1 November 2026
Highlights
The following highlights provide an overview of some of the captivating encounters awaiting you on tour.
Botanical Guide, Sarah O’Neil
NZ gardening writer, author and passionate gardener, Sarah brings to life New Zealand’s myriad botanical aspects.
Harbourside Highlights of Akaroa
Enjoy a full day to explore the village of Akaroa. Visit The Giant’s House, with its colourful sculpture mosaic garden.
See Private Gardens
Visit a host of New Zealand's best private gardens, including Hortensia House, and meet their owners.
Inclusions
Seen below are your tour’s inclusions. They ensure you’re free to enjoy each day’s discoveries without worry or distraction.
Travel with a small group of 15-25 guests, escorted by an expert Botanical Guide
Relax aboard a spacious coach with an experienced and informative Coach Captain
All sightseeing and entrance fees as per the itinerary
Includes 19 nights’ accommodation in centrally located four-star hotels, return airport-to-hotel transfers, plus 36 meals and select beverages
Attend the spectacular Taranaki Garden Festival, renowned for its gardens of significance
Discover Ayrlies private garden, seen on Monty Don’s television series
Spend time at the 2014 International Garden of the Year, Hamilton Gardens
Cruise spectacular Milford Sound and explore Queenstown and Arrowtown
Itinerary
Trip Notes
Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change
Fitness rating: Medium
Group size: 15 to 25 guests
Our experience of gardens, their flora, and other aspects of nature, is subject to weather conditions and seasonality, which may vary
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