Type: Large Country
Owner: Mary Pat Hogan
Address: 485 Buffalo Rd, Coromandel Town Coromandel, 3543
Mail: P O Box 83 Coromandel
Phone: 07 866 8659
Fax: 07 866 8659
Cellphone: 025 841 736
Email: waitatigardens@xtra.co.nz
Contact: Waitati Gardens Waiau Waterwos
Description
Waitati, your contact garden for this group is a relatively new garden set on hillside overlooking hisotric Coromandel Town. A plantsperson’s garden with new & unusual treasures for the gardener or floral artist. Nov to Jan is the best time to visit. Waitati and Taraire are open all year whilst Rapaura and Waiau close over winter. If an escorted tour of Waitati is required so no treasures are missed a booking is necessary. Coromandel town is a micro climate, tropical yet subject to sudden downpours. Good footwear & jacket are good travelling companions. Garden of Distinction Award winner.
Waiau Waterworks, quirky water features, fun for all ages. Waitati Gardens & Photographic opportunities over Coromandel Town. Stamper Battery (operating) at gate. Driving Creek Railways a short walk down road passing Taraire Gardens on the way
Other Information
Coromandel Town is a wonderful holiday spot for all ages. Offiers gadens, fishing/hunting, pottery & arts, pavement cafes, an operating gold stamper battery and world renowned Driving Creek railway. Enjoy picturesque drives up coast to Colville Cafe & Store then on to deserted beaches for picnics. Visit seafood restaurant for crayfish dinners. There are many top quality motels and camping grounds to call home whilst you explore this wonderful tucked away corner of NZ. See Coromandel Town website.
Open: Waitati & Taraire are open all year Waiau & Rapaura close over winter
Admission: Varies. Waitati & Taraire $5 per person . Children no charge.
Directions: 4 Top Gardens of Coromandel Rapaura Waterlily Gardens Thames Coast Waiau Waterworks on 309 Road Taraire Gardens Rings Road Waitait Gardens Buffalo Road
Parking: All clearly marked. Waitati drive through gardens to house