Land Journey
20 day New Zealand
New Zealand’s Taranaki Garden Spectacular with Contrasts of New Zealand’s Gardens & Natural Wonders
Discover 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 the 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
4 November 2027
Highlights
The following highlights provide an overview of some of the captivating encounters awaiting you on tour.
Taranaki Garden Spectacular
Explore the gardens of international significance within the Taranaki region, including the renowned garden of Tupare.
Fishermans Bay Garden
Stop at Fishermans Bay private garden, which offers stunning views across the Banks Peninsula coastline.
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. This also includes a visit to Sarah O’Neil’s own private garden.
New Zealand: A Natural Paradise
Sarah shares her thoughts about the gardens and landscapes we are lucky enough to visit while in New Zealand.
Botanical Guide - Sarah O'Neil
Be escorted by an expert Botanical Guide, who will offer insightful talks on various topics and be available for informal discussions, enriching your travel experience.
Inclusions
See below for an overview of your tour’s inclusions and featured sightseeing.
Travel with a small group of 15-25 guests, escorted by an expert Botanical Guide
Includes 19 nights’ accommodation in centrally located four-star hotels, return airport-to-hotel transfers, plus 39 meals and select beverages
Relax aboard a spacious coach with an experienced and informative Coach Captain
All sightseeing and entrance fees as per the itinerary
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
Your day-by-day itinerary details the gardens and other sights that make up your journey.
Taranaki Garden Spectacular
See Kiwi gardens of significance in the spectacular North Island region of Taranaki.
Trip Notes
Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change
Fitness rating: Medium
In some locations you will need to be able to navigate hills, stairs and uneven surfaces.
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