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 Butterfly & Orchid Garden
Within Dickson Holiday Park
Victoria Street, Thames.
Phone 07 868 8080.
Website:www.butterfly.co.nz
Open 7 days, ideal for sunny and rainy days.
Summer 10am- 4pm
Winter 10am- 3pm.
A little wonder world, full of the most beautiful butterflies and exotic flowers.
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 Ngatea
Water Gardens
Bratlie Place,
Ngatea
Ph: 07 867 7275
Fax: 07 867 7260
Email:
ngateawatergardens@xtra.co.nz
Web:
www.ngateawatergardens.co.nz
Owners: Roger and Emma Blake
Tranquil 5 acre paradise with bridges, waterwheels, waterfalls and magical fountains. Turtles, friendly hand fed birds and fish, plus funny signs and scenes throughout, guarantee to make your day. NZ’s only can museum. Cafe, giftshop, playground, picnic areas. Gardens open Sunday to Thursday, 10am to 5pm. (Gardens closed July). |
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R A P A U R A
A TOTAL EXPERIENCE
586 Tapu Coroglen Road
Tapu,
Thames Coast
Tel/Fax 07-868 4821
Email: info@rapaura.com
www.rapaura.com
 Endorsed as a ‘Garden of Regional Significance’ by the New Zealand Gardens Trust in 2006, and recommended by international travel guidebooks, RAPAURA is a 64-acre private estate nestled in the midst of the Coromandel Forest Park within 2 hours drive of Auckland.
A mature property, which has evolved over more than 30 years, RAPAURA offers something for everyone; native trees, ferns, seasonal flora, lily ponds, meandering walks over lush green lawns, bridges and streams, garden sculptures by an award winning artist and a relaxing bush walk to a cascading waterfall ‘The Seven Stairs to Heaven’.
Open all year. RAPAURA also offers comfortable accommodation.
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 Waiau
Waterworks
471 three-o-nine Road
Coromandel
Ph/Fax & A/h:
07 866 7191
Email: info@waiauwaterworks.co.nz
Web: www.waiauwaterworks.co.nz
Hosts: Chris Ogilvie
 Play and Delight in the whimsical and wondrous creations of Chris and Kay at Waiau Waterworks, where you can squirt water from bike powered pumps, do battle with water cannons, ride the flying foxes, play in the mouse wheel, race tiny boats. Smile at Kay’s sculptures, figure out how the water clock works, and enjoy the many other fun things to see and do. Then have a cup of insanely good locally roasted coffee at our café. Open 9am-5pm daily, all year round. Small charge. Shop and toilets. 12 min from Coromandel town. Fun and Funny!
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 Waihi Waterlily Gardens
441 Pukekauri Rd, Waihi
Ph: 07 863 8267
Email:visit@waterlily.co.nz Web:www.waterlily.co.nz
Open 10am-4pm November-Easter Year Round Accommodation
Garden Admission Applies
15 enchanting acres of gardens, ponds and established park-like grounds. Licensed café, renowned coffee, stunning setting. Challenge yourselves with giant chess, curl up with a book beneath giant flora, relax and absorb the beauty of nature. Luxurious cottage accommodation, nestled in private gardens, offers self-contained or fully catered stays.
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