A Garden of National Significance the Ohinetahi property lies in a protected valley in Governors Bay just 20 minutes over the Port Hills from Christchurch. It is surrounded on three sides by a steep volcanic crater rim while the view to the north-east sweeps straight out across Lyttelton Harbour and Banks Peninsula.
A garden was first made on this site in 1865 by T H Potts one of New Zealand’s first botanists. He planted a great variety of exotic trees and shrubs, many of which still stand on the perimeter of the garden.
Sir Miles Warren and Pauline and John Trengrove restored the house and began the present garden in 1977. Designed by two architects and an artist, the garden has a strong architectural frame. Sir Miles has in recent years purchased additional land and the property now is home to large modern sculptures and artworks by renowned New Zealand artists.
Open September to the end of March - daily 10am to 4pm
Entrance $15.00 per person - 2016-2017 season
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