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MoaTours Kiwi Guide Andre with Taranaki Rhododendrons in flower

Taranaki Rhododendron Gardens – Kiwi Guide Stories

Andre 7 May 2022

Join MoaTours Kiwi Guide Andre on his journey through the springtime gardens of Taranaki. Read his travel diary and see his favourite pictures.

Reflections on the pond at Rangiatea garden in Canterbury

New Zealand Spring Gardens

Tracy 1 Jun 2023

Our spring garden tours feature a selection of New Zealand’s best gardens where the owners take enormous pride in their gardens and are keen to share their knowledge. Here’s a summary of our favourite New Zealand spring gardens.

Rhododendrons in flower at Cairnhill Garden in Taranaki

Taranaki Rhododendron Gardens – 2024

Tracy 8 May 2023

We introduced our new Taranaki Rhododendron Gardens tour in 2022, with an extra day added to the itinerary and some exciting new gardens to visit. Here are our photos from last season and read guest reviews.

Meeting the owners at Te Parae Homestead

Country Roads and Cross Hills Gardens Fair – a Kiwi Guide’s perspective

Graeme 6 Jan 2023

Join our Kiwi Guide Graeme’s review of our Country Roads and Cross Hills Gardens Fair. This tour provides a great getaway from the city and a

Otago Springtime Gardens & Victorian Fete: A Guide’s View

Ali 6 Jan 2023

Kiwi Guide Ali Frew enjoys the landscapes and fabulous gardens in flower on our Otago Springtime Gardens tour.

Guests and host Ian enjoying lunch in the garden at Akaunui in Canterbury

Privately hosted lunches in homes and gardens

Tracy 20 Oct 2021

MoaTours’ home hosted lunches are well off the beaten track and offer a chance to get to know country Kiwis. They’re so friendly and welcoming, it’s like lunching with family.

Homestead & Garden at Brookfield House in Oamaru

Classic Homes & Gardens of Otago

Andrew W 1 Jun 2021

Read our latest article all about the Classic Homes & Gardens of Otago, including Chantecler in Queenstown, and Clachanburn in the Maniototo, both on our Otago Farmhouse Gardens tour.

MoaTours guide Andre and Garden tour group on Banks Peninsula

Canterbury Springtime Gardens – Kiwi Guide Stories

Andre 31 Mar 2020

This is Kiwi Guide Andre’s take on the Canterbury Springtime Gardens tour, a 7 day journey through the best gardens in Canterbury in the wonderful springtime.

Giant's House Garden Akaroa - MoaTours Small Group Escapes

New Zealand’s Magnificent Gardens

Tracy 4 Feb 2019

New Zealand’s gardens are spectacular. Nowhere else in the world offers such a unique and diverse range of plants that thrive in environments so accessible to visitors.