This tour takes you to three outstanding private gardens in the Christchurch area, including “Ohinetahi ”.  As you travel from garden to garden, you will also enjoy the scenic panoramas available from the Port Hills including Christchurch City, the Canterbury Plains, Southern Alps, and Lyttelton Harbour.

Ohinetahi, which overlooks Lyttelton Harbour, is the magnificent private garden and historic residence of distinguished New Zealand architect, Sir Miles Warren.  This garden, rated as one of the best in New Zealand, is known internationally.  The gardener is usually available at Ohinetahi to answer your questions.

You will have time to wander round and explore each of the gardens, and enjoy their beauty and tranquillity.

At each garden you will see a wide range of native and exotic plants and trees, such as rhododendrons, camellias, roses, magnolias, hostas and lavender.