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NZ Walking Routes > Auckland > Hauraki Gulf > Ngatea Water Gardens
Ngatea Water Gardens
- Location
- Bratlie Place off State Highway 2. 1 hour from Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga and Coromandel.
- Description
Picturesque 5-acre property with funny signs and scenes throughout, complete with giftshop, playground, and function centre for weddings and other occasions. The wheelchair friendly path through the gardens will take you over bridges, past water lily ponds, waterfalls, waterwheels and magical fountains. There are hand fed birds, fish and turtles said to be the oldest in New Zealand. Also set within the gardens is a Can Museum, displaying over 11,000 different beer, soft drink and unusual cans from around the world.
Open Sunday to Thursday, 10am-5pm (closed July)
Ngatea Water Gardens are privately owned and operated by Roger and Emma Blake. They designed and built the gardens, commencing development in 1995. The garden caters for all ages; the playground and quiz being favourites with the children.
Admission: Adults $8, 5-13 yrs $4, Preschool: free, Group discounts for 10 or more people.
- Level
- Easy
- Amenities
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- Birds
- Carpark
- Picnics
- Plant Life
- Playground
- Toilets
- Wheelchair Access
- Source
- ngateawatergardens.co.nz
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