Waipahihi Botanical Reserve

Best kept secret

If you are after a pleasant stroll through lovely gardens then this is the place. Walk around the ring road and top to admire the views of the lake and mountains.

Best kept secret

If you are after a pleasant stroll through lovely gardens then this is the place. Walk around the ring road and top to admire the views of the lake and mountains.

Nice gardens to visit

Not a huge botanical gardens and not too much variety to see. More like an established park with several lawn areas mainly on sloping ground. Parking is limited so expect they don’t have huge crowds v...

Nice gardens to visit

Not a huge botanical gardens and not too much variety to see. More like an established park with several lawn areas mainly on sloping ground. Parking is limited so expect they don’t have huge crowds v...

Hidden treasure

Just discovered this little gem which was looking spectacular with all the rhododendrons and azeleas in bloom. It was perfect to take my 94yr old Mum as we could drive through and then we parked and d...