The Giants House — Attraction in Banks Peninsula Community

Don't get me wrong this is a fantastic place to visit, fabulous artworks and awesome photos. However, unfortunately, the one star is purely for the poor customer service at the entrance. We made our visit on 13 Jan, and it was a super hot day with harsh sun, we were trying to find a shady place for my daughter while she waits for her mummy to get EFTPOS card. However, the lady insisted that we need to pay first before we step in. If I don't have kids with me I will just wait, no problem at all. Since I got kids with me, I explained that I was trying to find a shady place for my daughter. However, she answered you can wait here, but NO ENTEY BEFORE YOU PAY FOR IT. At that moment, I can't see or feel any kindness from her, especially for kids, very unprofessional, and this definitely not the KIWI WAY to treat kids, what a shame. With great respect to the owner's artworks, I told myself we are here to enjoy the art, not argument, so I did not argue with her. While we waited at the entrance, I also observed that the lady seems had a bad day, as she appeared in the cold face, no smile and no greetings to other patrons.

I am trying to raise awareness for the management that do not let the bad customer service ruined this remarkable place. Be kind,...

We came across this place 2 years ago but missed it as we thought it was quite pricey but I am so glad that we come here this time with our 2 little ones! It’s well well worth the money and indeed the happiest garden on earth! I still miss the whole experience and time we spent there though the weather wasn’t good when we visited.

The garden is beautifully designed with amazing mosaic arts, together with fruit trees, beautiful beautiful flowers, herbs and all kinds of plants. We admire how beautiful they grow as they are far bigger and better than those in our own garden. We love how the tomato plants are formed as they looked like something you only find from a fairy tale! You can easily spend a few hours there, walking the same place but discovering something you missed before, there are so many details and amazing little things to bring you a smile. We felt happy walking in, even happier when we walked out the garden.

Thank you to Josie Martin and everyone else who created this...

Located approx 90 minutes out of Christchurch, quite windy roads but a nice scenic drive. This place has awesome workmanship which has taken approx 20 years to put together and is still growing. Beautiful architecture, a minutes drive from Central akaroa. No access for wheelchair and baby prams. No parking available at the premises either. You've got to park down on the road and an approx 50 metre walk up a steep driveway will give you access to the site. Absolutely loved every detail of this place however the downfall was wheelchair and baby pram access. The tile floor and steps are extremely slippery too so and very dangerous if your carrying a child. Opens from 11am. Great views from the peak point and you can sit back enjoy the view in a Royale fashion. I would happily visit again but will keep in mind the health and safety regulations regarding how slippery the steps and floors are. Hope these are taken into consideration before any mishaps take place. Lady at the counter was very...