Hollard Gardens — Attraction in Taranaki

Real hidden gem! We half stumbled across the gardens coming down off the mountain after a morning walk. The gardens are extensive, well maintained and beautifully presented, they are as good as gardens get, with lots of variety, you would expect to see gardens of this calibre in a major city, not in the middle of farmland. There is a very comfortable indoor visitor Center you can relax in with a free hot drink. There’s a awesome kids playing ground in a open park like setting and a barbecue area. Plenty of parking and it’s all Free! So if you have even a slight interest in beautifully presented plants and flowers or just like being in a very zen like environment make...

This is a large and beautiful place. My husband and I got married here many years ago. Our photos were taken in the garden, it was so beautiful and peaceful. There is an awesome little playground with a tower at the far end of the garden with modern bbq areas toilets and kitchen facilities. There is a cosy information center at the top of the garden which also has toilets and kitchen facilities, not to mention, we have gone there in the colder months and there was a beautiful fire going inside to warm up in front of. They put a lot of work into this place and it really shows. We...

My first time to visit the Hollard Gardens. Although, not all flowers have bloomed but the set up was really accommodating. Had a free green tea in their cozy Hollard Centre. Have taken pictures in the childrens playground. One thing that caught my eyes was the Flinstone car and the giant chair. Good for taking photos. Have seen few wild rabbits running around the garden. The place is great for group of friends and family. They have few of the Bbq machine where you can cook and enjoy a meal with friends and family. I believe the place is perfect for wedding photos too,...