Maple Glen in Wyndham offers an enchanting experience for nature lovers, sprawling across 75 acres filled with an impressive variety of trees, shrubs, ferns, and flowers. Visitors often describe it as stepping into a fairy tale, especially when wandering through the Bluebell Forest and along the serene ponds and lawn paths. This private garden, maintained lovingly by its elderly owners, features unique wildlife including guinea fowl, golden pheasants, doves, an ostrich, and black and white turkeys. Recommended by local visitor centers, Maple Glen is a must-see destination for those seeking tranquility and photographic inspiration in the Southland region.
Terry Klenner
3 years agoJust a fantastic place to walk around . We spent 2hrs walking around unbelievable amount of trees, shrubs , ferns and flowers. 75 acres of land in total. 11hrs to mow the lawns, tractor with twin mowers . Closer to the buildings you have guinea fowles, golden pheasant , doves , 1 ostrich and black and white turkeys.
Stella The Curtain Shop NZ
2 years agoAbsolutely gorgeous! Just like getting into a fairyland when wandering around the Bluebell Forest. So many beautiful flowers, together with the ponds and lawn paths, give you a lot of photographs imaginations.
Ann Hong
5 years agothis private garden reminds me of Bush Garden in Victoria Island. The owner is a couple of 91 and 78 years old. It is free. We get recommendation frim Gore visit center, and it is on our way to Curio Bay. We spent over an hour there and also talked to the owners.
Desmond Chan
6 years agoI was absolutely stunned by the scale of this garden and the many man-made lakes it has. I nearly got lost in it as I couldn't find my way back to the car-park by 5:00pm. I recommend you have a map with you when visiting :-)
Felix P
6 years agoYou have to visit this beautiful place. This place is simply paradise. Don't forget to donate a little and take a few hours to enjoy every single area of the garden.