Whangarei Quarry Gardens

A lovely walk around these sub tropical gardens. Nice cafe too! Cyclone Gabrielle unfortunately took out the arid section, but the rest is beautiful.

If you like plants, then this is a must do. A great back story of self-help and community action bought to life in a post industrial setting. Some of the collections are world-class, and once you have admired the considerable handiwork of the team that run the place, the cafe is a very pleasant place to have a coffee or a light meal.

Absolutely beautiful gem. Wide walking paths, options for additional paths into the tall trees, super-sized plants, and a friendly and helpful staff. It is a nature sanctuary.

Amazing! Really beautiful place, made with lots of love and care. So many things to discover and explore and even hiking through the forest. We had a lovely time (two hours walking, hiking, and exploring) there.

Amazingly beautiful place! A perfect spot to visit with family for a peaceful and scenic escape. The gardens are full of unique and diverse plants, with helpful information about their names and origin, great for those keen to learn. The short walks are easy and enjoyable, surrounded by beautiful landscapes, waterfalls, and native bush. Highly recommended for a relaxing day out in nature!