Kahikatea Gardens - Trade Information Sheet
Product: Kahikatea Garden & Farm Tour Category: Garden and Farm tours
Location: 60 Wilkie Street, Woodside, Greytown, Wairarapa, New Zealand [we are located on the corner of Wilkie and Humphries Streets]
By Car: Five minutes west of Greytown Five minutes from Woodside [Greytown's train station] Twenty-five minutes south of Masterton One hour, ten minutes from Wellington on State Highway 2
By Train: One hour from Wellington to Woodside [Wairarapa Line]
Hosts: Greg & Neil Montgomerie-Crowe Phone: [+64] 06 3049 461 Mobile: [+64] 021 509 461
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.kahikateagardens.co.nz https://www.facebook.com/KahikateaGardens
Rates: Prices are gst [15%] inclusive. - Eight [8] adults or more - $20 per adult and $10 per child [5-10 years]. Infants, Tour Leaders, Drivers etc FOC. - For less than eight [8] adults - $25 per adult and $10 per child [5-10 years] A minimum charge of $100 applies for smaller groups and is subject to availability.
Bookings essential: Phone [+64] 06 3049 461 or [+64] 021 509 461 or email us [email protected]
Hours: Tours available between 9.30am and 4pm. Allow 1½ to 2 hours. Open daily except Christmas Day [25 December] unless notified by the owners. Main flowering season is September to April. A list of seasonal flowers is available for Inbound Operators on request.
Extras: Morning or afternoon teas are available @ $7.50 per person. Request should be made at time of booking. Comfortable footwear should be worn. The walk is over gentle terrain but covers lawn, gravel and pasture. Depending on the time of day and weather conditions, the ground may be damp under foot.
Child Policy: Children are welcome but they must be supervised by accompanying adults.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made by Kahikatea Gardens due to adverse weather conditions will receive 100% refund. Cancellations made by Inbounder within 24 hours of booked date will result in 100% loss of the total booking price.
About Us: Kahikatea Gardens has been in the Montgomerie family for three generations. Neil and Greg will explain features of the garden as they guide visitors around the garden and orchard. The tour begins with a walk through a grove of ancient New Zealand native trees. There are many flowering shrubs and trees in the garden. Climbing roses drape over old post and rail fences and old machinery feature as pieces of art throughout the garden. The old cowshed and stables are filled with interesting "treasures" which trace the early farming years. Walnut, hazel, chestnut, pine nut, fruit and citrus trees feature in the garden and nearby orchard. Excess produce is made into jams and chutneys. These are sold at the gardens, along with the walnuts and hazelnuts. There are many special spots in the garden for photographs. The garden is very popular for wedding ceremonies and photographs.
Our Animals: In a paddock adjacent to the garden there is a special area set aside for visitors to interact with the animals. The central lane allows visitors to walk through the pet sheep, miniature horses, alpacas, and donkeys. All the animals like to be patted and look forward to being given a treat or two. There are many photo opportunities with the animals and Neil and Greg will ensure that no one misses out on a truly unique kiwi experience! About Neil & Greg: Neil is the fifth generation of his family to call Greytown home. Neil worked predominately in the public and local government sector both in New Zealand and overseas. He has lived in South Africa, England, Austria, India, and Singapore. Greg is a fifith generation kiwi and his mother was born in nearby Martinborough. He established one of Wairarapa's first commerical olive groves and imported the first olive press to the Wairarapa from Italy. Greg has owned and operated exclusive Bed & Breakfast lodges in New Zealand.