WELCOME TO WHAKAPUNI STATION & GARDENS
Established 1931
Whakapuni Station is a working sheep and beef farm in the South Wairarapa, just a 20 minute drive from Martinborough. The property was purchased by Andy and Bridget Mathewson in 2008 and has taken on quite the transformation since. The homestead was built in 1931 so the garden is a mix of old and new which adds to the interest and surprise around each corner.
OPEN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Formal gardens include roses, hydrangeas, delphiniums, lavenders and peonies all set within borders of buxus and teucrium, and modern topiaries and sculptures are incorporated into the new courtyard landscaping around the house.
The new planting is expected to reach maturity in the next 5 years with more formal hedging, topiary and blending of country cottage and traditional English gardens to continue.
Loading days...
1 hr
20 New Zealand dollars
Loading days...
2 hr
35 New Zealand dollars
Loading days...
2 hr
50 New Zealand dollars
In this beautiful example of a country station, the generations of gardeners show in various sections of the gardens. Bridget has added to this established garden by extending the back lawn where an opening in the hornbeam hedge invites you through an avenue of conifer trees and out to the lawns, ha-ha border and pond with wetland planting.
A TOUCH OF HISTORY
The sentinel California Redwoods planted in the 1930's stand proudly at the entranceway to the homestead.
The huge date palm that dominates the front of the family home was planted in the 1960's and is quite a feature of the station’s history.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
HOW DO WE VISIT YOUR GARDEN?
Garden tours are by appointment only between October and April. Please get in touch by filling in the booking form or by email below.
WHAT DOES IT COST TO VISIT YOUR GARDEN?
Our garden Tour is $20pp.
For an enhanced experience, book our Garden Tour and High Tea package for $35pp offered in the morning or afternoon by prior arrangement.
For the ultimate experience opt for our $50pp package which includes the Garden Tour followed by a relaxing lunch - a perfect way to unwind and savour the beauty of our gardens.
AREÂ DOGS ALLOWED AT YOUR GARDEN?
As Whakapuni Station is a working sheep and beef farm, dogs are not permitted on the property.
DO YOU HAVEÂ WHEELCHAIR ACCESS AND PUBLIC TOILET FACILITIES?
The garden is wheelchair friendly. Restrooms are available for visitors but please note we do not have facilities appropriate for the disabled.
CONTACT US
Bridget Mathewson
2409 White Rock Road
Martinborough
027 443 1022