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Among gentle hills blanketed with native bush, Moss Green exists as a country garden. The sound of a river and the song of birds are heard as guests visit the water, fern and rose garden complete with a pond. An onsite nursery specialises in pond and damp place plants. Open daily from September to April, 10am to 5pm. Address: 2420 Akatarawa Road Upper Hutt New Zealand
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Efil Doog: read it backwards for a description of what to find at these gardens. Sculpture, bonsai trees, and an array of plant life are spread throughout 4.2 hectares (11 acres) of beautiful gardens. Also featured is an exhibition of original early New Zealand paintings by important artists. Visitors are welcome from October 1 to March 31, Wednesday to Sunday from 10am to 4:30pm. All other times by prior arrangement. Address: 1995 Akatarawa Road, RD2 Upper Hutt Wellington New Zealand
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Visitors are welcome for a pastoral getaway of blueberry picking and emu visiting. The blueberries are organic and the emus friendly in a quiet meadow not far from town with guides offering tours of the farm. The shop offers a variety of blueberry and emu products as well as pottery, fudge and hand-made candles. Open daily from December to March, 10am to 6pm. Address: 1301 Akatarawa Road Akatarawa Valley New Zealand
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Designed with great care to protect the environment, Staglands is also a joy to visit with a variety of attractions. Along with streams and ponds, native plants and trees, Village Greyford at Staglands displays early settler life in New Zealand. Wildlife also thrives here and visitors will see a wonderful variety of birds and insects. The onsite Country Cafe offers hearty meals. Open daily from 10am to 5pm. Address: Akatarawa Valley Upper Hutt Wellington New Zealand
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