Garden Tours, Country Yard Gallery, Windwhistle Wander

Windwhistle Wander – Join us here at Benlea and The Point Station for the Windwhistle Wander garden open day to be held on Saturday 14th November. Both large country gardens, there will be plenty to see with a varity of garden styles, history galore at The Point Station, a few stalls, and plants for sale. Click the link above for more information and ticket sales (from September 1st).

The Gallery is full of handcrafted jewellery, ecoprints, photographs framed and on canvas, cards and silk scarves plus other items as well. Open by arrangement – please give us a call – 0274319079. Facebook/Instagram: countryyardnz

Garden only tours can be arranged for garden clubs, or other groups interested in beautiful, large, country gardens. Our high country garden covers over one hectare of land with many mature trees and shrubs, both exotic and native. There are many pathways meandering through the garden, two large rock gardens – one with a natural bird bath, and an art gallery to view. Tours include morning/afternoon tea. Minimum number of 15 people applies or minimum price as detailed below.

Tours can be combined with other local gardens to make a day trip.

Wandering around the garden
Lady in waiting
Garden views
Spring Daffodils
Eco prints in the gallery
Cherry blossoms
Lambs in the spring time
Lilly of the valley
The art gallery
Handmade necklaces
Visiting the pet sheep
Jewellery
Home baking!
George enjoying some feed
Tulips

Important Details:

Duration: 1 hour
Capacity: 40 people
Operates: October – May
Hours: Mon – Sat: 9.00am – 5.00pm. Closed: Sun and public holidays.
Transport: All groups must make their own way to Benlea
Directions: You can find out how to get to Benlea here.
Booking a tour: All tours by reservation only. Contact us here.

Please try to arrange your tour at least 24 hours in advance, the sooner the better to secure the spot you want.

We can run 2 tours per day, one in the morning, one in the afternoon.

Because we are very much a working farm, we rearrange our days or work longer hours so we can do these tours. We feel it is so important for people to be given the opportunity to get out on a real farm so we absolutely love making time for them. But with the realities of running a farming business, our tour spaces are limited – so get in quick and come and see us!!

Tour Highlights:

Wandering the lovely paths of the beautiful 1 hectare homestead garden
Stunning mountain views as you walk around the paths
Opportunity to see thousands of different plant species both native and exotic
Visit the art gallery where you can observe/purchase handmade jewellery, eco prints and local photography
Visit the family’s hilarious pet sheep as you walk around the garden
Enjoy delicious home baking with a hot tea/coffee*

*We can cater to allergies/food requirements if arranged in advance