Travel & Explore

Close to Zealandia Wildlife Sanctuary (10 mins drive) - Makara Peak Bike park entrance (1 min) - Skyline Walkway (4 mins) - Wellington City Centre (15 mins) - Wellington Botanic Gardens (10 mins.

From SH1: Travel south through Rolleston & Burnham toward Norwood Rd, just before Selwyn River Bridge. Turn right onto Telegraph Rd (signs for Darfield/West Coast), travel approx. 6kms then slight left onto Clintons Rd. Turn left onto Ridgens Rd (gravel road) then left onto Hollands Rd; destination is at end of road behind hedge; turn left into entrance. Restrictions: Park in main carpark; larger vehicles park in front of main carpark at upper road level. Dogs must be on leads at all times.

From Warkworth: Head north on SH1 toward Wayby Station Rd, turn left onto Cox Rd; destination approx. 800m down road. Restrictions: Max. vehicle length 12m.

From Lyttelton: Head toward Governors Bay then toward Diamond Harbour. Entrance next to Golf Course; large stone gateway. Additional Information: Walking, cycling, rhododendron gardens & historical buildings. Restrictions: Gates open at 8am; close 5.30pm (winter); 8pm (summer); phone to check. Pay at kiosk. NO dogs or cats allowed as working farm. Cold & solar showers. Cafe only open during summer.