Roger’s Rose Gardens is a world-class rose garden right in the heart of the Waikato region in Hamilton Gardens Surrounded by mature specimen trees the picturesque Roger’s Rose Garden is on undulating land beside the mighty Waikato River. The garden contains large informal beds of Hybrid Teas and Floribunda planted for mass colour, complemented by large lawn areas and single specimen trees with a backdrop of climbing roses displayed on frames, … [Read more...]
New Zealand Rose Gardens to Visit
Dugald Mackenzie Rose Garden – Palmerston North
The Dugald MacKenzie Rose Garden is the pride of the city of Palmerston North and is located in the Victoria Esplanade Gardens. Opened in 1968, the garden has three sections: the formal rose beds, the trial grounds and the plant variety rights collection. The garden contains over 5000 roses in named beds. It is much admired by many local, national and international visitors who pass through its gates. The garden was named after Dugald … [Read more...]
Klamath Falls Rose Garden – Rotorua
The Klamath Falls Rose Garden is located in Government Gardens in Rotorua and are named for Rotorua's sister city in Oregon, USA. A popular venue for weddings, the roses begin blooming in mid November and continue flowering right through until June and peak over the summer months. The Klamath Falls Rose Garden is a very popular destination for the many tourists that visit Rotorua each year. [flickr_set id="72157622999769561"] … [Read more...]
Te Awamutu Rose Garden
Located in Gorst Avenue opposite the Information Centre, the Te Awamutu Rose Garden is one of the best public rose gardens in New Zealand and confirms the towns reputation as the 'rose town' of New Zealand. Opened in 1969, the garden contains over 50 varieties planted in large formal beds and features over 2500 plants. Flowering begins in November and continues until May. [flickr_set id="72157623124492400"] … [Read more...]
Joan Williamson Rose Garden – Taupo
The Joan Williamson Rose Gardens are located in the South Tongariro Domain in the heart of Taupo. It is named after a former mayor of Taupo who was instrumental in their development. [flickr_set id="72157623124289792"] … [Read more...]
Frimley Park Garden – Hastings
Frimley Park is a well known rose garden in Hastings. Containing over 5500 roses which are surrounded by mature trees. A new pavilion is a recent addition to the gardens Visit the Hastings Rose Society page [flickr_set id="72157662018249354"] … [Read more...]
Parnell Rose Garden – Auckland
Also known as the Dove Myer Robinson Park, the gardens contain over 5000 roses which create a blaze of colour throughout summer and autumn. It is a popular attraction in the suburb of Parnell, not far from down town Auckland. The adjacent Nancy Steen Garden contains a collection of heritage roses while the white garden is a popular venue for weddings. [flickr_set id="72157630566800128"] … [Read more...]