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The Gardens

Discover Longbush Cottage Gardens, where nature’s beauty unfolds in a modern, flower-filled setting. Rated 4★ Garden of Significance by NZGT, explore vibrant “garden rooms” radiating from the 1890s cottage.

Wander through vibrant colours, captivating plantings, and ever-changing seasonal highlights.

Explore at your own pace, or book a guided tour, enjoying a visual and sensory feast that evolves with the seasons.

We’re open most days and weekends. Bookings are essential before your arrival.

  • 🌿 Entry: $15 per person (kids 14 and under free)
  • 📅 Opening Days: Wednesay to Monday
  • 📍 Longbush, Wairarapa, New Zealand
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The Emporium

Acurated selection of garden-inspired products and local artisan goods — enhancing both garden and home. Step inside and discover something unique.

Located alongside the Gardens, where visitors can browse unique pieces from local Wairarapa artisans, such as cards, candles and garden-themed art.

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"Experiencing leisure and engineering brilliance in the Classique Glasshouse at Longbush Cottage Emp
Longbush Cottage Emporium A View In The Classique Glasshouse

The Glasshouses

French-crafted LAMS glasshouses, blending classic charm with modern durability. See them in our gardens, or explore the full range online.

Whether seeking the perfect environment to nurture your seedlings and plants or additional space in which to savour your garden throughout the year, LAMS presents tailored solutions to meet your individual needs.

Explore a wide range of options that provide a sanctuary for cultivation and inspire grand visions and designs

Longbush Cottage proudly serves as the national distributor of LAMS glasshouses in New Zealand.

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Glasshouses Nz Logo
Glasshouses Nz Logo

See the Garden Come Alive

The fabulous Becs from @ventana.art.space run her first class here today as part of @pourandexploremartinborough there are two more classes this month and there are still a few places left!
#longbushcottage #ventana #artclass #pourandexplore #Glasshouse
The new shoots of Peonies are like aliens 👽 erupting from the ground 😆
#longbushcottage #Peonies #peony #peonyshoots #nzgarden #nzgardener #wintergarden #mygarden
The tops of the Tulips 🌷 are just beginning to appear in the font 😀 
#longbushcottage #Tulips #tulip #tulipfestival #nzgarden #nzgardener #wintergarden #wintersun #whitegarden
I love how these Leptospermum nitidum copper sheen create of block of beautiful foliage in the Pinot Noir garden, but I am thinking i probably need to prune them twice a year 😆
#longbushcottage #pinotnoirgarden #nzgarden #nzgardener #wintergarden #leptospermum #coppersheen #Amboise #Glasshouse #glasshousesnz
Lord Byron is very pleased with this spot to get a bit of winter sun, but I am hoping he stops before the tulips appear 😻😼😻
#longbushcottage #cat #cats #catsofinstagram #mycat #tulips #springbulbs #tulipfestival #nzgarden #nzgardener #blueandwhitechina
The first Tulip 🌷 of 2025 😆
#longbushcottage #Tulip #tulipfestival #tulip #nzgarden #nzgardener #wintergarden

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