Seasonal Highlights & Events

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.

Plan Your Visit

The Emporium

A curated selection of garden treasures and artisan pieces — enhancing both garden and home. Step inside and discover something unique.

Located alongside the Gardens, the Emporium features textiles, ceramics, keepsakes, and seasonal plants — thoughtfully chosen to capture the spirit of Longbush.

Visit the Emporium
"Experiencing leisure and engineering brilliance in the Classique Glasshouse at Longbush Cottage Emp
"Experiencing leisure and engineering brilliance in the Classique Glasshouse at Longbush Cottage Emp

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.

Explore Glasshouses
Glasshouses Nz Logo
Glasshouses Nz Logo

See the Garden Come Alive

I am amazed there are any Tulips 🌷 left in the garden after the wind we have had!!! We lost a big branch of our oak tree but we managed to get it down without damaging anything 😁
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There are still lots of Tulips looking fabulous in the garden 😀 
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Tulip yellow flight in the Blue and Gold garden 💛 💙 ✨️ 
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White Tulips in the white garden 😆
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The very talented Lucia from @luciazanmonti_photography is busy tonight working her magic on the Tulips tonight ✨️ 😆
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The white Tulips 🌷 on the front veranda are still looking fabulous 😁
#longbushcottage #Tulips #tulipfestival #springbulbs #tulip #nzgarden #nzgardener #spring #pottedgarden

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