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
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Glasshouses Nz Logo

See the Garden Come Alive

I have set up the table with the pots of Tulips 🌷 I will have for sale during the festival 😀 this year I have 36 different varieties available and they will be at the perfect stage to take home and enjoy 😉 
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Only a week to go until the Tulip festival 😆 here are some photos of last year's festival. 
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I planted all the white Tulips i had in pots last year into this raised bed, and i am loving this effect with the silver foliage 😆
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When I cleared this bed a few months ago I filled it with Tulips I used in my displays from last year 😁
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Tulips 🌷 🌷 🌷 not long now until the festival 😆
#longbushcottage #Tulips #tulip #tulipfestival #nzgarden #mygarden #nzgardener #springbulbs #spring
Tulips 🌷 🌷 🌷 not long now until the festival 😆
#longbushcottage #Tulips #tulip #tulipfestival #nzgarden #mygarden #nzgardener #springbulbs #spring

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