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

Tickets are now on sale for the 2025 Longbush cottage Tulip festival 
To celebrate the 5th year of the festival the garden will be open every day 10am to 4pm from the 27th of September to the 5th of October.
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This clump of Daffodils was in Flower two weeks earlier last year 😆 
#longbushcottage #Daffodils #daffodil #springbulbs #nzgarden #nzgardener #wintergarden #winterflowers
For the past couple of years we have not had enough rain to get the pond totally full, so today I got my neighbour to give it a top up 😆
#longbushcottage #pond #mere #pump #Supra #Glasshouse
More Daffodils are appearing every day 😆
#longbushcottage #Daffodils #daffodil #springbulbs #nzgarden #nzgardener #wintergarden #winterflowers #winter
It was very flattering to be asked by @jomccarroll to contribute to this article on 81 bomb proof plants 😆
#longbushcottage #nzgardenermag #bombproofplants #nzgardener #nzgarden

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