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Longbush Cottage Gardens

A modern cottage garden located in beautiful central Wairarapa, New Zealand.

Open by appointment only.

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The Gardens

Discover Longbush Cottage Gardens, where nature’s beauty unfolds in a modern, flower-filled setting. Crafted with care by Luke, and rated 4* Garden of Significance by NZGT, the gardens feature a series of unique “garden rooms,” each radiating from the charming 1890s cottage and spanning over a hectare.

Embark on a self-guided tour through vibrant colours, captivating plantings, and ever-changing seasonal highlights. Explore at your own pace, enjoying a visual and sensory feast that evolves with the seasons.

Plan your visit and experience a truly mesmerizing journey that will inspire and rejuvenate.

Book Your Visit – Choose from various options to immerse yourself in the beauty of our gardens.

Book now

Welcome to the Gardens

Discover Longbush Cottage Gardens, where nature’s beauty unfolds in a modern, flower-filled setting. Crafted with care by Luke, and rated 4* Garden of Significance by NZGT, the gardens feature a series of unique “garden rooms,” each radiating from the charming 1890s cottage and spanning over a hectare.

Embark on a self-guided tour through vibrant colours, captivating plantings, and ever-changing seasonal highlights. Explore at your own pace, enjoying a visual and sensory feast that evolves with the seasons.

Plan your visit and experience a truly mesmerizing journey that will inspire and rejuvenate.

Book Your Visit – Choose from various options to immerse yourself in the beauty of our gardens.

Book now

The Glasshouses

LAMS is a premier French manufacturer of aluminium glasshouses, specializing in creating both vintage-inspired early 20th-century and modern designs.

Meticulously handcrafted in France, the glasshouses seamlessly blend the enchantment of bygone eras with contemporary materials and construction techniques, all while offering the added advantage of zero maintenance.

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. Embrace the alluring aesthetics of our greenhouses while luxuriating in their functional features and enduring quality.

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

Our range

The Glasshouses at Longbush

LAMS is a premier French manufacturer of aluminium glasshouses, specializing in creating both vintage-inspired early 20th-century and modern designs.

Meticulously handcrafted in France, the glasshouses seamlessly blend the enchantment of bygone eras with contemporary materials and construction techniques, all while offering the added advantage of zero maintenance.

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. Embrace the alluring aesthetics of our greenhouses while luxuriating in their functional features and enduring quality.

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

Our range

The Emporium

The Longbush Cottage Emporium, opening in September 2024, offers a curated selection of garden-inspired products and local artisan goods.

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

The Emporium aims to be more than a shop, providing a welcoming space for gardening enthusiasts and supporting local crafts. Discover a treasure trove of items to enhance both your garden and home.

Step inside

The Emporium

The Longbush Cottage Emporium, opening in September 2024, offers a curated selection of garden-inspired products and local artisan goods.

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

The Emporium aims to be more than a shop, providing a welcoming space for gardening enthusiasts and supporting local crafts. Discover a treasure trove of items to enhance both your garden and home.

Step inside

Plan your Garden Visit

Open daily by appointment between 10:00 and 16:00:

  • $15 per person, pay online or when you arrive
  • Seasonal plants are available for sale
  • Eftpos / Credit Card facilities are available
  • 15 to 20 minutes drive from Martinborough, Greytown, Carterton, and Masterton
Book now

Plan your Garden Visit

Open daily by appointment between 10:00 and 16:00:

  • $15 per person, pay online or when you arrive
  • Seasonal plants are available for sale
  • Eftpos / Credit Card facilities are available
  • 15 to 20 minutes drive from Martinborough, Greytown, Carterton, and Masterton
Book now
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