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Efil Doog Garden of Art Ecopark

1995 Akatarawa Road, Upper Hutt 5372, New Zealand
+64 4-568 5824
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Magical

Spent a magical overnight in the chalet and was enthralled by the gardens, even in winter. So much... read more

Reviewed 10 September 2017
halcioneminx
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Wellington, New Zealand
Beautiful, Colorful Garden with Sculpture

Driving from Wellington, we entered Upper Hutt and a deep forest before arriving at this extensive... read more

Reviewed 14 February 2017
Ann F
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Santa Ynez Valley, California
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Efil Doog is listed as a "Garden of Regional Significance" by the New Zealand Garden Trust. Is well suited to Private Tours and Functions such as Wedding Ceremony in the Garden or Gallery, Wedding photo location , Private Garden Tours for the Free Independent Traveller / Tourists ( FIT ) or Tour Group Tours. Corporate events / Team Building events, Family Picnic or Special Occasion Events in the Garden or Gallery. GetAway Accomodation in the Gardens and forest stream side . High Tea or Devonshire Tea outings may also be arranged by pre-Booked arrangement
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10 Sep 2017
“Magical”
13 Feb 2017
“Beautiful, Colorful Garden with Sculpture”
Suggested Duration: 2-3 hours
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1995 Akatarawa Road, Upper Hutt 5372, New Zealand
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+64 4-568 5824
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Reviewed 10 September 2017

Spent a magical overnight in the chalet and was enthralled by the gardens, even in winter. So much to explore and enjoy. In summer it must be even more magical. Paul and Glenda and very warm and great hosts. Our chalet was great value and...More

1  Thank halcioneminx
Reviewed 14 February 2017

Driving from Wellington, we entered Upper Hutt and a deep forest before arriving at this extensive, 11 acre, garden with sculpture. We were fortunate to visit in December when many of the 300 varieties of rhododendron were still in bloom as were colorful iris. The...More

1  Thank Ann F
Reviewed 15 November 2016

Lovely gardens, well kept and worth a visit at different times of the year with natives and other plants. Different areas of interest.

1  Thank Glynis W
Reviewed 24 August 2016 via mobile

The most beautiful, idillic , magical place i have stayed at in New Zealand. The hosts were wonderful and most welcoming. We will be returning to Efil Doog gardens in the very near future.

1  Thank Toni P
Reviewed 3 December 2011

This is a "Garden of Significance" in New Zealand and deservedly so. It is an easy ramble through the artistic world of its owners. Pine plantations, stream bridges, rolling green lawns, natives and bonsai are all presented on 11 acres among the bush clad hills...More

4  Thank worldtraveler1716
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