Moondance Manor Gardens
Moondance Manor Gardens
Moondance Manor Gardens
4.5
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A Waikato Garden of Grandeur in Tamahere, between Hamilton and Cambridge, offering a stunning garden visit, light refreshments and the perfect wedding venue.Moondance Manor Gardens are extensively planted with abundant flower beds, a wealth of native and exotic mature trees, a large ornamental pond with Pekin ducks, many open lawns, and formal hedging; all set on over a hectare bordering the Waikato River.Moondance Manor Gardens are open from October to April by appointment.
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Natalie L
Auckland, New Zealand55 contributions
Nov 2017 • Friends
I have visited Moondance Manor on two occasions and thoroughly enjoyed time spent walking around the extensive grounds and relaxing in the lovely garden setting -
On both occasions we enjoyed an informative and interesting tour of the Gardens , by our charming hosts , also participating in a fun garden quizz On the first visit of approx 20 Ladies we took part in a croquet putting mini tournament after which we were served an amazing homemade afternoon tea , so delicious and generous - really did make a special occasion of the visit - On the next visit in the late afternoon ,with a smaller group we also had an enjoyable and memorable time on the garden talk & walk through the grounds then loved relaxing and enjoying our surroundings and the lovely ambience - Appreciate the work and love evident at Moondance Manor, a very memorable place
On both occasions we enjoyed an informative and interesting tour of the Gardens , by our charming hosts , also participating in a fun garden quizz On the first visit of approx 20 Ladies we took part in a croquet putting mini tournament after which we were served an amazing homemade afternoon tea , so delicious and generous - really did make a special occasion of the visit - On the next visit in the late afternoon ,with a smaller group we also had an enjoyable and memorable time on the garden talk & walk through the grounds then loved relaxing and enjoying our surroundings and the lovely ambience - Appreciate the work and love evident at Moondance Manor, a very memorable place
Written 2 September 2018
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Erin L
Tauranga, New Zealand50 contributions
Apr 2017 • Couples
What a wonderful setting. You can go for morning tea and it is a wedding venue. Unfortunately when we went it is just going to change hands and will be closed for 9 months for additions to be added on. There is a chapel and wonderful garden which you can sit outside in. Well worth a visit when open again
Written 16 May 2017
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This review is NOT for Moondance Manor Gardens - we believe it is for Sarnia Park in Cambridge. While we offer refreshments with our garden tours we are not a Wedding Venue nor have we sold our property or been closed for additions.
Written 4 January 2018
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Shobbyy
Auckland Central, New Zealand77 contributions
Dec 2015 • Friends
The pleasant fragrances make the garden environment extremely wonderful which you can not afford to miss during travel to hamilton!
Written 31 January 2016
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Annnyy
Auckland, New Zealand233 contributions
Jan 2015 • Family
A beautiful garden and a perfect place for a family get together..
Evening time is preferred as it has a beautiful atmosphere at that time.
Evening time is preferred as it has a beautiful atmosphere at that time.
Written 22 November 2015
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turfmoor
Auckland19 contributions
Nov 2015 • Friends
Wonderful garden in a very quiet and peaceful setting. A very good morning tea, all homemade and served sitting out on the sunshine. Only downside, I personally found the garden tour very long-windedly! Would highly recommend a visit. Only one toilet available if visiting in a large group, ie bus.
Written 12 November 2015
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91andy
Christchurch, New Zealand1 contribution
Mar 2015 • Couples
The garden is a delight for the eye and the lovely couple have a lot of knowlege to share with us. The refreshments are "like mother used to make" if not, better!
What a treat and what a glorius spot to visit. Janet and Andy
What a treat and what a glorius spot to visit. Janet and Andy
Written 25 May 2015
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shadzz
Palmerston North, New Zealand3 contributions
Apr 2015 • Friends
A special thank you for hosting our family / friends group of 16 earlier this month. The afternoon tea was divine and generous and we thoroughly enjoyed our garden tour. The garden is beautiful and we can see a lot of effort goes into the maintenance.
Well done for providing a top attraction!
Roselle
Well done for providing a top attraction!
Roselle
Written 21 April 2015
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Kumquat712
Hamilton, New Zealand54 contributions
Dec 2013 • Friends
I have visited twice & both times delightful. Lovely couple who are very knowledgable about the plants in their wonderful garden, & yummy refreshments, mostly homemade.A lot of hard work goes in to this garden being a real treat for visitors.
Written 15 September 2014
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kiwimarg
Hamilton, New Zealand60 contributions
What agreat experience. The owners were very enlightening and the lunch was superb.
Written 2 April 2012
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