The Katherine Mansfield House and Garden is a fully restored period house where the famous author Katherine Mansfield was born in 1888. Katherine Mansfield is New Zealand’s most internationally famous author. She was a writer of short stories, poetry, letters, journals and reviews and changed the way the short story was written in the English language. She was a rebel and a modernist who lived her short life of 34 years to the full. The house was returned to its original layout and design in the... Read more

Wellington Botanic Garden offers free access to unsurpassed views, unique landscape, exotic forests, native bush, colourful floral displays and gorgeous specialist gardens. Start your visit at the Treehouse Visitor Centre. Grab a bag of duck food and check out the children’s corner for kid friendly activities you can do in the garden. Explore new areas or visit old favourites. The Children’s Play Area has a flying fox and grassy hills for rolling competitions. Come play under our trees and... Read more

Supporting the Wellington Botanic Garden, providing information and running tours etc. a historic garden of national importance. Established in 1868 as the countries colonial garden it was responsible for the trial and importation of valuable plants, especially Pinus radiata, a tree that became the basis of the countries timber industry Extensive playground with swings slide flying fox. Duck pond fountains for summer fun. Special sundial unique in NZ where you can be the pointer A garden... Read more

Nature walks, kiwi spotting and overnight accommodation on Kapiti Island. This is one of New Zealand's most precious nature & marine reserves. "You can't find an experience like this anywhere else in the world." (Past visitor). To make the most of your special visit to Kapiti Island, let us host your stay and offer you genuine hospitality and local knowledge. Our overnight kiwi spotting tours are famous. Stay in a nature lodge or one of our new luxury camping experiences. Be nature-inspired on Kapiti... Read more