Welcome to Tupare

Experience the beautifully restored garden and Chapman-Taylor home. Sculpted from a hillside overlooking the Waiwhakaiho River, this is THE premier landscaped garden.

Sense the prestige, lifestyle and stories of the property's original developer, the prominent businessman Sir Russell Matthews, and his family ...

Upcoming events

Sunday 27 May, 2pm-4pm: Autumn walk. See Tupare in its autumn glory and hear Greg Rine explain why deciduous trees change colour and drop their leaves, and tell some of the stories of Tupare's special trees.

First Sunday of the month, June-October: Join us for High Tea at Tupare

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What the gardeners are up to

• Rose dead-heading has finished and hips are being allowed to form ready for winter pruning.
• We are giving the glasshouse a good clean - especially the pots - to make it less comfy for any bugs and diseases that may be tempted to over-winter.
• Potting on nemesias, primulas and pansies for a splash of winter colour over the next few months. If you place them in a sunny spot, they'll give a nice long flower display.
• Raking up autumn leaves and mixing them in compost bins with grass clippings, green material and a handful of lime for a well-balanced compost.

Tupare is a Garden of National Significance