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 ...

Take in the stunning grounds, marvel at James Chapman-Taylor's achitectural magic, enjoy a relaxed picnic with friends, or experience a superbly hosted corporate event in the house.

Tupare is owned and managed by the Taranaki Regional Council on behalf of the people of the region. Enjoy it - it's yours.

Stop press: Tupare is open until 8pm over the summer months, giving you more opportunities to enjoy this special place.

Free house tours: These are held at 11am on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays. Meet at the front door.

Coming up       

Sunday 14 February, 10am-noon: River ecology workshop. Learn how aquatic insects are good indicators of health in our waterways. This will be fun for kids as they discover the weird and wonderful organisms in our waters. There will be bangers for brunch and be prepared to get your feet wet!

February 17 and 18, 7pm-9pm: Paul Waite, Chairman of the UK's Lutyens Trust will talk on "Sweetness and Light; English Arts and Crafts Architects and their Influence on Chapman-Taylor". Numbers are limited so book your place by calling 0800 736 222. Entry is free.