Paripuma Garden is located on the edge of Marlborough's Clifford Bay, about 25 minutes drive south of Blenheim, in New Zealand's South Island.
Created by passion and a huge amount of hard work, from a bare sandy paddock, since 1999 Paripuma has been growing a unique collection of indigenous and several very rare plant species. The garden has won a number of prestigious awards.
Rosa Davison, a landscaper by profession, had always dreamt of creating a haven for wildlife on what was a barren and windswept seashore. Using thousands of Ngaios and other sturdy native trees and plants, shelter was created for interesting and some near-extinct species such as Pennantia Baylisiana, Eryngium and Tecomanthe Speciosa. The result sees intertwining walkways and hidden paths juxtaposed with traditional formal lines, blending a strong central vista into the natural lie of the land. The property is now home to bellbirds, woodpigeon, tui, quail, pheasant, geckos, frogs and many butterflies.
Paripuma has accommodation available for those who want to stay (and they offer accommodation for your dog to stay too).
They also make the property available for weddings and events.
Check out the Paripuma website for more......
Created by passion and a huge amount of hard work, from a bare sandy paddock, since 1999 Paripuma has been growing a unique collection of indigenous and several very rare plant species. The garden has won a number of prestigious awards.
Rosa Davison, a landscaper by profession, had always dreamt of creating a haven for wildlife on what was a barren and windswept seashore. Using thousands of Ngaios and other sturdy native trees and plants, shelter was created for interesting and some near-extinct species such as Pennantia Baylisiana, Eryngium and Tecomanthe Speciosa. The result sees intertwining walkways and hidden paths juxtaposed with traditional formal lines, blending a strong central vista into the natural lie of the land. The property is now home to bellbirds, woodpigeon, tui, quail, pheasant, geckos, frogs and many butterflies.
Paripuma has accommodation available for those who want to stay (and they offer accommodation for your dog to stay too).
They also make the property available for weddings and events.
Check out the Paripuma website for more......
Click on the first picture, below, to run through the whole set....................
Paripuma sits right on the edge of a stoney beach (see Paripuma house top right).
