"Birdsong Cottage"
Why this name? the
birdsong symphony that this garden produces each
morning through to the evening describes the
reason for the name, we planted specifically to
encourage the bird population and that we did,
as it is truly amazing it is a sound lost to
many folk these days, but not here at Aramatai
Gardens, which is a sanctuary and a bird watches
paradise.
Birdsong Cottage is
situated within 2 hectares of garden for you to
view and relax in at your leisure, this award
winning garden has two large natural ponds with
their associated plants and fauna, and an island
planted with NZ native plants.
Also most known
exotic weeping trees, natural rock formations,
roses, flowers, shrubs, rhododendrons,
Camellias, plus a sunken garden and many other
features e.g. fruit, nut and berry orchard, a
vegetable garden, and extensive lawns and
walkways.
Our Cottage and
garden represents a lovely peaceful, tranquil
place to rest and relax in, with many rustic
seats where reflective conversation, a wine or
coffee can be enjoyed by visitors, it is an
oasis just off a main highway where stresses can
be forgotten, or Trisha can ease away any aches
and pains at all levels with a
Therapeutic/Aromatherapy massage in amongst
nature at its best.
Other things we can
offer you to do:
A 15 minute walk
through our sheep and beef farm to a large
picturesque hidden water-fall and native bush.
Many walks along
quiet back roads where nature resides.
A 10 minute drive to
the very spectacular 90 foot tall Doc. "Omaru"
water-fall.
A 15 minute drive to
Mapara "Kokako bird" Reserve.
A 3/4 hour drive to
"Waitomo Glow Worm Caves", Back-Water Rafting
and Absailing Adventures.
Horse trekking and
rides.
We also can offer
you a tour of our Display Room featuring an
extensive collection of Antique Musical
Instruments, English Porcelain, Silver, crystal,
Cane Fishing Rods and many other items of
interest.
Our property is a
working sheep and beef farm with many
plantations of trees situated within a
picturesque valley surrounded in mountainous
hills. We have a Clydsdale horse, a donkey, two
working dogs, two pet dogs and a cat.
Stu and Trisha have
lived on this property for 32 years and are very
happy to provide a very comfortable and
welcoming stay, one that you'll never forget, do
come and see for yourselves.
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