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The Gardens

Discover Longbush Cottage Gardens, where nature’s beauty unfolds in a modern, flower-filled setting. Rated 4★ Garden of Significance by NZGT, explore vibrant “garden rooms” radiating from the 1890s cottage.

Wander through vibrant colours, captivating plantings, and ever-changing seasonal highlights.

Explore at your own pace, or book a guided tour, enjoying a visual and sensory feast that evolves with the seasons.

We’re open most days and weekends. Bookings are essential before your arrival.

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Longbush Cottage Across The Lake
Longbush Cottage Across The Lake
Longbush Cottage Long Cottage Border
Longbush Cottage Long Cottage Border
Longbush Cottage Panoramic Amobise Glasshouse
Longbush Cottage Panoramic Amobise Glasshouse

The Emporium

A curated selection of garden treasures and artisan pieces — enhancing both garden and home. Step inside and discover something unique.

Located alongside the Gardens, the Emporium features textiles, ceramics, keepsakes, and seasonal plants — thoughtfully chosen to capture the spirit of Longbush.

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Longbush Cottage Emporium A View In The Classique Glasshouse
Longbush Cottage Emporium A View In The Classique Glasshouse

The Glasshouses

French-crafted LAMS glasshouses, blending classic charm with modern durability. See them in our gardens, or explore the full range online.

Whether seeking the perfect environment to nurture your seedlings and plants or additional space in which to savour your garden throughout the year, LAMS presents tailored solutions to meet your individual needs.

Explore a wide range of options that provide a sanctuary for cultivation and inspire grand visions and designs

Longbush Cottage proudly serves as the national distributor of LAMS glasshouses in New Zealand.

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Glasshouses Nz Logo

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We are all set up and ready to go 😍 happy Friday everyone. #longbushcottage #dovecotehouse #foodtruck #fridaynightfoodtruck #nzgarden #nzgardener
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We are all set up and ready to go 😍 happy Friday everyone. #longbushcottage #dovecotehouse...

Our first Gathered at Longbush cottage is tomorrow from 4.30 where you will be able to enjoy the yummy 😋 food of @dovecotehouse as usual we have a full bar service and plenty of seating around the garden and in the Glasshouses 😁 we can't wait to see everyone 😀 #longbushcottage #dovecotehouse #gathered #foodtruck #foodtruckfriday #nzgarden #nzgardener
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Our first Gathered at Longbush cottage is tomorrow from 4.30 where you will be able...

I have no idea of the name of this Dahlia but it is rather lovely 😊 #longbushcottage #Dahlia #cuttinggarden #nzgarden #nzgardener #autumngarden
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I have no idea of the name of this Dahlia but it is rather lovely...

I am very pleased with the way blue 💙 flowers pop against the gold foliage in the Blue and Gold garden 💛 #longbushcottage #nzgarden #nzgardener #salvia #Sedum #lambsear #blueandgoldgarden
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I am very pleased with the way blue 💙 flowers pop against the gold foliage...

The Longbush Cottage Emporium has had a refresh all ready for the Wairarapa Autumn plant fair on the 28th of March 😆 tickets are available from the Wairarapa plant fair website 😀 #longbushcottage #wairarapaplantfair #plantsforsale #nzgarden #nzgardener #autumngarden #Emporium
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The Longbush Cottage Emporium has had a refresh all ready for the Wairarapa Autumn plant...

Only two weeks until the Wairarapa Autumn plant fair 😍 this event is a fantastic opportunity to visit two beautiful gardens and purchase unusual and hard to find plants from the people who grow them 😀 #longbushcottage #wairarapaplantfair #plantsforsale #Autumn #autumngarden #nzgarden #nzgardener
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Only two weeks until the Wairarapa Autumn plant fair 😍 this event is a fantastic...

Cardoon's have the best seed heads! And the birds 🐦 absolutely love the seeds 😀 #longbushcottage #cardoon #seedheads #seeds #nzgarden #nzgardener
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Cardoon's have the best seed heads! And the birds 🐦 absolutely love the seeds 😀...

Cosmos is my favorite annual 😍 #longbushcottage #cosmos #cosmosflower #whitegarden #whiteflowers #nzgarden #nzgardener #annuals
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Cosmos is my favorite annual 😍 #longbushcottage #cosmos #cosmosflower #whitegarden #whiteflowers #nzgarden #nzgardener #annuals

I am very excited to announce that the episode of the podcast Our plant stories that I took part in is now available to listen to either via the website, Our plant stories or on Spotify, the episode is called Luke's Harakeke. #longbushcottage #ourplantstories #podcast #Harakeke #flax #Phormium #nzgarden #nzgardener
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I am very excited to announce that the episode of the podcast Our plant stories...

Happily the netting bags worked at keeping the birds off some of the grapes 🍇 😄 #longbushcottage #grapes #grapevine #netting #nzgarden #nzgardener #spode #spodeitalian
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Happily the netting bags worked at keeping the birds off some of the grapes 🍇...

Bunny tails in the grass borders 😆 #longbushcottage #grassborders #nzgardener #autumngarden #nzgarden #bunnytails
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Bunny tails in the grass borders 😆 #longbushcottage #grassborders #nzgardener #autumngarden #nzgarden #bunnytails

We are all set up at the Martinborough fair 😆 its going to be a beautiful day 🌞 come say hi! #longbushcottage #fair #Martinboroughfair #plantsforsale #dahlias #thegladstonegrower #solidelegance
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We are all set up at the Martinborough fair 😆 its going to be a...

What Visitors Say

Sue Rhodes
Sue Rhodes 18 November 2025
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It was a pity we went at the end of the Tulip season but it was lovely seeing some of the last tulips in flower. We will have to time it right to visit next time in the peonies season. Our host was excellent.

Glenny Y
Glenny Y 21 October 2025
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Visited 2 weeks after the Tulip festival. Lovely garden.

Anjali Bhat
Anjali Bhat 19 October 2025
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very difficult to access with wheelchair, very pretty displays of the tulips in the buckets but very disappointing the tulips in the beds!

Melinda Harley
Melinda Harley 6 October 2025
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Never seen that many varieties of tulips!

Reg van Lijf
Reg van Lijf 5 October 2025
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Wow Longbush Cottage! The tulips were outstanding and Luke was very helpful about how to look after them. A great place to unwind and enjoy the garden with friends

Anne Hynds
Anne Hynds 5 October 2025
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