Gardens to visit - Castlemaine

Overview

Castlemaine garden is in a rural setting 15mins drive from Lumsden, Southland.

It has been a work in progress over the last 24 years.

A large Macrocarpa hedge, creating shelter from strong NW winds, inspired a vision of creating a large country garden.

Long cold winters and often mild to very dry summers with strong NW winds are normal.

The garden is a country garden, with also an area based on English design. At 200 metres above sea level & inland, we get hard frosts & quite a bit of snow at times. Trees, rhododendrons, roses, bulbs, varied hedging, & plants suitable to this area have been planted. With two small ponds being built over the years.

Spring is probably the best time aesthetically in the garden, but with the four seasons sometimes being quite dramatic, they can be beautiful as well.

The Gardener

Sharon & Peter have lived here for the last 25 years. They have enjoyed developing the garden.

Garden Size

2 acres.

Other Facilities

Castlemaine Cottage is a self-contained 3-bedroom cottage. Click on the link.

https://www.airbnb.co.nz/rooms/1113219898943467755?guests=1&adults=1&s=39&unique_share_id=09ff97e4-4666-494b-bfe2-5fe05d12c700

Info

Accommodation
Castlemaine Cottage is a self-contained 3-bedroom cottage. The main bedroom has a queen bed, 2nd bedroom has two single beds, and the third bedroom 1 single bed. The home is warm and comfortable, with two heat pumps and a log burner. One bathroom with a shower. One separate toilet. Separate laundry with washer and dryer. The living area has French doors opening off it, a TV and a radio. The kitchen has an electric oven and a gas cooktop. There is a Nespresso coffee machine in the kitchen equipped with essentials. BBQ is also available. Our farm homestead is nearby so we are not too far away if needing help with anything.
Price
$10 per person.
Parking
Buses can drive down the track & turn around and then park outside the entrance to the garden. Cars can park by the house.
Wheelchair Access
Yes our grounds are wheelchair friendly.
Dogs allowed?
No dogs please.
Food available?
There are some great cafes in nearby Lumsden & Mossburn for coffees,& meals.
Picnics
Picnics allowed.
Children allowed?
Yes, but please supervise.
Toilets?
No, we don't have toilet facilities.
Seating
Yes, seating is located in areas all around the garden.
Guided Tours
Sharon is available for a guided tour on request.
Weddings
No, but photos for Weddings are welcome.