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Cross Hills GArdens & Nursery

The Wilson family have created a 7 hectare (17 acres) world renowned park a few kilometers north of Kimbolton Village in Manawatu.
It includes one of the world's finest collections of Rhododendrons and Azaleas.
Because of the more acid soil and cooler climate, the northern Manawatu, which includes Kimbolton, is ideal for growing Rhododendrons.
The park is also home to a huge variety of trees, shrubs and plants including conifers, 
maples, oaks, beeches, liquidambars, camellias, cherries, magnolias and trilliums. The list is endless.
October and November are the most colourful months of the year. People, who visit the gardens at these times are in for a feast of colour, and around every corner there is something different to explore or see along the well-formed walkways from water features, waterfalls, magnificent clematis display, a camellia Millennium Maze.
Cross Hills Gardens is now home to the famous Cross Hills Country Fair with people coming from all over the country to sell their products. It also provides opportunities for visitors to wander around the park. This annual event occurs in November.
Cross Hills also has an Plant Centre, where people may purchase a great selection of plants, including Rhododendrons & Azaleas - all grown site.
The Garden Cafe is also available near the entrance. It operates daily from 13th October to the 18th November through part of the peak spring season and seats 60 people for morning and afternoon teas and light lunches.
Contacts
Scott or Rodney Wilson
339 Rangiwahia Road
RD 54
Kimbolton 4774
New Zealand


P   +64 (0)6 328 5797
F   +64 (0)6 328 5773
E   [email protected]
Cross Hills Garden Website
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Outdoor Safety Code:
1. Plan your trip
2. Tell someone
3. Be aware of the weather
4. Know your limits
5. Take sufficient supplies
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Remember KEEP NORTHERN MANAWATU BEAUTIFUL!
Facilities are not always provided.
Unless signage indicates otherwise -

 !   ​Strictly no camping, tenting or freedom camping
 !   
Strictly no fires

 !   Take away all rubbish. Leave only your footprints.
Toilet facilities available in Rangiwahia, Apiti and Kimbolton.​
​Motorhome and camping sites available in 
​Rangiwahia, Apiti Tavern & Eatery and Kimbolton Hotel

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