Red Oak

Red Oak is a 2.5 acre established garden of mature oak and walnut trees scattered throughout the garden providing a canopy for the array of colourful garden beds Rhodos, hydrangeas, hostas, roses, day lilies, calla lilies, dahlias, are all inter planted with no real plan or design, just as long as they survive!

All these plants need to survive our challenging hot, dry, windy, conditions. The garden surrounds the Glen Ida schist homestead built in 2007 on the original site of the 1900’s homestead. It has wonderful views of the garden and surrounding limestone hills and glimpses of the Weka Pass train meandering through the pass and stopping at Frog Rock.

The limestone walls built in the early 1900’s have also been retained in the garden and with mostly flat terrain has enabled a large variety of easy walking avenues and vista few points to sit and enjoy the tranquillity and peaceful surroundings.

Whimsical artwork, sculptures and a few gardening quotes on display through out the garden will make you smile.

Not to be missed is the garden gift shop and plant nursery. A complimentary drink and food to purchase also available. We look forward to meeting you all.