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- cb4fullcircleAustin, TX91 contributionsTake the cable car up and leisurely wind your way back down to the city viewing these wonderful gardens, we were so pleased we took the time to see these beautiful gardensWritten 31 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- onitadaWellington, New Zealand277 contributionsI might have missed the 800 year old Rimu tree by taking a wrong turn and ending up in the Kaori Cemetary staring at a tribute monument to the ships cat, Mrs. Chippy, from Shackletons Antarctic Exhibition, where I knocked back a sip of Old Monk Rum in salute, only to learn that it is easier getting into a cemetery than leaving one, and yet, that is what I managed to do.
A trail took me back into the Otari Reserve where I found myself following a stream bed, along so many trestle bridges, and it was here that I encountered a two-meter-long fin eel, resting in a shoal, thus avoiding the current. I pondered its existence, and mine for that matter. I then came to my senses and continued on.
The path also took me back to the picnic area (with barbeque facilities and toilet), where I looped up over to the main building (with toilet), back down past the waterfall, right down to a trail that led me to the car park from where I ventured from on Churchill Drive, around the condemned trestle bridge.
Such is the nature of the Otari Reserve, that when you enter you may not know where you end up, or where you are going.Written 21 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Adventurers049Brisbane, Australia3,450 contributionsThis is quite a large rose garden and is well laid out.
After a walk around the roses, you can sit down and enjoy a tea or coffee in the adjacent café.Written 3 March 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Neil BAuckland, New Zealand1,470 contributionsAn important piece of NZ history. Carefully researched restoration of Mansfield's birthplace with an interesting outline of her life. A nice combination illustrating both the way of living for middle-class NZers around 1900 and the life of the famous author. We'll worth a look.
There's a great 'eye spy' activity sheet for the little ones, that's actually good fun for the grownups!Written 24 June 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - thriftymanwellington34 contributionsUp the hill from the Zoo in the suburb of Melrose is the Truby King House with its associated garden.The House is dominant on the skyline,with the gardens surrounding it.Truby King the founder is buried on the grounds.The attraction is often open to the public and the gardens are well maintained,and are a pleasure to see.Written 29 May 2014This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- onitadaWellington, New Zealand277 contributionsTruby King Gardens nestled up in the hills of Melrose was once the residence of Dr. Truby King the founder of the Plunket Charity for babies.
Literally, once upon a time, every baby, including me, would receive a Plunket booklet, with your name on it, wight, health details etc.
You cannot actually go inside the building, unless there is an open day, however you can visit the monument, take in the views, and traverse the garden. The garden trail is mixed pathed and there was, once upon a time, miniature sculptures present, although for the life of me I couldn't locate them this time.
The gardens look a little tardy and could do with a little bit of TLC. They are a reminder, as is the building, that you can walk around, off a time gone bye. Truby King Gardens is on the Southern Walkway and could be included in something more ambitious by taking that trail.Written 6 May 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
