Whangārei Quarry Gardens

Whangārei Quarry Gardens is a subtropical oasis created by volunteers in the remnants of a former quarry.

The Gardens are open to the public and feature a plethora of New Zealand native and exotic plant species.

The Gardens have been a work in progress for over 17 years. They are the efforts of staff, volunteers, supporting companies and other interest groups. New volunteers are needed and most welcome.

Admission is by gold coin donation, with all proceeds used to purchase plants and equipment. Please do not take flowers or any part of any plant and stay on the paths.

Parking

Plenty of on-site parking is available at the Whangārei Quarry Gardens. 

In 2023, we completed a $800,000 project to upgrade and seal the driveway all the way from Russell Road to the upper car park. The upper car park has been sealed and marked out with 19 car spaces and five bus spaces.

What to expect

• Maps and information are available at the Visitors Centre.
• Refreshments at the cafe at entrance.
• Subtropical and arid gardens.
• Native forest walks (connecting to Coronation Reserve).
• Waterfalls, streams, and a lake.
• Quarry ruins and tunnels.
• A scented Camellia collection.

There may be some known and potential hazards that users should be aware of and avoid.

Known hazards in caves and on Council reserves

Location

37A Russell Road, Kensington, Kensington 0112  View Map

-35.7129988,174.3087144

37A Russell Road, Kensington , Kensington 0112

37A Russell Road, Kensington , Kensington 0112

Whangārei Quarry Gardens