Garden tour fundraiser for Pukaha's wildlife

After the success of the 2012 Wairarapa Garden tour, Pukaha Mount Bruce says it will hold another Wairarapa Garden Tour this year to raise funds to keep Pukaha's wildlife safe.

This year the two-day event will be held on the November 9 and 10, featuring gardens in and around Masterton and the wider Wairarapa.

Marketing consultant Jo Parker said the garden tour is a unique opportunity to explore some of the most beautiful gardens of the Wairarapa, most of which are not open to view.

"There will be everything from grand, well-established gardens to smaller town gardens.

"You will be sure to find plenty of great ideas for your own garden - not to mention a fantastic day out and about in the beautiful Wairarapa."

She said some gardens are relatively new with their own lake and native trees right through to very unique gardens with sculptural features.

Many of the owners will be available during the day to tell the story of how their garden came to be.

A few of last year's favourite gardens will be included again this year, but most of the gardens will be new to the programme, said Ms Parker.

"The garden tour is definitely a must for anyone who loves gardens, loves day trips or just loves getting out and about. Plus, all funds raised go towards supporting Pukaha's Mount Bruce's wonderful wildlife."

The ticket price is $45 per person, with discounts for large groups.

For more information see wairarapagardentour.co.nz.