Whangārei Quarry Gardens is a subtropical oasis created by volunteers in the remnants of a former stone 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.
Entry is by 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.
More information about the gardens can be found on their website:
Whangārei Quarry Gardens (whangareigardens.org.nz)
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 carpark. The upper carpark has been sealed and marked out with 19 car spaces and five bus spaces.
There may be some known and potential hazards that users should be aware of and avoid.
Known hazards in caves and on Council reserves
37A Russell Road, Kensington, Kensington 0112 View Map
37A Russell Road, Kensington , Kensington 0112
Find on-leash dog walks and off-leash areas, and check our online map for dog-access rules across the District:
Where can I take my dog?
See the project page for details