Glenfalloch Woodland Garden 430 Portobello Road, Dunedin   Upcoming Events July School Holidays - 11-17 July 12-3pm, Free Entry Gnaughty Gnome Hunt at Glenfalloch. more>> July School Holidays - 12 July 10am-3pm Cadbury Chocolate Carnival Peninsula Day. more>> Opening of Dunedin Rhododendron Festival Week 'Art in the Garden' Sun 18 Oct 2009 more>> Glenfalloch Woodland Garden where nature reigns supreme Glenfalloch Woodland Garden, Gaelic for ‘hidden valley’ is an historical garden, established from 1871 – tranquil, beautiful, much loved and classified as a Garden of National Significance by the NZ Gardens Trust. Enjoy the peace and tranquillity and the panoramic harbour views; listen to the ripple of Russell Creek and the harmony of a native birdlife symphony. Walk among the rhododendrons, azaleas, magnolias, fuchsias and a profusion of other flower species which integrate with native ferns, exotic imports and indigenous New Zealand trees. Meet a 1000 year old Matai Tree and admire our stunning autumn colours. Located on the Otago Peninsula, Glenfalloch Woodland Garden is only a 15 minute scenic drive from Dunedin City. Glenfalloch enjoys a microclimate that extends the seasons and nurtures growth. Take time to enjoy the garden, dine at our cafe and visit our artists in residence
Glenfalloch Woodland Garden Open Daily
Garden Entrance Adult $5.00 (only) Child  Free       Garden Entrance and Guided Tour (minimum of 10 pax)   Guided Tours There are walking tracks throughout our 30 acres of woodland garden that you can enjoy at your own pace. You can also take a guided tour with our professional staff, whose knowledge and hands-on experience add an invaluable dimension to the experience. Guided tours are available between 9am and 4pm by arrangement.  Guided Garden Tour and Morning or Afternoon Tea Options Available Special Rates Apply please contact 476 1775 or email (minimum 15 pax) Devonshire style Morning or Afternoon tea including tea / coffee and our Chefs famous freshly baked scones and picklets served with berry jam and fresh whipped cream.
Children Bouncing Off Your Walls?
Let them come and expend some of that extra energy at Glenfalloch Gardens. Springfree NZ have loaned us a trampoline which we have situated near the rose garden. Parents can come and enjoy a relaxing break, wander in the gardens, enjoy some Christmas shopping from our resident artists and have a quiet wine at the café while their children have a bouncing good time!
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• Glenfalloch has been assessed as an NZGT "Garden of National Significance"
“The assessors were unanimous that this historic garden had regained its former status as one of the leading gardens in New Zealand and is now a Garden of National Significance” The Glenfalloch Garden has been critically evaluated by two professional assessors from the New Zealand Garden Trust. The assessors consider a range of factors before determining the final outcome. These areas include: landscape and design, plant material and use, maintenance, safety and overall impression. The 'pass mark' has been set very high for these gardens, so the visitor should be in no doubt of their quality.  "We believe that a Garden of Significance is up with the best in the world, and is a garden not to be missed if you get the opportunity."
Artists in Residence - Opening 16th May - 11am-2pm
Thelma Emslie - Multi medium artist Catrina Holgate - Jewellery Angela Salmon - Silk painting & Cards Lorna Hayward - Original knitware Colin Emslie - Wild Life Photography Mollie Black - Embroidery bags You can find these artists in a building near the homestead. Come visit and view them creating their artworks. Support our local artists and make this a “must stop” for your gift buying. Wonderful jewellery, great art, paintings, gift cards, decoupage, woollens….visit now! Opening 11am-2pm daily through to September 2009
Potter’s Cottage
Hours: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (10am -3.30pm) Weekends (1-4 pm, weekend hours over the winter can be variable) You can also visit the Potter’s Cottage where the resident Potter, Jodie Austen, works weekdays between 10am – 4pm. If you are interested in learning more about pottery there are adult and children’s classes held regularly. The works of nine potters, all with very different styles, are on display and for sale in the gallery.
Glenfalloch Woodland Garden is operated by the Otago Peninsula Trust, a charitable organisation committed to the promotion and preservation of the Otago Peninsula. Proceeds from tours contribute to ecology enhancement and protection.