Ōakura, Ōkato, and Warea

15. Goodin Country Garden

158 Mirikau Rd, Warea, 4381

Chris & Steak Goodin

Set amidst old coastal lahars, large volcanic rocks lend drama to this country garden. Spacious lawns spread out from the family home—the central anchor of the property. Mature trees are surrounded by lush plantings of clivia, roses and rhododendrons. Chris and Steak’s daughter, Nicci Goodin, is a prominent New Plymouth florist and much of the planting is with her creativity in mind. This year, local artist Fay Looney’s Hydrangea Works will be on display throughout the garden, and photographer John Crawford will be exhibiting in the house with Horses Helping Humans as his subject. There is plenty of room for a picnic, take some time out to relax and enjoy a Devonshire Tea.

EVENT: Horses Helping Humans demonstrations (see page 55)

Open 9am–5pm, admission 1 ticket

P 06 752 8160 / 027 471 9744 E jgoodin@farmside.co.nz

ŌAKURA

This thriving beachside community, just 14km west of New Plymouth, is a hive of activity all year round.

ŌKATO

This small coastal town is positioned along the well-known Surf Highway 45, which boasts some of the best surf breaks in Aotearoa.

WAREA

Warea is a small settlement 35km south-west of New Plymouth and is home to world-class surf break Stent Road.