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Opening Hours

Ayrlies Garden and Wetlands

Monday to Friday 9:00am – 4:00pm.
Saturday by appointment only. Please email garden@ayrlies.co.nz by 3pm Friday beforehand for entry instructions.
Closed Sunday and public holidays.
The garden will be closed for the Christmas and New Year period at 4:00pm on Friday 22nd December 2023 and will reopen at 9:00am on Monday 8th January 2024. If there are pressing circumstances to visit the garden during this period, please email garden@ayrlies.co.nz allowing a generous time for us to respond.

Admission

$20.00 per visitor
Online Payment can be made here.
We prefer online payment. Please show garden staff proof of payment.
In the event of cash, please pay one of the garden staff you will find working in the garden.

We regret no dogs or children under 12 years old can be admitted.

The garden is 6 hectares of rolling terrain, some steep with steps. Unfortunately, it is not at all suitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs.

Groups & Tours

For groups over 10 people, bookings are essential.
Guided tours of approximately 1.5 hours are available on request during weekdays at a cost of $250.

Weddings & Photography

We are able to offer wedding photography within the garden. At the moment we do not allow weddings to be held. If you would like to arrange wedding photography in the garden, please click this link for more information and costs.

Nursery

This is a specialised nursery with near all plants propagated from the Garden. You are welcome to purchase plants, please ask the garden staff. Please note cash purchases only, we are unable to accept credit cards or EFTPOS.

Parking

Please park in the Garden Car Park, 1.5 kilometres on the right down Potts Road. Once parked, enter the Garden through the Lych Gate. Just inside you will find a brochure and a map to enhance your visit.

Location

125 Potts Road, Whitford, Auckland, New Zealand