On 9/2/08 10:51, in article , "George.com"
wrote:


"Sacha" wrote in message
. uk...
For his birthday present Ray is being given two tickets to NZ (and back!)
from my son and his wife. We'll probably go in January of next year, even
though his birthday is next month.
I've never been there but Ray went to NZ about 15 or so years ago but by
now
there must be other, or more highly developed, gardens. Has anyone got
any
particular recommendations? We won't be seeing gardens only but
obviously,
those will be a major attraction for us! We intend to drive ourselves,
as
and where the whim takes us but I want to start planning with the aid of
online maps, some of which show specific driving tours. I want, also, to
get him some books appropriate to the gardens of NZ, so again, any
suggestions will be most welcome.

being a local I can recommend some gardens round about my district. The
local Hamilton City Gardens I think are very nice. Me, my wife & mutts walk
there from time to time. Hamilton also has some great river walks, best seen
with dogs in tow. All of the following are open to the public. This one is
free.
http://www.hamiltongardens.co.nz
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Rob, this is absolutely invaluable and I've filed each of the book marks.
Thank you so much for taking the trouble to post all these. We're hoping to
spend at least a month there, taking in both North and South Islands, so
local info and info from those who have visited NZ is of the greatest value
to us.

--
Sacha
http://www.hillhousenursery.co.uk
South Devon
(remove weeds from address)
'We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our
children.'