Driving Creek Heritage Nursery
Driving Creek Heritage Nursery sits adjacent to the famous mountain railway in the historic Driving Creek Valley, Coromandel Town. Once surrounded by vast Kauri forests, the trees were felled and floated down to the Coromandel harbour in the rushing waters from the driving dams – hence the area’s name. British naval ships were loading tall young Kauri for masts and spars barely 26 years after Captain Cook first visited in 1769 and over the next 100 years the Coromandel forest was reduced to 2.5% of it’s original size.
In 1852 gold was discovered less than 500 metres from the nursery, again resulting in massive land degradation, followed thereafter by farming to complete the destructive trifecta. Constant erosion has filled the harbour with silt that once averaged 15 feet of clear water.
The nursery was begun as a direct positive response to these waves of devastating exploitation and to provide locally sourced and grown seedlings to assist in the re-growth of the local area. This motivation has never changed and over time we have repeatedly sourced seed from the best of the remaining giants and local groves to conserve the genetic lines to the past. Apart from our native tree and garden collections we also carry a range of fruiting sub-tropicals best suited to our local climate.
A selection of plants are available on a retail stall at the front of the nursery, operated by an honesty box. If you require any assistance please feel free to contact the Nursery and a staff member will arrange to meet with you to provide expert advise at the Nursery or at your home. Staff at the nursery are also available for planting advice or layout services and offer wholesale pricing for bulk orders.
Please contact Willie Lochore (m: 0212063113) or Sarni Hart (m: 021813722) for an appointment. Alternatively you may leave a message with Coromandel Adventures on 07 8667014 or email us on info@heritagenursery.co.nz.
In 1852 gold was discovered less than 500 metres from the nursery, again resulting in massive land degradation, followed thereafter by farming to complete the destructive trifecta. Constant erosion has filled the harbour with silt that once averaged 15 feet of clear water.
The nursery was begun as a direct positive response to these waves of devastating exploitation and to provide locally sourced and grown seedlings to assist in the re-growth of the local area. This motivation has never changed and over time we have repeatedly sourced seed from the best of the remaining giants and local groves to conserve the genetic lines to the past. Apart from our native tree and garden collections we also carry a range of fruiting sub-tropicals best suited to our local climate.
A selection of plants are available on a retail stall at the front of the nursery, operated by an honesty box. If you require any assistance please feel free to contact the Nursery and a staff member will arrange to meet with you to provide expert advise at the Nursery or at your home. Staff at the nursery are also available for planting advice or layout services and offer wholesale pricing for bulk orders.
Please contact Willie Lochore (m: 0212063113) or Sarni Hart (m: 021813722) for an appointment. Alternatively you may leave a message with Coromandel Adventures on 07 8667014 or email us on info@heritagenursery.co.nz.
Waitati Gardens
› Awarded “Garden of Distinction”, National Garden Register by Canterbury Horticultural Society
› Awarded "Garden of Significance", New Zealand Gardens Trust
Stroll down the fragrant walkways that lead through tranquil gardens of rare and unusual trees, shrubs and perennials.....pass under a canopy of native trees, by the Vireya Rhododendron glade down to water pools accompanied by the bird song of native tuis and bell birds. Linger to enjoy your picnic in an inspiring garden where many visitors return year after year.
Waitati Gardens provides a memorable backdrop for painters and photographers.
Open hours:
September through May- Dawn ‘til dusk June through August- by appointment
Admission:
Adults $7, Children under 12 free. Group tours welcome, discounts apply.
Mary Pat Hogan and Larry Knorr
485 Buffalo Rd, Coromandel Town. New Zealand
Mobile Phone: 0274 841 736 Phone/ fax: (07) 866 8659 email: waitatigardens@xtra.co.nz
› Awarded "Garden of Significance", New Zealand Gardens Trust
Stroll down the fragrant walkways that lead through tranquil gardens of rare and unusual trees, shrubs and perennials.....pass under a canopy of native trees, by the Vireya Rhododendron glade down to water pools accompanied by the bird song of native tuis and bell birds. Linger to enjoy your picnic in an inspiring garden where many visitors return year after year.
Waitati Gardens provides a memorable backdrop for painters and photographers.
Open hours:
September through May- Dawn ‘til dusk June through August- by appointment
Admission:
Adults $7, Children under 12 free. Group tours welcome, discounts apply.
Mary Pat Hogan and Larry Knorr
485 Buffalo Rd, Coromandel Town. New Zealand
Mobile Phone: 0274 841 736 Phone/ fax: (07) 866 8659 email: waitatigardens@xtra.co.nz
Moehau Environmental Group
Moehau Environment Group is a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to the protection and enhancement of the natural environment of the Northern Coromandel Peninsula. Our mission is to achieve a standard that would allow the re-introduction and recovery of endangered species. North Island Robins have been relocated to Moehau in 2009, Kokako may be next.
We have a predominantly landowner membership (current membership is 120+).
OBJECTIVES :-To work for the protection of the natural environment of the Northern Coromandel Peninsula, and in particular the well being of the lands, the waters, and the plant, animal and human populations of the area.
To engage in education on environmental and related issues, particularly but not exclusively those issues concerning the Northern Coromandel Peninsula. To support careful planning for the well being of the lands, the waters, and the plant, animal and human populations of this area. To engage in projects for natural habitat enhancement, pest control and any other activities to further these objects; and To educate; empower and enable members and non-members alike to protect and enhance their natural environment for its own sake and for the health, well being and happiness of all who reside in it.Pick up your copy of Megaphone @ the I-SITE.
http://www.meg.org.nz/
We have a predominantly landowner membership (current membership is 120+).
OBJECTIVES :-To work for the protection of the natural environment of the Northern Coromandel Peninsula, and in particular the well being of the lands, the waters, and the plant, animal and human populations of the area.
To engage in education on environmental and related issues, particularly but not exclusively those issues concerning the Northern Coromandel Peninsula. To support careful planning for the well being of the lands, the waters, and the plant, animal and human populations of this area. To engage in projects for natural habitat enhancement, pest control and any other activities to further these objects; and To educate; empower and enable members and non-members alike to protect and enhance their natural environment for its own sake and for the health, well being and happiness of all who reside in it.Pick up your copy of Megaphone @ the I-SITE.
http://www.meg.org.nz/
