Efildoog Garden of Art

A highly regarded garden of international renown. See this beautiful garden and enjoy the art and facilities. All designed with imagination and humour - a series of interconnected outdoor and indoor features combining to a harmonious and breathtaking whole.

EFILDOOG IS A GARDEN OF REGIONAL SIGNIFICANCE

Efil Doog has been independently assessed as a "Garden of Regional Significance" by the New Zealand Garden Trust which aims to foster and promote only the best New Zealand Gardens and Horticulture.
The trust is part of "The Royal New Zealand Institute of Horticulture (Inc). (RNZIH)

Efil Doog is a foundation member of the N.Z.G.T.

Sculpture by Frank Caulier
Fertility Tuti Tukaokao

View rare and unusual trees,shrubs and perennials. Wander the walks. Sit and enjoy the peace and tranquility of picturesque settings in this large and unique garden. Ponder on the large leafed rhododendrons on the riverbank that will grow to 20 metres and eventually become magnificent forest giants.

Akatarawa River

Relax to the whisper of the mountain stream and breathe the clean fresh mountain air

Rhododendron Van Dec

Sculpture at one with nature
Experience and relax in the joy of bird song and the cacophony of abundant frogs.
Reflect on the butterflies, moths and dragon flies flitting over the ponds and plantings.

Contemplate intriguing sculpture placed in settings of rare beauty and floral colour framed within bush clad hills.
Polynesian sculptures are well represented in the garden.

Acquaint yourself with many rare and famous 19th century New Zealand painters and learn about the Pumpkin Cottage painters in the cool light of the purpose built gallery. C.F.Goldie

The Bodgers Hovel

The wood stack
The wood stack

Sculpture at one with nature

Finally and Beware !
Be most vigilant when approaching the mystical forest home of the capricious Aka - Trolls.

Efil Doog is a garden for the young and old, the garden hobbyist or professional plants person and anyone else who loves and admires nature's abounding beauty. Truly, Efil Doog is a garden where wonderful surprises never cease.