Northern Arts & Estates
A day of art, heritage and tea in Waikato
Wander through a sculpture-filled arboretum, explore a 19th-century historic homestead and gardens, then relax with award-winning organic tea at New Zealand’s only commercial tea estate. A beautifully balanced day of nature, heritage and calm.
Duration
7–8 hours.
Private return shuttle (shared seats).
Interest points
Sculpture Park at Waitakaruru Arboretum + Woodlands Estate + Zealong Tea Estate
Cost
From $239pp
(group pricing applies)
Includes:
Transport, entry admissions, bespoke tea tasting
Woodlands Estate
Woodlands Estate
Waitakaruru Sculpture Park gardens
Zealong Tea, Hamilton
What’s Included
Private return shuttle (shared seats)
Entry to Sculpture Park (self-guided)
Entry to Woodlands Estate (self-guided)
Bespoke tea tasting at Zealong Tea Estate
Please note: Bring your own-
Lunch or snacks (optional at Woodlands Café or bring your own).
Any premium upgrades (e.g. high tea; ask for availability)
Pricing (min 2 people)
2 adults: $279pp
4 adults: $259pp
6 adults: $239pp
Optional Upgrades
Premium / High Tea at Zealong — available on request.
Itinerary
09:00 Pickup from Hamilton — comfortable shuttle with driver commentary
09:30 Pickup from Cambridge
09:45 Sculpture Park at Waitakaruru Arboretum (2hrs)
Self-guided walk through a 2km trail featuring 100+ sculptures set within a 17.5-ha former quarry turned botanical landscape.
12:15 Woodlands Historic Homestead & Gardens (1 hr 45min)
Explore the Victorian homestead and grounds at your own pace.
Lunch available at the onsite café or bring your own.
2:30 Zealong Tea Estate
Self-guided visit of the gardens and boutique, followed by a bespoke tasting of Zealong’s organic, award-winning teas.
4:00 Return shuttle drop-off to Hamilton
4:30 Drop-off Cambridge
