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Many of the region's garden owners work hard to keep their gardens in top shape for the biennial Bayleys Garden and Artfest event (next held in 2008). There are also public gardens for are a nice day out and about.

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Katikati Bird Gardens & Cafe
Gardens - Tauranga, Bay Of Plenty

Katikati Bird Gardens & Cafe Attractions Bay Of Plenty Gardens Tauranga

A beautiful and extensive park and bird sanctuary near Katikati on the edge of the inner Tauranga harbour, the Katikati Bird Gardens feature a wide range of native and colourful birds.

A beautiful and extensive park and bird sanctuary near Katikati on the edge of the inner Tauranga harbour, the Katikati Bird Gardens feature a wide range of native and colourful birds. Set in delightful gardens of mature trees, lily ponds, wetlands and secret paths. A great gift shop with a bird and garden theme. Cafe serving Italian coffee and light lunches. Golf car tours and accommodation in a romantic cottage. www.birdgardenscottage.co.nz

Great gardens to visit, family day out and place to unwind. www.birdgardens.co.nz

For Bird enthusiasts the gardens are an oasis. Set on the edge of the harbour with a purpose built man made fresh water lake and with natural saline wetlands visitors can get up close and experience a fantastic area of the bird sanctuary.
The wetlands area are home to a number of Kawaupaka (little shags) and ocassionally Kotuku-ngutupapa (Royal Spoonbill), white faced herons nest in the magnolias, paradise shelducks, black swans and Papango(black teal) grace the ponds.
In the more formal areas of the gardens visitors can see Kea ( NZ Mountain Parrot), Kereru (Wood Pigeon), Kakariki ( NZ Parakeet).

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