Tūpare is a historic homestead and garden in New Plymouth, New Zealand.
Tūpare is operated by the Taranaki Regional Council as a public park and event venue.[1]
Description
Tūpare is an Arts and Crafts homestead that overlooks the Waiwhakaiho River.[2]
History
In 1932, the land of the property was purchased by Russell Matthews and his wife Mary Matthews (née Brodie). Russell had a passion for horticulture and was inspired by English gardens.[2]
Russell spent 12 years building the home to a design from James Chapman-Taylor alongside developing the garden with it.[2]
The garden was one of the four (public) gardens that formed a core of the original garden festival of New Plymouth.[3]
Tūpare is now owned by the Taranaki Regional Council and is open as a public park.[2]
Legacy
The garden has the highest possible rating from the New Zealand Garden Trust and is 'considered a garden of international significance'.[2][4]
It was awarded the 2020 Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Award, one of ten gardens named worldwide.[5]
References
- ^ "Tūpare Gardens". New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 7 November 2012.
- ^ a b c d e Skyes, Caitlyn, ed. (Winter 2024). "House and garden". Heritage New Zealand. No. 173. Heritage New Zealand. p. 7. ISSN 2253-5330.
- ^ "Festival bloomin' lovely for all". Taranaki Daily News. 27 October 2012. Retrieved 7 November 2012.
- ^ "Tūpare". New Zealand Garden Trust. Retrieved 4 December 2024.
- ^ "Stuff". www.stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 4 December 2024.
External links
- Tūpare Official website