Katikati Bird Gardens Cottage in Katikati, Bay of Islands, New Zealand | Weddings | Cottage | Wedding Venue

Katikati Bird Gardens Cottage located in a beautiful and extensive park and bird sanctuary on the edge of the inner Tauranga harbour in Katikati in Northland, New Zealand.

The Bird Gardens feature a wide range of native and colourful birds. Set in delightful gardens of mature trees, lily ponds, wetlands and secret paths. Art Gallery featuring local artists. Cafe serving Illy Coffee and lunches. Golf car tours and accommodation in a romantic Cottage. A great family day out and place to unwind.

Katikati Bird Gardens Cottage in Katikati, Northland:

Completely refurbished in 2006, the Katikati Bird Gardens Cottage is self contained with one bedroom. It has been finished to a high standard with it's own private and sunny terrace overlooking the gardens. French doors open off each room and the bedroom floor to ceiling bi-folds can be opened out to give a single studio space. The Cottage has a warm contemporary feel to it with a large luxury bathroom complete with power shower, natural polished native timber floors and sisal/wool blend rugs. Stylish furnishings and fixtures, sumptuous curtains, a real gas fire to keep you snug, fluffy towels and pure Irish linen sheets. Simple quality. Indulgence for two.

The Gardens'

The gardens were originally landscaped in 1976. The planting was planned for year round interest with a large number of camelias and magnolias providing spectacular winter blooms. A large number of ponds provide a haven for the bird life but also contain water lillies and fountains. There are several themed areas including the conifer gardens, silver gardens, azalea, and a rose garden. There is no shortage of mature trees including oak and elm, gums and conifer, birch and maple and of course the lovely golden willows. Winter 2006 will see new plantings of Red Maple, Liquid Amber, Black Alder, River Birch, Pond Cypress, Pin Oak and Red Wood.

Weddings in Katikati, Northland:

The gardens are available for Weddings. These can be arranged on the 'Wedding Lawn' set amongst the conifer gardens overlooking Tauranga harbour with limo access. Marque hire can be arranged if required and external catering is welcome. With exclusive use of the Wedding lawn, wedding guests are free to wander the gardens, visit the cafe or visit the Art gallery before and after the ceremony.