The Giants House has been awarded for its recognition as a Garden of International Significance since 2018, and National Significance since 2012. It has also been recognized as a must-see in Akaroa on Tripadvisors for many years.
Josie is a qualified Horticulturist and Fellow of The Royal New Zealand Institute of Horticulture, a painter, sculptor and ceramicist . Josie’s work is firmly optimistic and ultimately, derived from the observation of the world around her. Known as a Read More ...
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What to expect ? Surprises everywhere in this glorious garden – mosaiced steps, an extraordinary sculptural wall mosaic, welded steel sculptures and other creations. Colourful gardens of roses vegetables, citrus, flowers. There is a flat area of gardens around the Read More ...
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The Giants House has become a part of Akaroa’s folklore, earning its name when a small child, gazing up at the imposing home from the valley below, declared it must belong to a giant, since it was so big.
Visit our unique mosaic garden – filled with colourful sculptures, exuberant, romantic, fun and full of surprises.
Open everyday except December 25th
11 am -4 pm from 1 st October to end April
11 am -3 pm. from 1 st May to 30 th September
Garden & Gallery visit : No booking required – All prices include GST
$35 per adult
$20 per child (2-15 years of age)
Family & Concession :
Students with ID : $32.50
Senior (with NZ Gold Card ID) $32.50
Don’t miss out on our cafe “the Artist’s Palate” during your visit for snacks, lunches, and afternoon tea !
Planning a group visit ?
The Giants House
68 Rue Balguerie
Akaroa 7520
+64 3 304 7501
thegiantshousenz@gmail.com
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