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HomePage Page1 Page2 Page3 Page5 = The Highwic house Garden = = = = = Trees around Highwic are almost as old as the house, including old, once fashionable, pines under planted with clivias. Norfolk pines dominate the croquet lawn and front entrance mature camellias line a pathway down the drive, with ivy and South African bulbs underneath.

The original Victorian garden is still evident as the house and grounds remained in the Buckland family until 1978. An old orchard borders Gillies Ave and Echium pinana stand above the volcanic outcrop forming the North -West corner of the property. Looking from here, the sight of modern new market contrasts completely with the uncluttered view to Rangitoto Island that existed in Alfred Buckland's time.

Most of Highwic is now hidden from public view by mature trees and high hedges. A formal element remains in a hedged, circular garden with narrow curving pathways. Other, formally edged beds contain old fashioned perennials and annuals. Native species include ferns, Nikau, cabbage tree and a large Totara on the edge of the lawn. = =