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Kōrero: Northland region

Whangārei Quarry Gardens

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Whangārei Quarry Gardens

The Whangārei Quarry Gardens contain subtropical plants that would struggle to grow in most other parts of New Zealand. Species such as this cycad flourish, thanks to the mild climate and ample rainfall.

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Te Ara – The Encyclopedia of New Zealand

by Shirley Williams

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Claudia Orange, Northland region – Natural environment, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/mi/photograph/7516/whangarei-quarry-gardens (accessed 4 June 2026).

He kōrero nā Claudia Orange, i tāngia i te 2 March 2009, updated 1 May 2015.