Pohangina Heights

Pohangina is a beautiful valley in Manawatu and is one of New Zealand’s best kept secrets – its rivers are swimmable and its forests unique and full of birdlife.

At 450 metres above sea level, Pohangina Heights is at the end of a well-cared for gravel road that boasts fantastic views.

The gardens are on the old Linklater family farm. They were lovingly created around the wondrous views and dreamy sunsets as well as the Musterer’s Cottage, built circa 1910.

When the Linklater family sold the farm, their daughter Raewyn purchased this idyllic spot. Raewyn and Kerry Hilliard came home from Wellington on the weekends to plant the garden of their dreams. They propagated and planted, built the barn and Hilliard Cottage and generously provided land for a carpark for users of the DoC track next door.

In 2016 the gardens were renamed Pohangina Heights to reflect the views of the valley below. We aim to create a wonderland that adds to the biodiversity of the area and provides inspiration to others…..a garden is a treasure.

Pohangina Heights has been preloved by other owners to date which all have added their signature improvements but is now owned by hosts Rob & Robyn with the help from Steve and his passion to bring Pohangina Heights to a new level. With Kerry Hilliard’s blessing we have added the home of the Songbird Gardens.

Pohangina Heights home of the Songbird Gardens