Land of the Lotus
Watergardens & Banana Park
304 Mangakahia Rd Maungatapere, Whangarei
Tropical plants, fruit & lotus
- Welcome to Land of the Lotus Watergardens & Banana Park -
Located just 15 minutes from central Whangarei, Land of the Lotus has bananas for sale (plants and fruit), pineapples, other tropical fruit plants and lotus
Growers with passion
Welcome!
Welcome to our tropical fruit and flower paradise which we enjoy sharing with anyone who has similar interests! You are welcome to visit our boutique banana plantation, pineapple garden and large collection of lotus and waterlilies and other subtropicals. There are plenty of plants to buy and a well stocked gift shop; we have in-season fruit and of course rocks for sale! We're open 9am - 4pm Friday, Saturday, Sunday and public holidays - other times by arrangement so do call first - call 021 222 5685 (021 222 LOTL).
Some of the things you'll see
- Around the garden -
Kids' playground
Let the kids check out the playground while you visit!
Tranquil places to reflect
Plenty of spots around the garden to rest and relax in the shade!
Musa Zebrina banana
A special ornamental banana with dark blood-red splashes on the leaves
Pink lotus and seed pod
Lotus season never disappoints - here you have a bud with all its promise, beside the developing seed pod.
Make friends with a rock
If we can lift it with the digger, you can even take one home! Plenty of ancient and beautiful specimens to choose from.
Waterlilies
You can see and buy hardy waterlilies in many different colours, and tropical waterlilies as well, including blue tropicals aka 'Blue Lotus'