Experience the beautifully restored garden and Chapman-Taylor home at Tupare. Sculptured from a hillside overlooking the Waiwhakaiho River, this is THE premier landscaped garden. Sense the prestige, lifestyle and stories of the property's original developer, the prominent businessman Sir Russell Matthews, and his family and the people who surrounded them...

Take in the stunning grounds, marvel at James Chapman-Taylor's architectural magic, enjoy a relaxed picnic with friends, or experience a superbly hosted corporate event or wedding in the house.

Russell Matthews had a strong vision, a sense of style, a good eye for landscaping and the skills and wherewithal for major construction. He enjoyed fashionable plants and liked to be first to acquire them, often buying two or three at a time because of the status they afforded the garden. His vision lives on at this grand property.

Tupare is owned and managed by the Taranaki Regional Council on behalf of the people of the region. It is open every day and entry is free.