Welcome to the wonderful world of aromatic, therapeutic botanicals

Leafy Hollow is a three acre garden, gallery and shop located just over an hour from central Auckland in rural Waiuku.

Leafy Hollows Botanicals Garden, Gallery and Shop Opening Times: August 2026

Casual visitors: 16 August 2026, 11:00AM-4:00PM. Other times TBA.

Group visits and workshops: By booking only. Contact us here.

Next Workshop

Creating Beautiful Balms, 12 September 2026. Sign up here.

Any changes to these opening times or workshop dates will be posted here and also on our Leafy Hollow Facebook page. Look out for the Leafy Hollow flag at the top of Duff Road. Drive to the bottom of the road to find us.

Shop

We grow, harvest, distil and use lavender and many other fragrant plants growing around the garden to create our unique range of natural and organic products.
LHB Huoata night repair cream
LHB Huoata night repair cream

Workshops

We run hands-on interactive botanical workshops throughout the year where you create your own botanical soaps, creams, perfumes and more. Places are limited.

Garden

Visit our lush garden, discover plants, and enjoy the beauty of nature just over an hour south of Auckland. Come for a self-guided ramble, or book a group tour.

Birdbox Studio and Gallery

Birdbox Studio and Gallery at Leafy Hollow is curated by Tom Livesey, Pauline's son. Stop in and enjoy an ever-changing selection of art and sculpture.