Kelmarna Organic City Farm

Established in 1981 as a working model of localised urban organic vegetable and fruit production, Kelmarna Gardens provides opportunities for educational gardening for mental health clients in a tranquil and therapeutic green-space.


The original objectives of organic gardener and project initiator Paul Lagestedt included the growing of food to promote better nutrition, education, employment and beautification of the environment.

The fulfillment of these objectives has maintained and enhanced a healing landscape and has effectively encouraged personal wellness and has strengthened the sense of community.


The garden ecology combines with areas of native tree reforestation and provides space for chickens and cows.

Kelmarna Gardens is located in between Herne Bay and Grey Lynn on Hukanui Crescent, off Kelmarna Avenue.

Kelmarna Avenue runs between Jervois Road (Herne Bay side) and Richmond Road (Grey Lynn Side).

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