In May 2004, a very special slice of New Zealand was on display in the UK. It was the 200th anniversary of the London's Chelsea Flower Show, which is considered by many to be the Olympics of the gardening world.
The '100% Pure New Zealand Ora - Garden of Well-Being' mesmerised visitors with steaming silica terraces, living artworks sculpted from tree ferns and a hot mineral pool. It showcased a slice of Central North Island bush with silica terraces inspired by Orakei Korako Cave and Thermal Park, as well as original artwork by acclaimed Maori artist Lyonel Grant and technical input from the academy-award-winning WETA Workshops.
